Tag: privacy
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Supreme Court limits geofence search warrants, bolsters privacy rights
Tags: privacyFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/supreme-court-limits-geofence-search-warrants-bolsters-privacy-rights
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Warner bill would create federally vetted list for secure, trustworthy AI agents
The bill empowers the FTC to create a registry for sellers of AI agent software certifying their privacy and cybersecurity protections. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/ai-agent-act-senate-draft-bill-mark-warner/
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Justices rule that cellphone location histories are protected by the Fourth Amendment
Police must get a warrant to request geofence data involving individual cellphones, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in what represents a victory for privacy advocates. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/supreme-court-geofencing-ruling-fourth-amendment
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Supreme Court delivers ‘major win’ for tech privacy in Chatrie ruling
Tags: privacyDissenting justices who criticized the ruling said it would have “seismic” implications for the Fourth Amendment. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/supreme-court-geofence-warrant-ruling-phone-privacy-chatrie/
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WhatsApp rolls out usernames to help users hide their phone number
WhatsApp is finally allowing users to reserve usernames, a privacy feature that lets them hide their phone numbers from people not in their contact list. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/whatsapp-rolls-out-usernames-to-help-users-hide-their-phone-number/
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In major privacy win, Supreme Court rules geofence warrants are protected by privacy rights
Tags: privacyThe Supreme Court’s decision to limit geofence warrants is a win for privacy advocates, who called their use unconstitutional but sought an outright ban. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/06/29/in-major-privacy-win-supreme-court-rules-geofence-warrants-are-protected-by-privacy-rights/
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WhatsApp is Finally Getting Usernames to Help Keep Phone Numbers Private
WhatsApp on Monday officially announced the start of global reservations of usernames with an aim to protect the privacy of more than three billion users on the messaging platform.The optional feature is designed to help users connect with someone on the service through usernames, as opposed to directly sharing their phone numbers. Username reservations will…
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Top Google Security Staff Warn Search Data Could Be Hacked if EU Rules Change
Europe’s pro-competition proposals could see Google Search and Android systems opened up. The company claims there are serious privacy flaws. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/top-google-security-staff-warn-search-data-could-be-hacked-thanks-to-eu-plans/
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ATF cancels contract for ad-surveillance technology after privacy concerns
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/atf-cancels-contract-for-ad-surveillance-technology-after-privacy-concerns
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New License Plate Reader Tech Could Track Phones, AirPods, and Smartwatches
Leonardo’s SignalTrace adds wireless device detection to ALPR systems, raising new questions about roadside surveillance, privacy, and security. The post New License Plate Reader Tech Could Track Phones, AirPods, and Smartwatches appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-leonardo-signaltrace-alpr-device-tracking/
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New License Plate Reader Tech Could Track Phones, AirPods, and Smartwatches
Leonardo’s SignalTrace adds wireless device detection to ALPR systems, raising new questions about roadside surveillance, privacy, and security. The post New License Plate Reader Tech Could Track Phones, AirPods, and Smartwatches appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-leonardo-signaltrace-alpr-device-tracking/
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A privacy-first take on local malware analysis
Submitting a suspicious file to VirusTotal or MalwareBazaar places a copy of that file on a platform other people can search. Analysts across the industry rely on these … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/06/26/burnyard-local-malware-analysis/
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A privacy-first take on local malware analysis
Submitting a suspicious file to VirusTotal or MalwareBazaar places a copy of that file on a platform other people can search. Analysts across the industry rely on these … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/06/26/burnyard-local-malware-analysis/
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A privacy-first take on local malware analysis
Submitting a suspicious file to VirusTotal or MalwareBazaar places a copy of that file on a platform other people can search. Analysts across the industry rely on these … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/06/26/burnyard-local-malware-analysis/
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A privacy-first take on local malware analysis
Submitting a suspicious file to VirusTotal or MalwareBazaar places a copy of that file on a platform other people can search. Analysts across the industry rely on these … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/06/26/burnyard-local-malware-analysis/
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Google releases new privacy controls for activity history, personalization
Google is rolling out new privacy controls for Search services and Google Play, giving you more control over saved history and personalized recommendations. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-releases-new-privacy-controls-for-activity-history-personalization/
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Anthropic updates privacy policy to require government ID for some users
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/anthropic-updates-privacy-policy-to-require-government-id-for-some-users
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Signal president warns about AI chatbot privacy risks
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/signal-president-warns-about-ai-chatbot-privacy-risks
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LG and Samsung Smart TV Apps Found Monetizing Users’ IP Addresses via Proxy SDKs
A large-scale analysis of smart TV applications has revealed that thousands of apps available on LG webOS and Samsung Tizen platforms are covertly transforming consumer devices into residential proxy nodes, raising significant security and privacy concerns. Researchers scanned 6,038 smart TV applications and identified 2,058 apps that embed proxy software development kits, monetizing users’ internet…
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Over 2,000 LG and Samsung Smart TV Apps Found Running Residential Proxy SDKs
A large-scale analysis of smart TV applications has revealed that thousands of apps available on LG webOS and Samsung Tizen platforms are covertly transforming consumer devices into residential proxy nodes, raising significant security and privacy concerns. Researchers scanned 6,038 smart TV applications and identified 2,058 apps that embed proxy software development kits, monetizing users’ internet…
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Court rules SAVE database illegal, orders it dismantled
Tags: privacyA judge said the administration’s database violates the Privacy Act, the Social Security Act and the Administrative Procedures Act. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/court-rules-save-database-illegal-orders-dismantling/
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Europe Seeks to Advance 6G Security, Privacy
EU Projects Seek to Protect Fast New Network, Secure Information Sharing. The mobile communications technology known as 6G still hasn’t been standardized and its earliest commercial deployments are years away. But Europe is investing early in preparing for the next telecoms revolution – and the inevitable cybersecurity problems bundled into it. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Anthropic says Claude may want to see your ID
Claude’s chatbot may ask to verify your age and identity “in certain circumstances,” such as with a passport or driver’s license, according to a privacy policy change. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/06/22/anthropic-says-claude-may-want-to-see-your-id/
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Cloudflare PACT: Neuer Privacy-Standard gegen Bots, Captchas und KI-Traffic im Internet
PACT steht für Private Access Control Tokens. Dabei handelt es sich um ein geplantes, datenschutzorientiertes Protokoll, mit dem Browser gegenüber Websites Vertrauenssignale übermitteln können First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/cloudflare-pact-neuer-privacy-standard-gegen-bots-captchas-und-ki-traffic-im-internet/a45560/
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Product showcase: Avira Security for iOS blends security, privacy, and device optimization
Avira Mobile Security for iOS combines security, privacy, and device optimization tools in a single application. The app is also available for Android, macOS, and Windows … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/06/22/product-showcase-avira-mobile-security-ios/
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HIPAA’s No Joke: Gag Gift Firm’s Health Plan Pays $450K Fine
Investigation of Spencer’s Gifts Ransomware Breach Unearths Data Privacy Violations. The employer-sponsored health plan of novelty merchandise retailer Spencer Gift has paid a $450,000 HIPAA penalty and agreed to implement a corrective action plan to resolve findings of a federal breach investigation into a 2021 attack by now-defunct ransomware gang Conti. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Apple’s Hide My Email tweak leaves privacy fans fuming
Apple has long marketed itself as the privacy-first tech giant. So why is it making a change to Hide My Email that will make it easier for websites to block anonymous sign-ups – and harder for you to stay private online? First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/apples-hide-my-email-tweak-leaves-privacy-fans-fuming
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Are Job Search Platforms Putting Your Data at Risk?
A new Incogni study found that many job-search platforms sell candidate data and use AI tools that raise privacy concerns. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/are-job-search-platforms-putting-your-data-at-risk/
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What’s new in Android 17? Anti-theft tools, scam detection, and parental controls
The Android 17 rollout has started for supported Pixel devices, delivering new security and privacy capabilities before expanding to other devices later this year. Security … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/06/17/android-17-security-and-privacy-features/
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UK Social Media Ban for Minors Has Privacy Experts Worried
Tags: privacyThe UK will ban adolescents under 16 years old from user-to-user social-media platforms, despite age-verification issues and privacy concerns. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/uk-social-media-ban-privacy-experts-worried