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All posts tagged "Privacy"
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25Google / Security / TechGoogle failed to disclose there was a microphone on its Nest Secure device
Some users may have skipped the Nest Secure had they known it contained a microphone.
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126Security / TechU.S. Senator Ron Wyden pitches bill giving jail time to executives whose companies violate online privacy
Senator Ron Wyden isn't only pitching jail time but also billions of dollars in fines on companies and executives who enable privacy...
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470Apple / TechApple pulls MeWe social network app from App Store for NSFW content TOS violation
It turns out, the MeWe social network app was violating some granular NSFW content App Store Terms of Service the company didn't...
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243How To / TechYou should turn on Facebook two-factor authentication and here’s how
Facebook two-factor authentication is an extra security measure designed to protect your Facebook account from being hacked or stolen.
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185Security / TechThe benefits of online anonymity and some ways to protect yourself
The Chinese government is using “Big Brother” tactics by implementing a social media credit system.
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460Security / TechHow Facebook is tracking Android users without a Facebook account
This new research says that 42.55% of free apps on the Play Store can share your data with Facebook, even without an...
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267Business / Security / TechL.A. Times and Tribune newspapers hit with malware attack
The virus spread through the Tribune publishing network and infected systems used in news production and the printing process.
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401Google / How To / Security / TechEnabling Google two-factor authentication should be your 2019 resolution, here’s how to do it
Afraid of setting up Google 2FA? Don't be! We're here to help!
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607Security / TechSan Diego Unified School District is hacked losing data of over 500,000 individuals
The San Diego Unified School District says they have sent emails to all potentially impacted individuals.
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617Security / TechTechaeris: The top privacy and data leak stories of 2018
These are just a few of the privacy and data leak stories we covered in 2018.
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288Google / Security / TechConsumer-advocacy groups file complaint against Google accusing them of misleading kids and parents
The complaint filed with the FTC says apps within the Family section of Google Play show targeted ads, inappropriate ads, and content...
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284Security / Tech[UPDATED] Report claims Facebook gave Netflix, Spotify, and Microsoft access to users’ private messages
The agreements were intended to push the rapid user growth of Facebook and raise its advertising value.
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279Security / TechVideo: Inside the world of shady Amazon sellers and the tactics they employ to get your business
The Wall Street Journal went on an investigative journey into the world of Amazon sellers from China to see how their products...
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264Security / TechFacial recognition testing of the general public is underway by UK police
The facial recognition cameras are secured to lampposts and are also mounted to vans for mobility.
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241Security / TechTaylor Swift employs facial recognition at her concerts to identify potential stalkers
Celebrity security details can range from a personal bodyguard at all times all the way to employing facial recognition at their concerts.
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356Security / TechFacebook API bug might have exposed 6.8 million users’ private photos to developers
The Facebook API bug reported by the company may have exposed the private photos of at least 6.8 million users.
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330Security / TechWhat is a VPN kill switch, and why does it matter?
Kill switches are a dramatically named security feature, but one that should be considered vital if you’re worried about your browsing activities...
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320Android / MobileKey flaws in Android security and how to protect against them
Some of Android’s selling points are also its weaknesses – from the flexibility to download custom apps from outside of the official...
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351Business / Security / TechMarriott announces data breach of Starwood Hotel database of 500 million guests
Marriott was alerted to the data breach on September 8, 2018, from a security tool when hackers attempted to access the database...
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470Security / TechPhishing during the holiday online shopping season: How to stay safe
Phishing victims usually receive emails that look like messages from legitimate online vendors, such as Amazon and eBay.
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360Google / Security / TechInfographic: When was the last time you Googled yourself?
Our searchable information, even as basic as our first and last name, is perhaps more identifiable than we may realize.
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411Security / TechPresident Trump signs bill creating the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is a brand new government law enforcement agency signed into law by President Trump.
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412Security / TechThis Hy-Vee coupon scam is a good reminder to be careful of online deals during holidays
The Hy-Vee coupon scam involves a Facebook post in which you could get $80USD worth of groceries for free.
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490Security / TechThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announces breach affecting 75,000 users
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services noticed "anomalous system activity" on October 13th and declared there was a breach on October...
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311Security / TechAnonymous Amazon employee pens article asking Amazon not to sell tech to police
The Medium post starts with the writer saying that tech companies have a responsibility to think about the consequences of selling their...
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502Security / TechLatest Facebook security issue affected almost 50 million accounts
The latest Facebook security incident hit nearly 50 million accounts and the company is taking action.
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707Security / TechNeed a quick malware scan? Use Google Chrome
Chrome is the master of hidden features that can make your life much, much easier.
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408Security / TechFacebook bans another app for leaking 4 million users data
Cambridge Analytica and myPersonality represent apps with large percentages of data leaks.
