Apple, Meta Gave User Data to Hackers With Forged Legal Requests
Apple Inc. and Meta Platforms Inc. provided customer data to hackers who masqueraded as law enforcement officials.
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Apple iOS privacy clampdown ‘did little’ to reduce tracking
Double-standard rules have strengthened iGiant’s gatekeeper power.
Google Bans Dozens of Apps Containing Illicit Data-Harvesting Software
Everything from the weather to prayer apps were found to contain hidden code that could harvest a user’s location, email address, phone number and more.
Google collects text and call data from Android users without consent
New research shows that the Google Messages and Phone apps have been collecting texts and calls data on Android without consent.
Security experts fear the DMA will break WhatsApp encryption
For messaging apps, that would mean letting end-to-end encrypted services like WhatsApp mingle with less secure protocols like SMS.
UK proposes rules to protect against anonymous online trolls
The two new duties will require service providers to give users the ability to block anonymous trolls and opt out of seeing harmful content.
Instagram is rolling out new parental supervision tools
Instagram is rolling out new tools that parents can use to help monitor and limit their kids’ usage of the photo-sharing app.
What Does the “Connection Not Private” Warning Really Mean?
How to decide when it’s safe to proceed, and what’s at risk if you do.
Germany warns against Russian anti-virus use
The country’s cyber watchdog warns against using Kaspersky’s anti-virus products.
How Smart Devices Can Spy on You
Have you ever felt a creeping sensation that someone’s watching you?
Ireland fines Facebook €17 million for 2018 data breaches
The DPC has imposed a fine of €17m on Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (formerly Facebook Ireland Limited).
Tinder Adds Background Checks to Its Dating App
Tinder is introducing a tool to let users run background checks on prospective dates.