October 10, 2024 at 10:22AM A researcher discovered nearly 32 million records from Trackman users exposed in an unsecured database, risking data breaches and cyberattacks. Trackman, used by pro golfers and leagues, quickly secured the database but failed to notify affected users of the exposure. Sensitive information could facilitate phishing and other cybercrimes. ### Meeting … Read more
September 30, 2024 at 08:08AM The Data Protection Commission in Ireland has fined Meta Platforms Ireland Limited €91 million ($100 million) for storing hundreds of millions of users’ passwords in plaintext, a major violation of data protection regulations. Based on the meeting notes, the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland has imposed a fine of … Read more
September 30, 2024 at 02:54AM The Irish Data Protection Commission fined Meta €91 million for a security lapse, violating GDPR. Meta stored users’ passwords in plaintext, leading to exposure and potential abuse. The incident affected Facebook and Instagram passwords, prompting prompt DPC notification and technical measures. Meta took immediate action and proactively informed the DPC. … Read more
September 20, 2024 at 01:30PM LinkedIn allegedly used user data to train its AI models without informing users. After criticism, the company updated its privacy policy, confirming the automatic collection of user data for AI training. This sparked concerns over privacy and consent, especially regarding data use for AI model training. LinkedIn’s practices have faced … Read more
September 19, 2024 at 01:22PM The FTC staff report reveals widespread user surveillance by social media and video streaming companies, with insufficient privacy protections for children and teens. The findings, based on a 2019-2020 investigation, raise concerns about data retention, sharing practices, and targeted advertising. The report urges Congress to pass comprehensive federal privacy legislation … Read more
August 13, 2024 at 04:52PM Google’s new AI assistant, Gemini, prioritizes privacy by using end-to-end protection for data in transit and keeping sensitive data on the device. It can handle tasks both on-device and in the cloud, ensuring privacy and data security. Google emphasizes user control and privacy technologies, with a detailed white paper forthcoming. … Read more
July 23, 2024 at 11:15AM Google announced it will delay phasing out third-party cookies from its Chrome browser until April 2025. The company is working on a new approach to provide users with informed choices about web tracking. The Privacy Sandbox initiative, in development for four years, aims to support a competitive landscape for publishers … Read more
July 22, 2024 at 03:14PM Security researchers from Belgium found that numerous dating apps may compromise users’ privacy by leaking sensitive data and even their exact location. All 15 apps analyzed had vulnerabilities that could be exploited to obtain sensitive user information. Additionally, trilateration techniques were used to pinpoint users’ precise locations, posing potential physical … Read more
June 10, 2024 at 06:13PM Microsoft introduced the “Recall” AI feature for Copilot+ PCs, prompting concerns about potential data theft. In response, Microsoft added new security measures: Recall will now be turned off by default, users need Windows Hello enrollment, and Recall data will be encrypted. However, experts doubt these changes will fully safeguard sensitive … Read more
June 6, 2024 at 04:18AM Google will store Maps Timeline data locally on users’ devices starting December 1, 2024, instead of on their Google account. This change follows Google’s announcement in December 2023 to reduce the auto-delete control for Location History to three months by default. The updates are gradually rolling out to all users … Read more