Cambridge Analytica’s ex-director wants to fix data privacy. Can we trust her?
Brittany Kaiser, the former director of Cambridge Analytica, is now partnering with a initiative called IOVO, or the Internet of Value Omniledger. She wants to pioneer a new understanding of data privacy, but can someone who abused data in the past really be trusted with the internet's future?
Logging in with Facebook may let Javascript trackers steal personal data
Another scandal has hit Facebook's data privacy reputation, with a new discovery highlighting how third-party Javascript trackers can scrape information from Facebook profiles when users login to sites using the Facebook sign-in API for authentication purposes, potentially revealing personal information.
Localblox data breach is the latest nightmare for Facebook, LinkedIn
An ethical data breach hunter may have stopped the leak of personal data from 48 million people from Localblox’s unsecured locker, but the fact that this data exists creates a new headache for Facebook. Localblox claims that it used data scraped from LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook for its database.
Virtually all banking web apps are vulnerable to hackers, study finds
Banking and finance web applications, which many people use on a daily basis for managing some of their most sensitive personal information, are among the most vulnerable to attack with every app tested being affected, according to a recent study by security firm Positive Technologies.
What Is the GDPR? The EU’s Online Privacy Law: Explained
The General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, is a sweeping piece of legislation that must be adopted by all E.U. countries in May 2018. But it applies to organizations and companies that operate outside of the E.U., when it comes top processing E.U. citizen data. What is the GDPR? It's a law that could change a lot.
Here’s how to check if Facebook shared your data with Cambridge Analytica
In keeping with earlier promises, Facebook has rolled out a tool that will show you whether or not your data was in the hands of Cambridge Analytica.
Steam privacy changes make purchase-tracking service Steam Spy useless
Changes to privacy settings for Steam users have automatically hidden their game libraries from the public by default, effectively putting an end to the purchase-tracking service Steam Spy. Previously, this data was available to the public and could be used for calculating a game's sales.
Facebook will offer you $40,000 to find the next Cambridge Analytica
Facebook needs your help to secure your data and keep future elections fair. In an effort to prevent another Cambridge Analytica scandal potential meddling in elections, the newly announced Facebook Data Abuse Bounty will reward users who report any apps that maliciously collect and use data.
Verizon agrees, ransomware is the most popular form of malware
According to Verizon's 2018 Data Breach Investigations Report, ransomware has emerged as one of the most common forms of malware among organizations. The reason: cybercriminals are mostly influenced by a desire to make money and ransomware is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to attack.
Facing Facebook: Congress should take action to protect our privacy
Ahead of Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony before Congress on Tuesday, Charter CEO Tom Rutledge penned a policy piece arguing that Congress should create privacy laws to regulate how companies like Facebook care for our personal information. And you know what? He's completely right.
Fribo is a cat-like robot that tells your friends what’s going on in your home
Fribo is a robot developed by researchers in Korea, designed to help stave off loneliness. Here's how it works.
Panera Bread’s data leak might affect more than 37 million customers
Panera Bread's online ordering system was leaking customer information for eight months, and as many as 37 million customers might be affected.
Chrome’s built-in scanning tool is now causing a privacy uproar
Privacy concerns now surround the Chrome Cleanup component in Google Chrome, causing users to question the scans.
Facebook isn’t the only one watching. Protect your privacy with these 5 apps
Facebook is currently feeling the heat for gathering data on its users. But it's far from alone. Here are five ways to strike back.
Mozilla’s Facebook Firefox tool helps keep your browsing habits more private
If you're concerned about Facebook and privacy, then you will want to check out Mozilla's Facebook Container add-on for its Firefox browser.
DT Daily: Facebook’s privacy scandal continues with smartphone data revelation
Beyond the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Facebook is defending its practices of collecting call and text data from user's connected Android smartphones.
Vivaldi and DuckDuckGo join forces to keep search habits private
You now have a private search option to go with your browser's private mode, thanks to a collaboration between Vivaldi and DuckDuckGo.
Can’t quit Facebook? You can protect yourself without deleting your account
Concerned about the Cambridge Analytica hack but not ready to delete Facebook just yet? There are a few things you can do to better protect your personal data.
Documents suggest some Best Buy Geek Squad employees were paid to inform by FBI
The EFF has received information that implies a potentially stronger relationship between the FBI and Best Buy's Geek Squad.
Microsoft tests new privacy settings interface in latest Windows Insider build
The latest build for Windows Insider participants in the Fast ring provides two privacy setting interfaces for two groups of testers.
Samsung rescues data-saving app Opera Max, launches new version
Samsung has saved the doomed privacy app Opera Max and relaunched it as its own version, now called Samsung Max. Find out how it can help you.
Microsoft to intro a new Windows 10 app for a better look at its data collection
In the next big update for Windows 10, Microsoft will provide a new app called Windows Diagnostic Data Viewer for a better look at what the company stores in the cloud.
DuckDuckGo’s new app, browser extension grade websites on their privacy
DuckDuckGo wants to a make it a little easier to track privacy on the web, and has launched an app and browser extension that will grade websites' privacy.
Instagram now shows when you’re on the app (and here’s how to stop it)
Instagram has quietly introduced a feature that shares your activity status with those you follow. It's on by default, though it can be turned off.
Some Android games are listening in on your TV viewing habits
Some Android games could be listening to your microphone to monitor the TV you're watching, according to an investigation.
Vietnamese hacker breaks into airport system, finds his way to prison
A Vietnamese hacker who broke into Australia's Perth Airport network using third-party contractor credentials has been arrested.
Google Home Mini feature is (somewhat) restored following spying incident
Per a writer's report, a rogue Google Home Mini "spied on everything [he] said," but a fix has been issued and the feature restored.
Apple claims it can gather data without violating the privacy of its users
Apple has a way to gather your data without ever knowing who you are, and should you allow it, the data will make iOS better.
Australian companies may soon be using a national facial recognition database
The Australian federal government might allow private companies to access the national facial recognition database.
Google can catch shoulder surfers peeking at your phone
Google may be prepping a feature that alerts you to someone looking over your shoulder when you're using your smartphone.
Facebook squashes bug that let anyone delete any picture or animation
For a few days in early November, a Facebook bug would have let anyone easily delete anyone else's photos thanks to new poll feature.
The Supreme Court could soon change the course of how location data is used
The Supreme Court will hear arguments that would require prosecutors to obtain a warrant before accessing smartphone location data.
Apple opens some iPhone X facial recognition data to developers
This morning Reuters reported that Apple would allow app developers access to some of the facial recognition data on the iPhone X.
Clever new LED lighting system thwarts unwanted smartphone photography
Want to stop people snapping photos with their smartphones? This smart LED system disrupts camera sensors by producing a flickering pattern.