GitHub jumps on the bandwagon and will use your data to train AI 2026-03-26 at 15:52 By Anamarija Pogorelec GitHub updated how it uses data to improve AI-powered coding assistance. Starting April 24, interaction data from Copilot Free, Pro, and Pro+ users may be used to train and improve GitHub’s models unless users opt out. […]
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Reddit declares war on bad bot activity 2026-03-26 at 13:32 By Anamarija Pogorelec Reddit is introducing changes to support interactions between people. The company is taking a bottom-up approach to help users understand when they are engaging with another person unless an account is labeled otherwise. Reddit plans to verify that users are human without
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Privacy Platform Cloaked Raises $375M to Expand Enterprise Reach 2026-03-19 at 22:27 By SecurityWeek News Cloaked plans to introduce AI agents designed to act on behalf of users to monitor, manage, and enforce privacy preferences and security postures. The post Privacy Platform Cloaked Raises $375M to Expand Enterprise Reach appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article
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Researcher Discovers 4th WhatsApp View Once Bypass; Meta Won’t Patch 2026-03-18 at 12:47 By Eduard Kovacs Meta does not plan on fixing the vulnerability because it involves the use of a modified client application. The post Researcher Discovers 4th WhatsApp View Once Bypass; Meta Won’t Patch appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt
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Microsoft Edge 146 adds IP privacy and local network access controls 2026-03-16 at 15:10 By Anamarija Pogorelec Microsoft Edge version 146 (Stable) became available on March 13, 2026, bringing updates to tracking protection, IP privacy, and enterprise network security policies. One change affects tracking prevention in InPrivate browsing. InPrivate windows use the same tracking prevention
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Meta ditches end-to-end encrypted messaging on Instagram 2026-03-16 at 13:49 By Sinisa Markovic End-to-end encrypted messaging on Instagram will no longer be supported after May 8, 2026. Meta justified the move by saying the feature was rarely used, with only a small fraction of Instagram users enabling encryption. The company advised users seeking end-to-end encryption
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EU Parliament backs extension of CSAM detection rules until 2027 2026-03-13 at 14:19 By Anamarija Pogorelec The European Parliament has voted to extend a temporary exemption to EU privacy legislation that allows online platforms to voluntarily detect child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The extension prolongs a derogation from the EU’s ePrivacy Directive, which was set
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WhatsApp is giving parents peace of mind over their kids’ privacy 2026-03-12 at 15:08 By Sinisa Markovic WhatsApp has introduced parent-managed accounts designed for pre-teens, giving parents and guardians new controls over contacts, group participation, and how the app is used. These accounts are limited to messaging and calling and do not include access to
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Messenger can warn you about sketchy links without knowing what you clicked 2026-03-10 at 16:53 By Anamarija Pogorelec Meta’s Advanced browsing protection (ABP) helps Messenger identify and warn users about potentially harmful websites they open from a chat. Malicious sites can try to steal passwords, collect personal information, or install malware. Advanced browsing protection (Source:
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As AI agents start making purchases, security teams must rethink risk 2026-03-05 at 08:17 By Zeljka Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Donald Kossmann, CTO at fintech company Chargebacks911, talks about the emerging security, fraud, and governance risks of “agentic commerce,” where AI agents can autonomously make purchasing decisions on behalf of users or
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Workers reviewing Meta Ray-Ban footage encounter users’ intimate moments 2026-03-05 at 08:17 By Sinisa Markovic Bank details and intimate moments captured without people realizing they are being recorded are the new privacy nightmare behind the latest tech fashion hit, Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses. A joint investigation by Svenska Dagbladet and Göteborgs-Posten found that footage and
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Meta AI in WhatsApp organizes chats and reopens privacy issues 2026-03-02 at 18:31 By Sinisa Markovic The trend of integrating AI into digital platforms continues. In the latest Android beta release (2.26.9.4), the company has introduced a feature that allows users to organize their chat history with the help of Meta AI. Organize WhatsApp chats
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NATO greenlights iPhone and iPad for classified information handling 2026-02-27 at 12:18 By Sinisa Markovic Apple confirmed that the iPhone and iPad have been approved for use with classified information in NATO restricted environments. The devices will no longer require special software or settings to handle NATO restricted-level information. “This achievement recognizes that Apple has
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Android app uses Bluetooth signals to detect nearby smart glasses 2026-02-27 at 10:17 By Anamarija Pogorelec Smart glasses with built-in cameras are showing up in more public spaces, and a growing number of people want a way to know when one is nearby. An Android app called Nearby Glasses, developed by Yves Jeanrenaud, attempts to
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Samsung’s Galaxy S26 turns privacy into a visible and invisible feature 2026-02-26 at 12:27 By Sinisa Markovic The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is out, offering plenty of security features that protect personal data while providing users with transparency and control over how their information is used. The feature that grabbed the spotlight is the built-in
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Reddit fined $19.5 million for failing to protect children’s personal data 2026-02-25 at 13:38 By Anamarija Pogorelec The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined Reddit $19.5 million after finding that the company failed to use children’s personal information lawfully, exposing them to inappropriate and harmful content. The investigation found that Reddit did not apply
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OpenAI updates Europe privacy policy, adding new data categories 2026-02-09 at 13:17 By Anamarija Pogorelec OpenAI has updated its Europe-facing privacy policy following the November 2024 EU revision, clarifying scope, expanding coverage, and detailing user controls. The updated document is longer, with dedicated sections for data controls and practical resources. It explains key controls and
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Mobile privacy audits are getting harder 2026-02-06 at 09:28 By Anamarija Pogorelec Mobile apps routinely collect and transmit personal data in ways that are difficult for users, developers, and regulators to verify. Permissions can reveal what an app can access, and privacy policies can claim what an app should do, yet neither reliably shows what
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Smart glasses are back, privacy issues included 2026-02-05 at 09:11 By Sinisa Markovic AI smart glasses are the latest addition to fashion, and they include a camera, a microphone, AI, and privacy risks. After Google Glass failed to gain traction more than a decade ago, the category is seeing renewed interest as companies redesign the
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Apple’s new privacy feature limits how precisely carriers track your location 2026-01-30 at 10:33 By Anamarija Pogorelec Apple users are already accustomed to managing app-level location permissions, and a new privacy feature in iOS 26.3 extends that control to cellular networks. Called Limit Precise Location, it reduces the amount of fine-grained location data that iPhones
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