Tag Archives: data protection
Advanced Account Security: OpenAI Launches Passwordless Protection
OpenAI has launched Advanced Account Security, a new feature for ChatGPT and Codex users that mandates the use of phishing-resistant passkeys and hardware keys. Continue reading
Frontwave Data Breach: Social Security Numbers Exposed via Third-Party
The Frontwave data breach occurred following a third-party disclosure error, exposing sensitive Social Security numbers and leading to complimentary identity protection offers. Continue reading
Michigan Privacy Law: Senate Mandates Highest Privacy Defaults for Minors
The recently passed Michigan privacy law requires online service providers to implement the highest privacy configuration for minors while strictly limiting data collection and retention. Continue reading
Kids Over Clicks: Michigan Senate Passes New Online Privacy Package
The Michigan Senate has passed the Kids Over Clicks legislative package, establishing strict parental consent requirements and banning targeted advertising for minors. Continue reading
TotalRecall Reloaded Exploit Bypasses Windows AI Recall Encryption
Security researcher Alexander Hagenah has unveiled the TotalRecall Reloaded exploit, demonstrating a critical bypass of Microsoft’s AI Recall encryption by leveraging active user authentication sessions. Continue reading
Global Privacy Control: California Audit Exposes Big Tech Non-Compliance
A major California privacy audit reveals that Google, Meta, and Microsoft are systematically bypassing the Global Privacy Control signal, allowing tracking cookies to persist despite user opt-out preferences. Continue reading
Meta DSA Breach: EU Finds Preliminary Privacy-by-Default Failures
The European Commission has announced a preliminary Meta DSA breach, citing systemic failures in the platform’s age-verification and privacy-by-default settings. Continue reading
CBP Digital Searches: New Directive 3340-049B Mandates Warrant-Free Inspections
Under the new Directive 3340-049B, CBP digital searches of smartphones and laptops are now being conducted without warrants at U.S. ports of entry, prompting major privacy concerns. Continue reading
LibreWolf Browser Update: Version 150.0.1 Hardens Privacy Controls
The latest LibreWolf browser update introduces an optimized Extensions Firewall and advanced anti-fingerprinting protections to eliminate data tracking and telemetry. Continue reading