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How Kim Crawley challenges big tech in “Digital Safety in a Dangerous World”

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How Kim Crawley challenges big tech in “Digital Safety in a Dangerous World” 2025-05-15 at 07:34 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Kim Crawley, cybersecurity expert and Professor at the Open Institute of Technology, discusses her upcoming book Digital Safety in a Dangerous World, which will feature her expert advice, as well […]

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Google Agrees to $1.3 Billion Settlement in Texas Privacy Lawsuits

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Google Agrees to $1.3 Billion Settlement in Texas Privacy Lawsuits 2025-05-12 at 16:07 By Ionut Arghire Google has agreed to a $1.375 billion settlement with Texas in lawsuits over location and private browsing tracking, and biometric data collection. The post Google Agrees to $1.3 Billion Settlement in Texas Privacy Lawsuits appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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What your browser knows about you, from contacts to card numbers

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What your browser knows about you, from contacts to card numbers 2025-05-09 at 13:06 By Anamarija Pogorelec Chrome and Safari are the most popular browser apps, accounting for 90% of the mobile browsers market share, according to Surfshark. They also collect the most data. Chrome: the most data-hungry browser (Source: Surfshark) The most data-hungry browsers

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Personal data of top executives easily found online

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Personal data of top executives easily found online 2025-05-07 at 07:01 By Help Net Security The personal information of 75% of corporate directors can be found on people search sites, according to Incogni. People search sites claim to reveal a variety of personal details, including public records, phone numbers, and even property values. Home addresses

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TikTok Fined $600 Million for China Data Transfers That Broke EU Privacy Rules

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TikTok Fined $600 Million for China Data Transfers That Broke EU Privacy Rules 2025-05-05 at 11:02 By Associated Press EU privacy watchdog fined TikTok $600 million after a four-year investigation found that data transfers to China put users at risk of spying, in breach of strict EU data privacy rules. The post TikTok Fined $600

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Benefits from privacy investment are greater than the cost

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Benefits from privacy investment are greater than the cost 2025-04-04 at 08:02 By Help Net Security Cisco released its 2025 Data Privacy Benchmark Study. The report looks at global trends in data privacy and how they affect businesses. The study gathered responses from 2,600 privacy and security experts in 12 countries. It highlights the need

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Google is making sending end-to-end encrypted emails easy

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Google is making sending end-to-end encrypted emails easy 2025-04-02 at 15:03 By Zeljka Zorz Sending end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) emails from Gmail enterprise accounts is about to become much easier than it is now, Google has announced on Tuesday. The company will first make available this simplified capability to users who want to send E2EE emails

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Your smart home may not be as secure as you think

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Your smart home may not be as secure as you think 2025-04-02 at 06:31 By Help Net Security The Internet of Things (IoT) has become a major part of daily life. Smartphones, smart thermostats, security cameras, and other connected devices make tasks easier and improve comfort, efficiency, and productivity. But as the number of devices

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France’s Antitrust Watchdog Fines Apple for Problems With App Tracking Transparency

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France’s Antitrust Watchdog Fines Apple for Problems With App Tracking Transparency 2025-04-01 at 13:22 By Associated Press France’s antitrust watchdog fined Apple 150 million euros ($162 million) over a privacy feature protecting users from apps snooping on them. The post France’s Antitrust Watchdog Fines Apple for Problems With App Tracking Transparency appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Canada launches breach risk self-assessment online tool

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Canada launches breach risk self-assessment online tool 2025-03-31 at 10:59 By Help Net Security Privacy Commissioner of Canada Philippe Dufresne has launched a new online tool that will help businesses and federal institutions that experience a privacy breach to assess whether the breach is likely to create a real risk of significant harm to individuals.

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NetSfere Launches Quantum-Resilient Messaging Platform for Enterprise and Government Use

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NetSfere Launches Quantum-Resilient Messaging Platform for Enterprise and Government Use 2025-03-24 at 12:47 By Kevin Townsend NetSfere Integrates ML-KEM and AES into its text, voice and video messaging platform to meet 2027 NSA Quantum Security mandates. The post NetSfere Launches Quantum-Resilient Messaging Platform for Enterprise and Government Use appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is

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Amazon Ends Little-Used Privacy Feature That Let Echo Users Opt Out of Sending Recordings to Company

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Amazon Ends Little-Used Privacy Feature That Let Echo Users Opt Out of Sending Recordings to Company 2025-03-20 at 13:20 By Associated Press Amazon is ending a little-used privacy feature that let some users of its Echo smart speaker prevent their voice commands from going to the company’s cloud. The post Amazon Ends Little-Used Privacy Feature

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Protecting your iCloud data after Apple’s Advanced Data Protection removal in the UK

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Protecting your iCloud data after Apple’s Advanced Data Protection removal in the UK 2025-03-19 at 07:16 By Help Net Security Advanced Data Protection (ADP) secures iCloud data with end-to-end encryption. This ensures that no one, not even Apple, can access the encrypted data, which remains secure even in the event of a cloud breach. As

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How to secure your personal metadata from online trackers

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How to secure your personal metadata from online trackers 2025-03-13 at 18:02 By Anamarija Pogorelec When it comes to safeguarding your privacy online, most people focus on securing passwords, encrypting communications, and clearing browsing history. While these practices are essential, they overlook one important element—metadata. This data, which is collected about your digital interactions, can

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Why a push for encryption backdoors is a global security risk

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Why a push for encryption backdoors is a global security risk 2025-03-04 at 07:36 By Help Net Security Governments in the UK, US, and Europe are pressuring tech companies to weaken encryption in the name of security. The latest push from the UK government demanding Apple create a backdoor to encrypted iCloud data is just

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Gabbard Decries Britain’s Reported Demand for Apple to Provide Backdoor Access to Users’ Cloud Data

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Gabbard Decries Britain’s Reported Demand for Apple to Provide Backdoor Access to Users’ Cloud Data 2025-02-28 at 17:03 By Associated Press The Director of National Intelligence said such a demand would violate Americans’ rights and raise concerns about a foreign government pressuring a U.S.-based technology company. The post Gabbard Decries Britain’s Reported Demand for Apple

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Apple Pulls Advanced Data Protection for New UK Users Amid Backdoor Demand

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Apple Pulls Advanced Data Protection for New UK Users Amid Backdoor Demand 2025-02-21 at 17:56 By Ryan Naraine Apple says can no longer offer end-to-end encrypted cloud backups in the UK and insists it will never build a backdoor or master key. The post Apple Pulls Advanced Data Protection for New UK Users Amid Backdoor

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How to secure Notes on iOS and macOS

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How to secure Notes on iOS and macOS 2025-02-21 at 07:34 By Help Net Security Apple allows you to lock your notes using your iPhone passcode or a separate password, ensuring your private information stays protected across all your Apple devices, including iOS and macOS. Whether you’re using your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, here’s how

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iOS 18 settings to lock down your privacy and security

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iOS 18 settings to lock down your privacy and security 2025-02-19 at 18:04 By Help Net Security Enhancing your security and privacy on iOS 18 involves configuring various settings to control access to your personal data and device features. Here are 12 essential settings to consider. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) Using 2FA authentication adds an

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Unlocking OSINT: Top books to learn from

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Unlocking OSINT: Top books to learn from 2025-02-17 at 18:05 By Help Net Security Discover the top Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) books in this curated list. From investigative techniques to digital footprint analysis, these titles offer insights for security professionals, journalists, and researchers looking to master the art of gathering and analyzing publicly available data. Hunting

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