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Vodafone Germany Fined $51 Million Over Privacy, Security Failures

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Vodafone Germany Fined $51 Million Over Privacy, Security Failures 2025-06-05 at 09:50 By Eduard Kovacs Germany fined Vodafone $51 million for failing to protect user data from partners and unauthorized third-parties. The post Vodafone Germany Fined $51 Million Over Privacy, Security Failures appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original […]

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Why privacy in blockchain must start with open source

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Why privacy in blockchain must start with open source 2025-05-30 at 09:02 By Help Net Security Traditionally, trust came from centralized institutions. Banks, payment networks, and clearinghouses are closed systems. Users cannot see the inner workings, but they rely on external audits, government regulation, and long histories of compliance to feel secure. It’s a model

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Signal Adds Screenshot-Blocker to Thwart ‘Windows Recall’ 

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Signal Adds Screenshot-Blocker to Thwart ‘Windows Recall’  2025-05-23 at 17:21 By Ryan Naraine Signal said the privacy feature is on by default for every Windows 11 user to block Microsoft from taking screenshots for Windows Recall. The post Signal Adds Screenshot-Blocker to Thwart ‘Windows Recall’  appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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Is privacy becoming a luxury? A candid look at consumer data use

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Is privacy becoming a luxury? A candid look at consumer data use 2025-05-23 at 09:02 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Dr. Joy Wu, Assistant Professor, UBC Sauder School of Business, discusses the psychological and societal impacts of data monetization, why current privacy disclosures often fall short, and what it will take

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Signal blocks Microsoft Recall from screenshotting conversations

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Signal blocks Microsoft Recall from screenshotting conversations 2025-05-22 at 14:01 By Zeljka Zorz Signal has released a new version of its end-to-end encrypted communication app for Windows that prevents Microsoft Recall and users from screenshotting text-based conversations happening in the app. The new “Screen security” setting is enabled by default and can be easily disabled

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Spiking Neural Networks: Brain-Inspired Chips That Could Keep Your Data Safe

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Spiking Neural Networks: Brain-Inspired Chips That Could Keep Your Data Safe 2025-05-19 at 13:39 By Kevin Townsend Neuromorphic computing is moving from theory to reality, with brain-inspired processors offering real-time intelligence, low power consumption, and built-in privacy—ushering in a new era for edge devices and cybersecurity. The post Spiking Neural Networks: Brain-Inspired Chips That Could

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Why EU encryption policy needs technical and civil society input

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Why EU encryption policy needs technical and civil society input 2025-05-19 at 08:02 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Full Professor at University of Leuven, unpacks the European Commission’s encryption agenda, urging a balanced, technically informed approach to lawful access that safeguards privacy, security, and fundamental rights across the EU. Given the

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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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