April 24, 2024 at 10:39AM Google’s original plan to eliminate third-party cookies in Chrome by the end of 2024 is delayed to 2025 due to regulatory concerns and feedback. The company aims to implement its Privacy Sandbox initiative to phase out cookies and reduce tracking while keeping content free. Some in the ad industry have … Read more
April 24, 2024 at 03:41AM A security firm has found that at least 18 public-sector websites in the UK and US are sending visitor data to various advertising brokers, including a Chinese company with past privacy controversies. The report raises concerns about compliance with ad rules and online privacy, especially as .gov websites are not … Read more
April 22, 2024 at 07:19AM UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) draft report reveals privacy gaps in Google’s Privacy Sandbox, potentially allowing online tracking. Critics express doubts about the promised privacy benefits, raising concerns over its impact on ad industry competition. Regulators and industry observers question the viability of the technology, impacting Google’s plan to drop … Read more
April 12, 2024 at 11:06AM Roku disclosed two separate incidents of account breaches in March, with approximately 576,000 accounts compromised in the latest attack. Threat actors utilized stolen login information from other platforms to execute credential stuffing attacks. While some accounts were used for unauthorized purchases, Roku confirmed no sensitive information was accessed. Additionally, the … Read more
April 6, 2024 at 08:36AM A recent legal settlement highlighted concerns over Google Chrome’s Incognito mode, aiming to improve user privacy. Using private browsing mode gives a fresh start, erasing browsing history and cookies. However, it doesn’t hide IP address, prevent ISP logging, or fully protect against tracking. VPNs and privacy-focused search engines offer additional … Read more
March 27, 2024 at 05:33PM A study conducted by Censuswide and Ghostery revealed that over half of Americans, including a majority of experienced advertisers, programmers, and cybersecurity professionals, use ad blocking software. This is largely driven by concerns about privacy and website loading speed. The report also highlights the public’s limited awareness of third-party data … Read more
March 22, 2024 at 09:28AM The Kenyan government is examining the beleaguered social media platform for potential cybersecurity and data privacy issues. It appears that the beleaguered social media platform is now under scrutiny by the Kenyan government regarding cybersecurity and data privacy. Full Article
March 10, 2024 at 06:19PM YouTube has stopped showing recommended videos for users not logged into a Google account or in Incognito mode. This change has sparked concerns about users feeling pressured to always be signed in. The simple YouTube homepage now lacks video suggestions or tips on what to watch, prompting speculations that this … Read more
March 5, 2024 at 11:27AM Audio and video calling features initially for X Premium users on Elon Musk’s Twitter are now available to all users, but concerns about IP exposure have emerged. Enabling the features could potentially expose users to trolls and make tracking easier. Enhanced call privacy is disabled by default, and users are … Read more
January 26, 2024 at 05:12PM Senator Ron Wyden released documents revealing that the NSA purchases Americans’ internet records, prompting a call for intelligence agencies to cease buying unlawfully obtained personal data from data brokers. Wyden emphasized the need for legal and ethical data practices, highlighting the potential privacy violations and the lack of informed consent … Read more