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Credit to Author: Jonny Evans| Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 04:15:00 -0700

Alternative search engines such as DuckDuckGo are attracting growing numbers of privacy focused users, but there’s no doubt that Google dominates the industry, even on Apple products. Fortunately, there are several ways to make your Google activity more private.

Do you have a Google account? (You probably do)

Do you use Gmail? Did you one use Google +? Perhaps you employ Google Drive, Google Docs or any of the company’s other products. If so, you have a Google account.

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August 9, 2019 admin

Backdoors are a security vulnerability

Credit to Author: David Ruiz| Date: Fri, 09 Aug 2019 16:10:27 +0000

Upset by their inability to access potentially vital evidence for criminal investigations, the federal government has, for years, pushed to convince tech companies to build backdoors that will, allegedly, only be used by law enforcement agencies. The problem, cybersecurity researchers say, is that those backdoors can easily be exploited by criminals.

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Privacy

Tags: Apple Attorney General backdoor Clipper Chip Department of Justice encryption fbi golden key Google iMessage iOS 8 iPhone lawful intercept luggage National Security Agency NSA signal Transportation Security Administration TSA whatsapp William Barr

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July 29, 2019 admin

Mobile Menace Monday: Dark Android Q rises

Credit to Author: Gleb Malygin| Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2019 17:55:12 +0000

The Android Q operating system is being developed with privacy and security in mind. We take a look at both, examining new features intended for giving users better control of their devices and data.

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Tags: Android android Q beta AndroidQ app permissions apps Beta developer’s corner Google privacy security

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July 25, 2019 admin

Changing California’s privacy law: A snapshot at the support and opposition

Credit to Author: David Ruiz| Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 15:59:59 +0000

Before the California Senate returns from its summer recess, we look at the authors, supporters, opponents, and donors involved in an extended fight to change California’s privacy law, the California Consumer Privacy Act.

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Privacy

Tags: AB 1416 AB 1564 AB 25 AB 846 AB 873 ACLU of California amazon AT&T Autumn Burke Big Tech California Consumer Privacy Act CCPA deidentified Ed Chau EFF facebook Google Internet Association Jacqui Irwin Ken Cooley loyalty program Marc Berman microsoft personal information Privacy Rights Clearinghouse Senate Judiciary Committee Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson Technet

Security Sophos

July 23, 2019 admin

Your Android’s accelerometer could be used to eavesdrop on your calls

Credit to Author: Danny Bradbury| Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2019 10:13:08 +0000

Researchers have created an attack called Spearphone that uses the motion sensors in Android phones to listen to phone calls, interactions with your voice assistant, and more.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/XizfSFAizIQ” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

Security Sophos

July 23, 2019 admin

Chrome 76 blocks websites from detecting incognito mode

Credit to Author: John E Dunn| Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 13:24:56 +0000

Ever bypassed a website paywall using a browser’s privacy mode? It was once a simple hack, however, it no longer works for most websites.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/7mBVTCcCHZk” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

Kaspersky Security

July 17, 2019 admin

Transatlantic Cable podcast, episode 101

Credit to Author: Jeffrey Esposito| Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 16:06:34 +0000

Jeff and Dave discuss the $5 billion fine for Facebook, Google Home listening ,and more.

Security Sophos

July 10, 2019 admin

I telefoni Android ora possono essere chiavi di sicurezza per dispositivi iOS

Credit to Author: Sophos Italia| Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2019 05:10:14 +0000

Siete utenti iOS, ma avete un telefono Android di riserva da qualche parte? Ora potete usarlo come chiave di accesso sicuro per i servizi online<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sophos/dgdY/~4/0eKO_xq0XdQ” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>