E-books are becoming tools of surveillance
Digital book readers face privacy risks without federal data laws.
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Google To Combat Device Fingerprinting By Hiding IP Addresses
Google is developing a new feature, IP Protection, to obstruct device fingerprinting by masking users’ IP addresses from third-party domains.
EU Parliament nails down agreement on child sexual abuse regulation
The EU Parliament’s main political groups have agreed on a draft law to prevent the online spread of child sexual abuse material, focusing on detection and reporting, with provisions for encryption and age verification.
Quantum Computing Developer Claims to Crack RSA-2048 Encryption
Scientist Ed Gerck claims to have cracked RSA-2048 encryption using quantum computing, but security experts demand proof, while the tech industry prepares for a shift to post-quantum cryptography.
Firefox Enhances User Privacy with Global Tool
Mozilla’s Firefox browser is set to simplify user privacy controls by enabling users to activate the Global Privacy Tool directly from the privacy settings in its upcoming version.
Without a Trace: How to Take Your Phone Off the Grid
A guide on anonymizing your phone, so you can use it without it using you.
UK Online Safety Act Becomes Law
The UK’s Online Safety Act, now law, imposes stringent measures on organizations to protect children from harmful online content, with non-compliance penalties up to €21 million.
Face Search Engine PimEyes Blocks Searches of Children’s Faces
PimEyes, a public face search engine, has implemented measures to block searches of children’s faces in response to privacy concerns.
Amazon rolls out independent cloud for Europe to address stricter privacy standards
Amazon is launching an independent AWS European Sovereign Cloud in Europe to meet strict EU regulations, offering customers high sovereignty controls, privacy safeguards, and security features.
Equifax Fined £11 Million for Historic Cyber Breach
Equifax Ltd has been fined £11 million by Britain’s financial watchdog for a severe cybersecurity breach in 2017.
Spyware Companies Flourishing in Europe due to Ineffective Regulation
Amnesty International report reveals EU’s inefficiency in regulating spyware sector, with companies like Intellexa exploiting loopholes.
TikTok’s Unchecked Access to User Data Raises Concerns
TikTok’s staff reportedly have unrestricted access to user data, including high-profile public figures, creating potential privacy and national security risks.