June 11, 2024 at 06:45AM Apple has introduced Private Cloud Compute (PCC), a secure cloud intelligence system for processing AI tasks while preserving privacy. This coincides with the release of new generative AI features called Apple Intelligence. Both on-device features and those using PCC promise privacy protections, with a focus on data security and user … Read more
March 15, 2024 at 04:45AM Google has introduced an enhanced version of Safe Browsing, offering real-time, privacy-preserving URL protection to prevent users from visiting potentially harmful sites. By shifting to server-side checks, Google aims to improve the detection of phishing attempts and protect user privacy. The new approach involves obfuscating URLs and using encrypted hash … Read more
March 14, 2024 at 02:06PM Google has upgraded Safe Browsing in Chrome for desktop, iOS, and soon Android, providing real-time protection against risky websites without sharing browsing history with Google. The enhanced service uses real-time URL lookups and machine learning, while the Standard version now supports privacy-preserving real-time data lookup. It employs a technical enhancement … Read more
March 14, 2024 at 12:09PM Google has enhanced Safe Browsing in Chrome, providing real-time protection by checking sites against a server-side list of bad domains, aiming to block 25% more phishing attempts. This server-side approach ensures timely updates and efficient storage, improving user privacy. The update is rolling out to Chrome users on desktop and … Read more