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
April 3, 2024 at 08:11AM Google is addressing cookie theft by developing Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) to tie authentication data to a specific device, making stolen cookies useless. DBSC creates public/private key pairs and associates sessions with the public key, preventing correlation between keys from different sessions to protect privacy. Google expects to support … 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 15, 2024 at 06:57AM France’s government unemployment agency, France Travail, experienced a cyberattack resulting in the theft of personal information, potentially impacting as many as 43 million people. The compromised data includes job seekers’ personal details, and affected individuals are being alerted to potential cybercriminal activity. Past breaches and recent cyberattacks on other government … 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 12:11PM France Travail, a French government department, reported a massive data breach compromising personal information of up to 43 million citizens. The stolen data includes names, social security numbers, and contact details, posing a risk of identity theft. An investigation is underway, and citizens are advised to remain vigilant against potential … Read more
February 29, 2024 at 04:46PM Troutman Pepper has established the Incidents + Investigations Team to address the increasing demand for legal services related to data breaches and cybersecurity incidents. The team provides 24/7 support and expertise in regulated industries, emphasizing effective communication and comprehensive assistance through all stages of incident response. The firm offers a … Read more
February 28, 2024 at 03:56PM President Biden signed an executive order to ban bulk sale and transfer of Americans’ private data to countries such as China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and Venezuela. The Justice Department will block countries posing threats from accessing sensitive personal data, and new regulations aim to restrict risky data transactions. … Read more
February 20, 2024 at 02:15PM Signal has launched a beta rollout offering custom usernames to enhance privacy and communication. Users can create usernames to connect with others, without revealing their phone numbers. The feature allows for greater control over privacy settings and facilitates quick chat initiation through unique links or QR codes. This update aims … Read more
February 19, 2024 at 08:51AM Meta Platforms curtailed malicious activity from firms in Italy, Spain, and the U.A.E. operating in surveillance-for-hire. Spyware targeted iOS, Android, and Windows devices, collecting device info, media, and enabling camera and microphone. Accounts in Italy and Spain were involved in social engineering. Meta also acted on coordinated inauthentic behavior from … Read more