privacy – Page 69 – Computer Security Articles

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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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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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

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July 24, 2019 admin

FaceApp scares point to larger data collection problems

Credit to Author: David Ruiz| Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 16:38:29 +0000

The blowback against FaceApp—for which data the company can collect and how it can use that data—is a bit overblown. Countless American companies do the exact same thing today.

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Tags: Chuck Schumer end user license agreement FaceApp facial recognition government surveillance privacy policy russia terms of service

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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=””/>

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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=””/>

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July 23, 2019 admin

Hacked Bulgarian database reaches online forums

Credit to Author: Danny Bradbury| Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 12:21:30 +0000

Data on millions of people stolen from the Bulgarian government has already popped up on hacker trading forums.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/cIsspE3NhLw” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

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July 23, 2019 admin

Stop facial recognition trials now, warns UK committee

Credit to Author: Danny Bradbury| Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 10:26:39 +0000

The UK government should suspend trials of automatic facial recognition systems until it can meet regulators’ concerns about the technology, according to a report released Friday.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/0CSbKeo22L8″ height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

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July 23, 2019 admin

Firefox to pile on more native privacy features

Credit to Author: Danny Bradbury| Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 11:28:43 +0000

Mozilla is integrating its Lockwise password manager directly into the browser and expanding its support for the Have I Been Pwned website.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/q-NknoPxSgU” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>