EU still unhappy with Windows 10 data collection, despite changes
The EU is unhappy with Microsoft's Windows 10 data collection and wants the company to tell users more about what's being gathered and why.
This Flter device promises to protect you from the internet’s prying eyes
A new company wants to simplify security with Flter, a cylindrical network device that they claim will “filter” the internet.
The workplace of the future tracks your every move, whether you like it or not
New biometric smart sensors track employees' movement, interactions, stress, and more. But are concerns about privacy outweighing benefits?
Apple allegedly found storing ‘deleted’ Safari browsing data in iCloud
A Russian security company said it has found evidence that Apple was storing “deleted” Safari browsing data in iCloud for up to a year.
Police use pacemaker data to charge Ohio man with arson and fraud
Police in Ohio have charged a man with arson after data from pacemaker contradicted statements he gave to police about a fire at his home.
HTTPS use has finally reached its ‘moment of critical mass’
According to security researcher Troy Hunt, HTTPS has reached a moment of critical mass, with greater usage and awareness.
NBA 2K's face-scanning technology protected in landmark court case
Publisher 2K Games has emerged victorious in a court case involving the permanent storage of scanned player faces in its NBA 2K series.
Firefox 51 will warn you if you're about to enter a password on an unsecured site
The latest version of Mozilla's Firefox browser makes it clearer than ever if you're on a potentially unsafe website.
Russia arrests Kaspersky Labs security investigator on treason charges
Although details are sketchy, a security investigator's arrest in Russia for treason raises fears about international cooperation.
Personal Privacy Assistant uses AI to learn users’ app preferences
Personal Privacy Assistant uses machine learning to determine users' smartphone privacy preferences and adjusts apps accordingly.
Court upholds Microsoft ruling to protect data in Ireland from U.S. government
Microsoft has maintained its right to deny search warrant access to a user's data that is stored on a server in Ireland.
Samsung Smartcam has a critical remote execution vulnerability, update coming
Samsung's Smartcam line of webcams has been identified as having a serious remote execution vulnerability, causing privacy concerns.
Superthin and sleek webcam cover helps protect your privacy in style
There are better things than tape to cover your webcam and new Kickstarter campaign offers a super thin and functional solution.
Your browser might be filling in hidden fields and giving away your secrets
There's apparently a browser vulnerability that can enter information on phishing sites without your knowledge.
Not so fast! Research shows we’re overconfident at spotting phishing emails
New research shows that most people are overconfident at detecting phishing emails in their inbox, and often get it wrong.
Microsoft is giving users more control over the private data Windows 10 collects
Microsoft announced some upcoming changes to how it manages private information and grants more control to Windows 10 users.
Oft-delayed Email Privacy Act is back for another go-round with Congress
The Email Privacy Act has been reintroduced to Congress in a bid to ensure law enforcement must have a warrant to access emails.
European Commission’s telco privacy laws may soon also cover internet firms
The European Commission is expanding its strict telecommunications privacy laws to now cover internet companies too.
Think twice and then think again before using in-flight Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi may be available more often during commercial air travel, but that doesn't mean opting for it is always a good idea. The concerns go far beyond cost.
Thailand’s controversial new cybercrime law is drawing a response from hackers
Hackers are launching DDOS attacks on Thailand’s military government in protest of a new cybercrime law that threatens encryption and free speech.
Watch out for your wearable — new report expresses concerns about big data
As per a new research report, your handy, trendy wearable device is turning you, the wearer, into a treasure trove of information for advertisers.
‘Never mind,’ says Evernote about its controversial new privacy policy
After realizing that users do not want Evernote employees to read their private thoughts, Evernote has backtracked on its controversial new privacy policy.
Uber employees used 'God View' to track celebrities and exes, insider alleges
According to recent allegations, Uber's tracking feature was generally accessible to employees, even though a settlement was supposed to clear the air.
The NSA and GCHQ can see data from your phone when you're 10,000 feet in the air
Journalists still parsing through the collection of data leaked by NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden have found evidence of in-flight interception of data.
Crashing the masquerade ball: New Firefox exploit could expose Tor users
Engineers at Mozilla are patching a previously unknown JavaScript zero-day exploit that could be used to expose Tor users.
Privacy might go out the window if a draft law in Germany goes into place
The Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere has a draft law in place that would do some serious damage to the state of data privacy rights in Germany.
Trump is against net neutrality, and Republicans agree with him
Republicans don't like net neutrality and are expected to change or overturn the regulations that allow consumers equal access to all internet content.
People are flocking to encrypt their emails following Trump’s election
Since Donald Trump's election, encrypted email service ProtonMail, which claims to be “NSA-proof,” has seen a 100 percent increase in the number of signups.
Windows 10 Anniversary Edition aims to knock down ransomware
Microsoft is aware of the impact of ransomware on its customers and has taken significant steps to combat the problem in Windows 10th Anniversary Edition.
Edward Snowden to discuss Donald Trump's potential impact on privacy issues
Edward Snowden will be holding a live Q&A session starting at 1:30 p.m. (PT) where he will discuss the potential impact of a Donald Trump presidency.
Web of Trust add-on pulled following report of privacy violations
Web of Trust, which is supposed to keep you secure, has been pulled offline after an investigation found that it was selling user data without safeguards.