Tag Archives: Data Privacy
Signal Anti-Phishing Update Deployed After State-Sponsored Attacks
The Signal Technology Foundation has released a critical Signal anti-phishing update in response to sophisticated state-sponsored attacks targeting high-profile accounts in Germany. Continue reading
Privacy Browser Extensions: Research Exposes Widespread Metadata Selling
A major security audit reveals that dozens of popular privacy browser extensions are covertly harvesting and selling user metadata to third-party brokers, impacting millions. Continue reading
California Doxxing Protection Bill: Protecting Immigrant Service Providers
Lawmakers have introduced a new California doxxing protection bill to shield immigrant service providers and their clients from organized digital harassment and data weaponization. Continue reading
Tor Browser 15.0.11 Update Patches Critical Identity-Linking Vulnerability
The emergency Tor Browser 15.0.11 update addresses a critical security flaw that allowed websites to bypass circuit isolation and link different user identities using IndexedDB. Continue reading
Google Wallet Privacy Controls: New Granular Settings for Sensitive Data
Google has introduced new Google Wallet privacy controls, allowing users to manage sensitive data passes and metadata with granular, per-pass security settings. Continue reading
Privacy-first AI tools: Launching Lince.sh and AntiVocale
With the launch of Lince.sh and AntiVocale, developers gain powerful new privacy-first AI tools for secure terminal workflows and local voice transcription. Continue reading
Gemini Personal Intelligence: Google Launches Hyper-Personalized AI Ecosystem
Google’s new Gemini Personal Intelligence feature allows the AI assistant to synthesize data across Gmail, Photos, and Search to deliver hyper-personalized user experiences. Continue reading
Telegram Doxxing Crackdown: South Korean Police Arrest Teenage Ring
A major Telegram doxxing crackdown in South Korea has led to the arrest of a teenage-led group that used deepfakes and illegal data leaks for extortion and defamation. Continue reading