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fromCSO Online
1 week ago

Chrome extension privacy promises undone by hardcoded secrets, leaky HTTP

Chrome extensions can leak sensitive information through unguarded HTTP transmissions and hardcoded credentials, posing serious risks to users.
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fromZDNET
1 week ago

Apple, Google, and Microsoft offer free password managers - but should you use them?

Platform-based password managers like iCloud Keychain, Google Password Manager, and Microsoft Edge provide efficient tools for non-technical users.
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fromCSO Online
1 week ago

Chrome extension privacy promises undone by hardcoded secrets, leaky HTTP

Chrome extensions can leak sensitive information through unguarded HTTP transmissions and hardcoded credentials, posing serious risks to users.
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fromZDNET
1 week ago

Apple, Google, and Microsoft offer free password managers - but should you use them?

Platform-based password managers like iCloud Keychain, Google Password Manager, and Microsoft Edge provide efficient tools for non-technical users.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 day ago

Strategies for Resisting Tech-Enabled Violence Facing Transgender People

Most school-issued devices are root-kitted with surveillance spyware known as student-monitoring software. This poses significant risks to marginalized children, particularly LGBTQ+ students.
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#privacy
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fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

WhatsApp seeks to join Apple in legal challenge against Home Office encryption orders | Computer Weekly

WhatsApp supports Apple's challenge against a UK order that threatens user privacy and security in encrypted communications.
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fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Government using national security as 'smokescreen' in Apple encryption row | Computer Weekly

The government may misuse 'national security' to withhold information on technical capability notices issued to tech companies.
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fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

Researcher Found Flaw to Discover Phone Numbers Linked to Any Google Account

Google fixed a vulnerability that allowed brute-forcing of account recovery phone numbers, compromising user privacy and security.
fromThe Verge
1 week ago
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Apple's updated parental controls will require kids to get permission to text new numbers

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fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

WhatsApp seeks to join Apple in legal challenge against Home Office encryption orders | Computer Weekly

WhatsApp supports Apple's challenge against a UK order that threatens user privacy and security in encrypted communications.
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fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Government using national security as 'smokescreen' in Apple encryption row | Computer Weekly

The government may misuse 'national security' to withhold information on technical capability notices issued to tech companies.
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fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

Researcher Found Flaw to Discover Phone Numbers Linked to Any Google Account

Google fixed a vulnerability that allowed brute-forcing of account recovery phone numbers, compromising user privacy and security.
fromThe Verge
1 week ago
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Apple's updated parental controls will require kids to get permission to text new numbers

#security
fromZDNET
2 days ago
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Got a new password manager? Don't leave your old logins exposed in the cloud - do this next

fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
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Facebook will soon roll out support for passkeys on Android and iOS | TechCrunch

fromZDNET
2 days ago
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Got a new password manager? Don't leave your old logins exposed in the cloud - do this next

fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
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Facebook will soon roll out support for passkeys on Android and iOS | TechCrunch

#journalism
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

In a dangerous era for journalism a powerful new tool to help protect sources

The Guardian's Secure Messaging tool enhances the protection of journalistic sources, aiding whistleblowers in confidential information sharing.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

In a dangerous era for journalism a powerful new tool to help protect sources

The Guardian's Secure Messaging tool enhances the protection of journalistic sources, aiding whistleblowers in confidential information sharing.
#data-privacy
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fromUNILAD Tech
1 week ago

How to uncover exactly how much information Google really knows about you as shocking tracking is revealed

Google collects vast amounts of data from user interactions across its platforms, influencing personalized experiences and ad targeting.
fromFast Company
2 days ago
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How AI tools collect your data across devices-and how to be selective about what you share

fromHackernoon
2 years ago
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Implementing Zero-Knowledge Proofs for Anonymous but Verifiable ESG Reporting | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
5 days ago
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Kroger (Allegedly) Shared Sensitive Health Data With Meta - Now They're Being Sued | HackerNoon

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fromUNILAD Tech
1 week ago

How to uncover exactly how much information Google really knows about you as shocking tracking is revealed

Google collects vast amounts of data from user interactions across its platforms, influencing personalized experiences and ad targeting.
fromFast Company
2 days ago
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How AI tools collect your data across devices-and how to be selective about what you share

fromHackernoon
2 years ago
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Implementing Zero-Knowledge Proofs for Anonymous but Verifiable ESG Reporting | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
5 days ago
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Kroger (Allegedly) Shared Sensitive Health Data With Meta - Now They're Being Sued | HackerNoon

fromZDNET
1 day ago

My 6 favorite open-source Android apps from the Google Play store - and why that matters

I want to introduce you to a few of my favorite Android open-source apps, all of which are available on the Google Play Store.
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#meta
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Why We Fear Vaccines but Ignore Plastics and Pesticides

We obsess over vaccine DNA risks but ignore proven dangers from plastics and pesticides.
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fromGSMArena.com
2 days ago

Google Pixel 10 series to come with an upgraded ultrasonic fingerprint scanner

The upcoming Pixel 10 series will continue to feature ultrasonic fingerprint readers, but they will be better than the ones we have on the Pixel 9 series.
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#user-privacy
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Sitecore fixes pre-auth RCE exploits in enterprise CMS

This is sadly not a joke. The hardcoded password 'b' is a significant vulnerability that poses a risk across multiple organizations using Sitecore.
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#google
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fromSearch Engine Roundtable
1 week ago

Google Search Removal-Based Demotion Systems Changes From High To Significant Volume

Google has updated its search ranking systems to emphasize 'significant' volume in removal practices, indicating a shift in assessment criteria for content removals.
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fromWindows Central
1 week ago

Google just ramped up its ad-blocker campaign on YouTube, making its $14 Premium subscription more compelling

YouTube's user experience is suffering due to aggressive ads and a crackdown on ad blockers, forcing users towards a Premium subscription.
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fromSearch Engine Roundtable
1 week ago

Google Search Removal-Based Demotion Systems Changes From High To Significant Volume

Google has updated its search ranking systems to emphasize 'significant' volume in removal practices, indicating a shift in assessment criteria for content removals.
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fromWindows Central
1 week ago

Google just ramped up its ad-blocker campaign on YouTube, making its $14 Premium subscription more compelling

YouTube's user experience is suffering due to aggressive ads and a crackdown on ad blockers, forcing users towards a Premium subscription.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 days ago

EFF to NJ Supreme Court: Prosecutors Must Disclose Details Regarding FRT Used to Identify Defendant

The use of face recognition technology in criminal investigations requires transparency to ensure defendants can challenge its reliability and uphold their due process rights.
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fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 days ago

One third of sunglasses sold on Amazon and more could damage child eyesight

The lack of UV protection in children's sunglasses from online marketplaces poses serious risks to eyesight, with many models failing to meet safety standards.
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#child-protection
fromTechzine Global
3 days ago

AMD releases security update for Ryzen CPUs with TPM vulnerability

The flaw in the CryptHmacSign function enables attackers to read unauthorized data from the TPM, raising security concerns despite AMD’s timely firmware update.
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fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Microsoft's Windows Hello facial recognition no longer works in the dark

"After installing this update or a later Windows update, for enhanced security, Windows Hello facial recognition requires color cameras to see a visible face when signing in."
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fromMail Online
6 days ago

Toilet paper over or under? Scientist FINALLY settles the debate

In contrast to the 'over' position, which requires touching the roll more, the 'under' orientation reduces the risk of transferring bacteria, especially for women.
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#online-safety
fromMacworld
4 days ago
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Block ads for the whole fam for less than your monthly streaming services

fromMacworld
4 days ago
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Block ads for the whole fam for less than your monthly streaming services

#protests
fromThe Verge
1 week ago
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Trump's protest threats raise surveillance alarms around his military parade

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fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Trump's protest threats raise surveillance alarms around his military parade

Protesters should take precautions against potential digital surveillance and law enforcement tactics during public demonstrations.
#digital-identity
fromHackernoon
2 weeks ago
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Zero-Knowledge Proofs: The Privacy Tech That Lets You Prove Everything Without Revealing Anything | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
2 weeks ago
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Zero-Knowledge Proofs: The Privacy Tech That Lets You Prove Everything Without Revealing Anything | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
4 weeks ago

The Trust Revolution in Online Gambling: History of Provable Fairness | HackerNoon

Since 1996, trust has always been the cornerstone of the online gambling experience. However, with the industry's growth, this fragile trust has begun to erode.
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#internet-security
fromZDNET
6 days ago
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Paid proxy servers vs free proxies: Is paying for a proxy service worth it?

fromZDNET
6 days ago
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Paid proxy servers vs free proxies: Is paying for a proxy service worth it?

fromExchangewire
1 week ago

Piwik PRO Launches its New App for Shopify

Piwik PRO's Shopify app delivers advanced analytics while ensuring merchant data ownership, regulatory compliance, and deep customer insights, addressing the needs of modern e-commerce.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
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Palantir's Collection of Disease Data at C.D.C. Stirs Privacy Concerns

Concerns about patient privacy arise from C.D.C.'s consolidation of disease data with Palantir.
Anxiety surrounding the Trump administration's use of health data systems is growing.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
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Tell us your experiences of dating and height

Tinder's new height preference feature has reignited discussions about dating discrimination, particularly affecting shorter men.
fromWIRED
1 week ago

A Google Shareholder is Suing the Company Over the TikTok Ban

I can see TikTok is on the app store... It's not debatable.
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fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-Ed | Does an Occupant of a Car Have a Reduced Expectation of Privacy from Unreasonable Searches by the Police? | amNewYork

The inherent mobility of any sort of vehicle has been sufficient to render a warrantless search reasonable, provided there is probable cause to believe it carries contraband.
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fromBBC News
1 week ago

Somerset police officer banned after pretending to work from home - BBC News

To ensure the seamless functioning of our web pages, limited information is collected and stored on your device, solely for necessary operational purposes.
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