Tag: privacy
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Grammarly and QuillBot are among widely used Chrome extensions facing serious privacy questions
A new study shows that some of the most widely used AI-powered browser extensions are a privacy risk. They collect lots of data and require a high level of browser access. The … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/28/incogni-chrome-extensions-privacy-risks-report/
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Data Privacy Week 2026: Datenschutz ein europäischer Wettbewerbsvorteil
First seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/data-privacy-week-2026-datenschutz-europa-wettbewerbsvorteil
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Privacy Is Fueling the CIO’s AI Agenda
Cisco Research Shows How AI Is Reshaping Data Privacy and Governance. Enterprise data privacy and governance are undergoing fundamental shifts as the promised speed and efficiency of artificial intelligence come crashing into the realities of data risk and regulatory uncertainty. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/privacy-fueling-cios-ai-agenda-a-30610
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Paranoid WhatsApp users rejoice: Encrypted app gets one-click privacy toggle
Meta also replaces a legacy C++ media-handling security library with Rust First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/01/27/whatsapp_strict_account_settings_meta_rust/
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NDSS 2025 On the Robustness Of LDP Protocols For Numerical Attributes Under Data Poisoning Attacks
Session 10C: Privacy Preservation Authors, Creators & Presenters: Xiaoguang Li (Xidian University, Purdue University), Zitao Li (Alibaba Group (U.S.) Inc.), Ninghui Li (Purdue University), Wenhai Sun (Purdue University, West Lafayette, USA) PAPER On the Robustness of LDP Protocols for Numerical Attributes under Data Poisoning Attacks Recent studies reveal that local differential privacy (LDP) protocols are…
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WhatsApp releases account feature that looks to combat spyware
The new “Strict Account Settings” toggle extends WhatsApp’s privacy push beyond end-to-end encryption. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/whatsapp-strict-account-settings-lockdown-style-spyware-protection/
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Lawsuit Claims Meta Can Access WhatsApp Messages Despite Encryption Promises
A class-action lawsuit alleges Meta can access WhatsApp messages despite encryption claims, raising new privacy concerns. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/lawsuit-claims-meta-can-access-whatsapp-messages-despite-encryption-promises/
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Nike probes potential cyber incident after hackers claim data leak
The company said in a brief statement that it takes consumer privacy and data security seriously and is “actively assessing the situation,” but offered few details about the scope of the alleged breach or whether customer information may have been exposed. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/nike-probes-alleged-cyber-incident
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What It Doxxing? How It Happens, and How to Stay Safe?
In today’s digital world, our private information is more accessible than ever. The benefits of the internet pose a significant threat to our privacy and security. Doxxing is one such threat, which means publicly revealing private, sensitive, or identifying information about an individual without their consent. This information includes home addresses, emails, phone numbers, workplaceRead…
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Overcoming AI fatigue
Tags: access, ai, awareness, business, ciso, cloud, control, data, finance, governance, incident response, jobs, metric, monitoring, privacy, risk, strategy, supply-chain, technology, tool, training, zero-trustbefore it becomes fully entrenched in every corner of the business. It’s a rare opportunity, one we shouldn’t waste. A big part of the confusion comes from the word “AI” itself. We use the same label to talk about a chatbot drafting marketing copy and autonomous agents that generate and implement incident response playbooks. Technically,…
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Tipps zur DataWeek von KnowBe4
Der 26. Januar markierte den Start der Data-Privacy-Week und erinnert daran, dass ein proaktiver und wachsamer Ansatz beim Thema Datenschutz unverzichtbar ist. Unternehmen sammeln und speichern riesige Mengen an personenbezogenen Daten, von denen ein Großteil von den Menschen freiwillig weitergegeben wird. Deshalb ist es von zentraler Bedeutung, dass Unternehmen aus einer Sicherheitsperspektive sowohl bei der…
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AI’s appetite for data is testing enterprise guardrails
Privacy programs are taking on more operational responsibility across the enterprise. A new Cisco global benchmark study shows expanding mandates, rising investment, and … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/27/cisco-ai-expands-privacy-programs/
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AI’s appetite for data is testing enterprise guardrails
Privacy programs are taking on more operational responsibility across the enterprise. A new Cisco global benchmark study shows expanding mandates, rising investment, and … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/27/cisco-ai-expands-privacy-programs/
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Thales-Kommentar zum Data Privacy Day 2026: Datenschutz im KI-Kontext relevanter als je zuvor
First seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/thales-kommentar-data-privacy-day-2026-datenschutz-ki-kontext-relevanz
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Microsoft Shared BitLocker Keys With FBI, Raising Privacy Fears
Microsoft confirmed it can hand over BitLocker recovery keys stored in the cloud under warrant, reviving debate over who controls encrypted data. The post Microsoft Shared BitLocker Keys With FBI, Raising Privacy Fears appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-microsoft-bitlocker-keys-fbi-privacy/
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Brax Open Slate: Modulares Dual-Boot-Tablet mit Android und Linux
Brax entwickelt ein neues modulares, auf Privacy fokussiertes Mobilgerät – nach dem Smartphone Brax3 kommt das Tablet Open Slate. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/brax-open-slate-modulares-dual-boot-tablet-mit-android-und-linux-2601-204599.html
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Google ties AI Search to Gmail and Photos, raising new privacy questions
Google is expanding Personal Intelligence into AI Mode in Google Search to deliver more personalized search results. AI Mode can securely connect to your Gmail and Google … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/26/google-ai-mode-personal-intelligence/
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AirDrop Security in iOS 26.2: Time Limits, Codes Privacy Best Practices
In this episode, we explore the latest changes to AirDrop in iOS 26.2 and how they enhance privacy and security. Learn about the new 10-minute limitation on the ‘Everyone’ setting and the introduction of AirDrop codes for safer file sharing with non-contacts. We also discuss best practices for configuring your AirDrop settings to safeguard your……
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AirDrop Security in iOS 26.2: Time Limits, Codes Privacy Best Practices
In this episode, we explore the latest changes to AirDrop in iOS 26.2 and how they enhance privacy and security. Learn about the new 10-minute limitation on the ‘Everyone’ setting and the introduction of AirDrop codes for safer file sharing with non-contacts. We also discuss best practices for configuring your AirDrop settings to safeguard your……
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What is User Managed Access?
Deep dive into User Managed Access (UMA). Learn how UMA 2.0 works with OAuth2 and OIDC to provide user-centric privacy and resource sharing in Enterprise SSO. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/what-is-user-managed-access/
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What is User Managed Access?
Deep dive into User Managed Access (UMA). Learn how UMA 2.0 works with OAuth2 and OIDC to provide user-centric privacy and resource sharing in Enterprise SSO. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/what-is-user-managed-access/
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What is User Managed Access?
Deep dive into User Managed Access (UMA). Learn how UMA 2.0 works with OAuth2 and OIDC to provide user-centric privacy and resource sharing in Enterprise SSO. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/what-is-user-managed-access/
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FBI Accessed Windows Laptops After Microsoft Shared BitLocker Recovery Keys
If you are using a Windows PC, your privacy and security are nothing short of a myth, and this incident proves it. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fbi-windows-laptops-microsoft-bitlocker-recovery-keys/
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More than half of former UK employees still have access to company spreadsheets, study finds
More than half of UK employees retain access to company spreadsheets they no longer need, leaving sensitive business data exposed long after people change roles or leave organisations, according to new research from privacy technology company Proton. The study, based on a survey of 250 small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) in the UK, found that…
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Data Privacy Day 2026: Datenschutz durch KI so relevant wie nie
Der Data Privacy Day versteht sich und sollte als ein Weckruf wahrgenommen werden. Immer mehr Daten werden von KI, APIs und Bots abgerufen. Deshalb müssen Unternehmen den Datenschutz von vornherein in ihre Systeme integrieren und dabei eine weitaus bessere Kontrolle und klarere Kommunikation darüber gewährleisten, wie Daten erfasst, weitergegeben und verwendet werden. First seen on…
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Ireland proposes new law allowing police to use spyware
The Irish government announced that it wants to pass a law that would grant police more surveillance powers, such as using spyware to fight serious crime, while aiming to protect the privacy rights of its citizens. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/ireland-proposes-new-law-allowing-police-to-use-spyware/
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Securing the Future: Practical Approaches to Digital Sovereignty in Google Workspace
Tags: access, attack, ciso, cloud, compliance, computing, container, control, data, defense, dora, email, encryption, GDPR, google, Hardware, healthcare, identity, infrastructure, law, malware, network, privacy, regulation, resilience, risk, service, software, strategy, zero-trustSecuring the Future: Practical Approaches to Digital Sovereignty in Google Workspace madhav Thu, 01/22/2026 – 04:35 In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, data privacy and sovereignty have become top priorities for organizations worldwide. With the proliferation of cloud services and the tightening of global data protection regulations, security professionals face mounting pressure to ensure their…
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Surveillance and ICE Are Driving Patients Away From Medical Care, Report Warns
A new EPIC report says data brokers, ad-tech surveillance, and ICE enforcement are among the factors leading to a “health privacy crisis” that is eroding trust and deterring people from seeking care. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/surveillance-and-ice-are-driving-patients-away-from-medical-care-report-warns/