Tag: privacy
-
Synthetic Data Is Here to Stay, but How Secure Is It?
Synthetic data offers organizations a way to develop AI while maintaining privacy compliance but requires careful management to prevent re-identification risks and ensure model accuracy. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/synthetic-data-security
-
Popular Chrome Extensions Leak API Keys, User Data via HTTP and Hard-Coded Credentials
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged several popular Google Chrome extensions that have been found to transmit data in HTTP and hard-code secrets in their code, exposing users to privacy and security risks.”Several widely used extensions […] unintentionally transmit sensitive data over simple HTTP,” Yuanjing Guo, a security researcher in the Symantec’s Security Technology and Response First…
-
UK backdoor order to Apple raises bipartisan concerns
U.S. officials fear that gaps in existing law may enable countries to target U.S. companies with data access requests that harm user privacy and security. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchcio/news/366625473/UK-backdoor-order-to-Apple-raises-bipartisan-concerns
-
More robust children’s online privacy law sought by FTC chair
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/more-robust-childrens-online-privacy-law-sought-by-ftc-chair
-
Popular Chrome Extensions Leak API Keys, User Data via HTTP and Hardcoded Credentials
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged several popular Google Chrome extensions that have been found to transmit data in HTTP and hard-code secrets in their code, exposing users to privacy and security risks.”Several widely used extensions […] unintentionally transmit sensitive data over simple HTTP,” Yuanjing Guo, a security researcher in the Symantec’s Security Technology and Response First…
-
Supply chain attack hits RubyGems to steal Telegram API data
Risk may extend past the regional ban: The malicious packages (Gems) were published by the threat actor on May 24, 2025, three days after Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communications ordered a nationwide ban on Telegram and gave internet service providers until June 2 to report compliance.Apart from the timing, the aliases used by the…
-
Australia Tightens Data Privacy Laws Till Payments’ Madhuri Nandi Explains What’s Next
As data breaches rise and public trust flickers, Australia has taken a bold step in reforming its Privacy Act, marking one of the significant regulatory shifts in the region’s digital history. To decode what this means for businesses, The Cyber Express sat down with Madhuri Nandi, Head of Security at Till Payments, Australia. First seen…
-
Germany fines Vodafone $51 million for privacy, security breaches
The German data protection authority (BfDI) has fined Vodafone GmbH, the telecommunications company’s German subsidiary, Euro45 million ($51.4 million) for privacy and security violations. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/germany-fines-vodafone-51-million-for-privacy-security-breaches/
-
FTC chair implores Congress to strengthen children’s online privacy protection law
The FTC’s Andrew Ferguson called on Congress to update federal law to get rid of exceptions for tech firms that handle children’s data. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/ftc-chair-implores-congress-to-strengthen-childrens-privacy-law
-
Meta, Yandex Covertly Tracked Billions of Android Users, According to Researcher
A report highlights how Meta and Yandex bypassed privacy and security controls to implement web-to-app tracking on Android users. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-meta-yandex-tracking-android-users/
-
Investigatory powers: Guidelines for police and spies could also help businesses with AI
Computer Weekly talks to Duffy Calder, technology advisor to the UK’s investigatory powers commissioner, about privacy, intrusion and artificial intelligence First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366625073/Investigatory-powers-Guidelines-for-police-and-spies-could-also-help-businesses-with-AI
-
Meta’s Secret Spyware: ‘Local Mess’ Hack Tracks You Across the Web
Farcebok: Zuckerberg’s privacy pledge revealed as ineffectual First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/06/meta-local-mess-richixbw/
-
#Infosec2025: Concern Grows Over Agentic AI Security Risks
Agentic AI systems could threaten security and data privacy, unless organizations test each model and component First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/infosec2025-agentic-ai-risks/
-
Rethinking governance in a decentralized identity world
Decentralized identity (DID) is gaining traction, and for CISOs, it’s becoming a part of long-term planning around data protection, privacy, and control. As more … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/06/04/governance-decentralized-identity/
-
Researchers: Meta and Yandex Broke Android Privacy
Web-to-App Pipeline Uses Meta Pixel and Yandex Metrica. American social media giant Meta and Russian counterpart Yandex each found methods to break through privacy protections enabled by Android users, say academics in newly disclosed research. A Meta spokesperson in a prepared statement said it stopped the tracking upon becoming aware of the concerns. First seen…
-
Germany hands Vodafone $51 million fine over data privacy violations
Germany’s data privacy regulator said the company has strengthened its protections since the case began, ensuring similar problems will not occur in the future. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/germany-privacy-regulator-fines-vodafone
-
Apple Appeals DMA, Says EU Has ‘Deeply Flawed Rules’ That ‘Stifle Innovation’
Apple is appealing EU demands to open iOS to third-party devices, arguing interoperability threatens privacy, security, and user experience. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-appeals-dma-eu-interoperability/
-
New Report: Governments Struggle to Regain Backdoor Access to Secure Communications
Tags: access, backdoor, communications, cyber, cybersecurity, encryption, government, monitoring, network, privacy, vpnA crucial point has been reached in the conflict between personal privacy and governmental monitoring in a time when digital communication is essential. Governments worldwide are grappling with the proliferation of strong encryption in messaging apps, social media platforms, and virtual private networks (VPNs). As a cybersecurity researcher with nearly three decades of insight into…
-
Open-Weight Chinese AI Models Drive Privacy Innovation in LLMs
Edge computing and stricter regulations may usher in a new era of AI privacy. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/open-weight-chinese-ai-models-drive-privacy-innovation-llm
-
Bling slinger Cartier tells customers to be wary of phishing attacks after intrusion
Nothing terribly valuable taken in data heist, though privacy a little tarnished First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/06/03/cartier_attack_data_theft/
-
Google Launches AI Edge Gallery App for Local AI Model Execution
Google AI Edge Gallery app, enabling on-device AI processing for enhanced privacy and performance. Try it today! First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/06/google-launches-ai-edge-gallery-app-for-local-ai-model-execution/
-
Invasion of Privacy: The Hidden Camera Dilemma
Ever worried about hidden cameras in Airbnb rentals? You’re not alone! In this episode, we explore the unsettling rise of hidden cameras in personal spaces, the inadequacy of current laws, and practical tips to detect surveillance devices. Join hosts Tom Eston, Scott Wright, and Kevin Johnson as they share insights and discuss the implications of……
-
Genetic Data: Emerging Cyberthreats and Privacy Concerns
It’s only a matter of time before cybercriminals begin to use artificial intelligence-enabled tools, open-source software and other technologies to launch attacks to exploit sensitive genetic data, said Nicholas Morris, a practice manager at security firm Optiv. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/interviews/genetic-data-emerging-cyberthreats-privacy-concerns-i-5478
-
Autonomous Payment or Anarchy? AI Gets Purchasing Power
As Visa and Mastercard Deploy AI Agents, Experts Ask: Who Holds the Receipt?. When AI assistants order groceries or book flights, who’s responsible when something goes wrong? That question is no longer hypothetical. As Visa and Mastercard enable AI agents to perform transactions on behalf of cardholders, experts weigh the legal, security and privacy stakes.…
-
From Swipe to Scare: Data Privacy and Cyber Security Concerns in Dating Apps
Dating apps changed everything; didn’t they? They’ve truly revolutionised how we discover love and make connections. Consider this: over 323 million people worldwide use them”, millions swiping, matching, and meeting. But there’s a catch before you get hold of your prince charming or princess! Behind those flattering photos and witty bios? A shadowy digital world…
-
EU-US Data Privacy Framework – Warum Unternehmen sich beim Datenschutz nicht auf Washington verlassen dürfen
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/eu-us-datenschutzrahmen-unternehmen-handeln-a-3170b845e9944ea528b26c67696b5a58/
-
Securing Windows 11 and Server 2025: What CISOs should know about the latest updates
Susan Bradley / CSOYou can prevent Recall use by turning off the saving of snapshots and also disabling Click to Do. Alternatively, if you want to enable the service, I recommend setting a list of applications that you want filtered as well as excluding a list of URLs.In addition, you can set policies for Copilot.…