October 15, 2024 at 02:03PM Apple has released an update for macOS Sonoma 14.6 addressing multiple vulnerabilities, including issues related to privacy breaches, unauthorized data access, and potential app crashes. The update improves security through enhanced checks, memory handling, and input validation to mitigate risks associated with malicious applications and crafted files. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more
October 13, 2024 at 02:30PM Apple’s macOS Sequoia 15, releasing on September 16, 2024, addresses multiple vulnerabilities through improved permissions, memory handling, and data redaction. Updates are available for various Mac models, enhancing user data security by minimizing unauthorized access and modifications, thereby reducing potential privacy risks for sensitive information. ### Meeting Takeaways **Release Overview:** … Read more
September 23, 2024 at 10:19AM Google is developing a new API using machine learning models to provide real-time language translation for inputted text and web pages in Chrome. The feature aims to improve translation functionality and reduce resource consumption. It may raise privacy concerns related to user identification and data leaks, but potential mitigations have … Read more
July 31, 2024 at 03:09PM Two US senators have urged the US Federal Trade Commission to investigate automakers’ sharing of driver data without consent, citing issues with data privacy and deceptive terms of service in smart cars. The letter emphasizes the potential security risks of connected vehicles and the lack of comprehensive data privacy regulations … Read more
May 4, 2024 at 02:03PM Dating apps harvest excessive personal data from users, with poor privacy protection. Mozilla’s research flagged 22 out of 25 popular dating apps for privacy concerns. This includes gathering sensitive information like HIV status, and sharing user data for advertising. Many apps also plan to integrate AI, raising further privacy issues. … Read more