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Credit to Author: Chris Stokel-Walker| Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:05:21 +0000

A German ad-tech trial features what Vodafone calls “digital tokens.” Should you be worried?

The Post-Roe Privacy Nightmare Has Arrived

June 25, 2022 admin 0 Comments Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / Privacy, Security / Security News

Credit to Author: Andrew Couts| Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Plus: Microsoft details Russia’s Ukraine hacking campaign, Meta’s election integrity efforts dwindle, and more.

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How to Move Your WhatsApp Chats Across Devices and Apps

June 25, 2022 admin 0 Comments Security, Security / Privacy

Credit to Author: Matt Burgess| Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0000

It’s never been easier to switch between iPhone and Android—and to get your messages out of the Meta ecosystem entirely.

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Parents Need to Know What’s Going On Inside Their Day Care Apps

June 23, 2022 admin 0 Comments Ideas, Security / Privacy

Credit to Author: Alexis Hancock| Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0000

After months of digging into privacy and security issues around these apps, I have some serious concerns.

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Brave Now Lets You Customize Search Results—for Better or Worse

June 22, 2022 admin Security, Security / Privacy

Credit to Author: Matt Burgess| Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2022 15:59:55 +0000

The privacy-focused company’s new Goggles tool allows users to weed out the noise—whatever that might mean.

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Cops Will Be Able to Scan Your Fingerprints With a Phone

June 17, 2022 admin Security, Security / Privacy

Credit to Author: Matt Burgess| Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Contactless fingerprinting uses a smartphone camera to capture your prints—and opens up a whole new set of privacy concerns.

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Shanghai’s Censors Can’t Hide Stories of the Dead

June 13, 2022 admin Security, Security / Privacy

Credit to Author: Sonya Yuan| Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Many people reportedly died after struggling to access medical care during a brutal lockdown. The families want to make sure these deaths are counted.

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The Tricky Business of Elon Musk Getting Twitter Fire-Hose Access

June 10, 2022 admin Security, Security / Privacy

Credit to Author: Chris Stokel-Walker| Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2022 19:01:24 +0000

Twitter has reportedly given the billionaire access to its full stream of tweets and related user data. Is your privacy in jeopardy?

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