November 12, 2024 at 05:07AM A coordinated IP spoofing attack targeted the Tor network by conducting port scans to get relays added to blocklists, aiming to disrupt its functionality. This incident highlights ongoing security threats faced by the network. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Incident Overview**: There was a coordinated IP spoofing attack aimed at disrupting the … Read more
October 14, 2024 at 09:15AM Tor browser version 13.5.7 is being released to address a zero-day vulnerability that was recently exploited, highlighting security concerns for Tor users related to Firefox. The update aims to enhance protection against such threats. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Tor Browser Update**: Version 13.5.7 of the Tor browser is being rolled out. … Read more
October 9, 2024 at 09:42AM Discord has been blocked in Russia and Turkey due to illegal activities linked to the platform, impacting legitimate users. Russian authorities cited violations of national legislation, while Turkey’s blockage stemmed from content related to child abuse. Users can temporarily bypass the ban using VPNs, though effectiveness varies and legal risks … Read more
September 19, 2024 at 05:57PM The FTC reveals a deep-rooted issue of data harvesting and inadequate protection by major social media and video streaming companies, endangering privacy and freedoms. The companies collect and retain user data with subpar protection, pose potential harms with AI models, and fail to adequately protect teenagers’ data. The report urges … Read more
September 18, 2024 at 05:19AM Google is introducing new features in Chrome for enhanced data control and protection. Updates include an improved Safety Check, easier opting out of website notifications, and granting one-time permissions. Safety Check will now automatically run in the background and notify users of security issues and potentially unwanted notifications. Users can … Read more
September 12, 2024 at 01:30PM Google announces new Chrome features aimed at enhancing users’ online security and data control. Upgraded Safety Check provides automatic proactive protection, notifications for security issues, and management of notification permissions. Users can also opt out of unwanted website notifications and have additional data control when visiting websites. These updates offer … Read more
September 9, 2024 at 09:51AM A pro-democracy NGO in Russia, the Free Russia Foundation, suspects Kremlin-linked group COLDRIVER behind a recent hack that leaked files. Citizen Lab’s report highlighted personalized phishing attacks on non-profits in Russia and Belarus, suggesting COLDRIVER’s involvement. The attacks aim to steal sensitive information and may lead to repression of pro-democracy … Read more
August 29, 2024 at 01:39AM French prosecutors have charged CEO Pavel Durov with criminal activity on the messaging platform Telegram. He is accused of facilitating child sexual abuse materials, organized crime, illicit transactions, drug trafficking, and fraud. Durov has been released on a €5 million bail but is under investigation and prohibited from leaving the … Read more
August 3, 2024 at 06:18AM The U.S. Department of Justice and FTC filed a lawsuit against TikTok for allegedly violating children’s privacy laws, claiming the platform collected children’s data without parental consent. The suit accused TikTok of illegally retaining personal information from children, enabling targeted advertising, and allowing interaction with adult content. The platform faced … Read more
August 2, 2024 at 12:24PM DuckDuckGo, a privacy-focused search engine, has been blocked in Indonesia due to reported complaints about pornographic and online gambling content in its search results. Based on the meeting notes, the clear takeaway is that the privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo has been blocked in Indonesia by the government due to concerns … Read more