Tag: privacy
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UK Vows Device-Level Controls for Smartphone Underage Nudes
On Device Controls Spark Privacy, Security Concerns. The British government is demanding that smartphone giants Apple and Google ensure underage users of iOS and Android devices can no longer take, send or view nude photographs. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/uk-vows-device-level-controls-for-smartphone-underage-nudes-a-31933
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Massachusetts votes to pass new privacy rights bill that bans sale of precise location data
The bill is expected to blanket ban companies and startups from selling people’s precise location data across the state. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/06/08/massachusetts-votes-to-pass-new-privacy-rights-bill-that-bans-sale-of-precise-location-data/
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Claude Opus Found a Four-Year-Old Hole in Zcash’s Privacy Layer. Nobody Knows If Someone Already Used It.
Claude Opus 4.8 helped uncover a four-year-old critical flaw in Zcash that could have enabled undetectable creation of counterfeit coins. On May 29, the security researcher Taylor Hornby found a critical vulnerability in Zcash Orchard privacy pool using Claude Opus 4.8. The Zcash team hired Hornby specifically to look for this kind of issue. He…
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Claude Opus Found a Four-Year-Old Hole in Zcash’s Privacy Layer. Nobody Knows If Someone Already Used It.
Claude Opus 4.8 helped uncover a four-year-old critical flaw in Zcash that could have enabled undetectable creation of counterfeit coins. On May 29, the security researcher Taylor Hornby found a critical vulnerability in Zcash Orchard privacy pool using Claude Opus 4.8. The Zcash team hired Hornby specifically to look for this kind of issue. He…
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Filtr is a new privacy tool that blocks ads in almost every iPhone and Mac app
This popular ad blocker app for iPhones, iPads, and Macs can now block ads from loading inside apps, including web browsers, thanks to a new feature in the latest Apple software. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/06/04/filtr-is-a-new-privacy-tool-that-blocks-ads-in-almost-every-iphone-and-mac-app/
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FTC considers setting aside or modifying $150 million privacy penalty against X
Twitter, renamed X in 2023, filed a petition saying that the settlement terms are unfair because the order was issued against a company that “no longer exists,” the workers responsible for the scheme no longer work for X and the firm has since established a “world class” privacy and data protection program. First seen on…
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Mayo Clinic, Microsoft Team Up on AI for Doctors, Patients
Healthcare Sector AI Expansion Raises Questions on Governance, Privacy and Safety. Mayo Clinic and Microsoft are planning a new healthcare-specific frontier artificial intelligence model that aims to help clinicians make earlier diagnoses and deliver more personalized treatments to their patients. The clinic plans to make the new model available to patients and doctors. First seen…
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AI Governance Playbook Calls for Enterprise Risk Controls
Healthcare Coordinating Council Highlights AI Risks, Potential Medical Mishaps. Healthcare organizations face an array of difficult cybersecurity, privacy, patient safety, supply chain and operational resiliency issues as they roll out artificial intelligence tools. A new Health Sector Coordinating Council playbook aims to help by providing a voluntary governance framework. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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RaccoonLine Publishes a Breakdown of 7 Structural Differences Between dVPNs and Traditional VPNs
Rome, Italy, June 1st, 2026, CyberNewswire With VPN providers facing increasing legal pressure from governments across multiple jurisdictions in 2026, RaccoonLine today published a technical breakdown of the seven structural differences between decentralized and centralized VPN architecture, focusing specifically on which differences matter when privacy protection is most critical. For most users, the practical difference…
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RaccoonLine Publishes 2026 dVPN Buyer’s Guide for Privacy-Focused Users
Roma, ІталіÑ, 1st June 2026, CyberNewswire First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/raccoonline-publishes-2026-dvpn-buyers-guide-for-privacy-focused-users/
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The Pentagon Finally Admits That Location Data Is a Battlefield Problem
The Pentagon confirmed adversaries are using commercial location data to track U.S. troops, exposing risks tied to smartphones and ad-tech networks. For years, security researchers, privacy advocates, and intelligence analysts have been warning about the same thing: smartphone location data isn’t just an advertising product. It’s surveillance infrastructure that anyone with enough money can access.…
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145 AI laws passed in 2025 and privacy teams aren’t catching a break
145 AI-related laws were enacted by state legislatures in 2025, and more than 1,000 additional bills were introduced or revised, according to DataGrail’s Privacy and AI … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/06/01/datagrail-ai-privacy-risks-report/
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WhatsApp Local Storage Claim Raises Apple Privacy Questions
Researchers allege that WhatsApp’s local storage on macOS and iOS may raise privacy concerns, though experts dispute the broader claim. The post WhatsApp Local Storage Claim Raises Apple Privacy Questions appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-whatsapp-local-storage-claim-apple-privacy/
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Turns out the C-suite loves shadow AI
Senior decision-makers are the heaviest users of unapproved AI tools, and they continue using them despite being aware of the security and privacy risks linked to shadow AI, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/05/25/trustedtech-workplace-shadow-ai-use-report/
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Why the Supreme Court’s Chatrie case could change the meaning of privacy in America
Lawyer Adam Unikowsky spoke with Recorded Future News about why he believes geofence searches are problematic and why the way the court rules could have a dramatic impact on Americans’ right to privacy. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/why-supreme-court-chatrie-case-could-reshape-privacy
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Discord Enables EndEnd Encryption by Default Across Voice and Video Features
Discord has officially enabled end-to-end encryption (E2EE) by default for all voice and video communications across its platform, marking a significant shift in user privacy and secure communications. The announcement, made on May 18, 2026, confirms that every voice and video call on Discord, across desktop, mobile, web browsers, and gaming consoles, is now protected…
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Product showcase: Bitdefender Mobile Security for iOS protects privacy where scams begin
Bitdefender Mobile Security for iOS is a security and privacy application for iPhone and iPad that helps protect against phishing attempts, online scams, unsafe websites, and … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/05/21/product-showcase-bitdefender-mobile-security-for-ios/
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10 Top OSINT Tools Every Investigator Should Know in 2026
Modern OSINT platforms rely more on AI and automation, while older social tracking methods keep losing access due to privacy and API restrictions. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/10-top-osint-tools-investigator-should-know-2026/
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Apple’s Siri Revamp May Add Auto-Deleting Chats
Apple’s reported Siri revamp may add auto-deleting AI chats as the company prepares a privacy-focused software push at WWDC 2026. The post Apple’s Siri Revamp May Add Auto-Deleting Chats appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-siri-revamp-auto-deleting-chats/
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Apple’s Siri Revamp May Add Auto-Deleting Chats
Apple’s reported Siri revamp may add auto-deleting AI chats as the company prepares a privacy-focused software push at WWDC 2026. The post Apple’s Siri Revamp May Add Auto-Deleting Chats appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-siri-revamp-auto-deleting-chats/
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Experts warn of privacy risks as AI firms looks to connect to financial accounts
OpenAI announced Friday that it is rolling out a new ChatGPT feature allowing users to connect all of their financial accounts to the chatbot for personal finance advice. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/experts-warn-of-privacy-cyer-risks-ai-finance
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Experts warn of privacy risks as AI firms looks to connect to financial accounts
OpenAI announced Friday that it is rolling out a new ChatGPT feature allowing users to connect all of their financial accounts to the chatbot for personal finance advice. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/experts-warn-of-privacy-cyer-risks-ai-finance
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6 Best VPNs for Canada in 2026 (Free Paid Options Compared)
What is the best VPN provider in Canada in 2026? Compare pricing, features, speeds, and privacy protections of our recommended VPNs. The post 6 Best VPNs for Canada in 2026 (Free Paid Options Compared) appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/best-vpns-canada/
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Apple’s iPhone Privacy Feature Expands to More Users Worldwide
Apple expanded Limit Precise Location in iOS 26.5, but the carrier privacy feature still requires select iPhones and iPads. The post Apple’s iPhone Privacy Feature Expands to More Users Worldwide appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-ios-26-5-limit-precise-location-carriers/
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Apple’s iPhone Privacy Feature Expands to More Users Worldwide
Apple expanded Limit Precise Location in iOS 26.5, but the carrier privacy feature still requires select iPhones and iPads. The post Apple’s iPhone Privacy Feature Expands to More Users Worldwide appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-ios-26-5-limit-precise-location-carriers/