Tag: privacy
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Genetic data site openSNP to close and delete data over privacy concerns
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in SecurityNewsThe openSNP project, a platform for sharing genetic and phenotypic data, will shut down on April 30, 2025, and delete all user submissions over privacy concerns and the risk of misuse by authoritarian governments. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/genetic-data-site-opensnp-to-close-and-delete-data-over-privacy-concerns/
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FTC chief flags data privacy concerns in 23andMe bankruptcy
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in SecurityNewsThe company filed for bankruptcy after financial challenges over the past few years and;a massive data breach in 2023. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/ftc-chief-flags-data-privacy-risks-23andme-bankruptcy/744184/
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Oracle faces Texas-sized lawsuit over alleged cloud snafu and radio silence
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in SecurityNewsVictims expect to spend considerable time and money over privacy incident, lawyers argue First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/04/02/oracle_breach_class_action/
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Google Introduces EndEnd Encryption for Gmail Business Users
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in SecurityNewsGoogle has unveiled end-to-end encryption (E2EE) capabilities for Gmail enterprise users, simplifying encrypted email communication for businesses of all sizes. This feature, launched in beta today to coincide with Gmail’s birthday, aims to bridge the gap between robust security and user-friendly functionality, allowing organizations to enhance data privacy without the traditional complexity of encryption setups.…
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Hackers Exploit JavaScript CSS Tricks to Steal Browsing History
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in SecurityNewsThe web browsing history feature, designed to enhance user convenience by styling visited links differently, has inadvertently created a privacy vulnerability. Hackers have exploited this feature, using JavaScript and CSS techniques to deduce users’ online habits, revealing a concerning loophole in digital privacy. Browsers use the:visitedCSS pseudo-class to style visited links differently from unvisited ones,…
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FTC: Data privacy policy adherence necessary for 23andMe buyer
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/ftc-data-privacy-policy-adherence-necessary-for-23andme-buyer
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Apple fined Euro150 million over App Tracking Transparency issues
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in SecurityNewsAutorité de la concurrence, France’s antitrust watchdog, has fined Apple Euro150 million ($162 million) for using the App Tracking Transparency privacy framework to abuse its dominant market position in mobile app advertising on its devices. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-fined-150-million-over-app-tracking-transparency-issues/
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Building a reasonable cyber defense program
If you do business in the United States, especially across state lines, you probably know how difficult it is to comply with U.S. state data privacy laws. The federal … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/04/01/cis-reasonable-cyber-defense-program/
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France’s Antitrust Watchdog Fines Apple for Problems With App Tracking Transparency
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in SecurityNewsFrance’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. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/frances-antitrust-watchdog-fines-apple-for-problems-with-app-tracking-transparency/
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Apple Fined Euro150 Million by French Regulator Over Discriminatory ATT Consent Practices
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in SecurityNewsApple has been hit with a fine of Euro150 million ($162 million) by France’s competition watchdog over the implementation of its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) privacy framework.The Autorité de la concurrence said it’s imposing a financial penalty against Apple for abusing its dominant position as a distributor of mobile applications for iOS and iPadOS devices…
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6 hard-earned tips for leading through a cyberattack, from CSOs who’ve been there
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Tags: attack, awareness, breach, business, cisco, ciso, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, group, incident response, infosec, infrastructure, lessons-learned, military, open-source, phishing, phone, privacy, programming, ransomware, security-incident, service, skills, software, strategy, threat, training, updateDevelop muscle memory, and patience, through simulations: Authority under crisis is meaningless if you can’t establish followership. And this goes beyond the incident response team: CISOs must communicate with the entire organization, a commonly misunderstood imperative, says Pablo Riboldi, CISO of nearshore talent provider BairesDev.”I find that employee involvement tends to be overlooked during cyberattacks.…
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7 Wege, Daten (besser) zu verschlüsseln
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Tags: ai, blockchain, business, crypto, dns, encryption, github, healthcare, infrastructure, nist, office, privacy, software, updateVerschlüsseln Sie Ihre Daten zeitgemäß?Das Konzept der Kryptografie existiert schon ein paar Hundert Jahre, wird aber von findigen Wissenschaftlern und Mathematikern immer weiter vorangetrieben. Im Rahmen dieser Entwicklungsarbeit hat sich gezeigt, dass Algorithmen noch viel mehr können, als nur Daten zu schützen: Sie sind auch in der Lage, komplexe Regeln durchzusetzen und die Zusammenarbeit zu…
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Privacy Roundup: Week 13 of Year 2025
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Tags: access, ai, android, apple, application-security, breach, browser, cctv, chrome, cloud, cve, cybersecurity, data, detection, exploit, firmware, google, group, leak, linux, malware, microsoft, mobile, phishing, privacy, regulation, router, scam, service, software, technology, threat, tool, update, virus, vpn, vulnerability, zero-dayThis is a news item roundup of privacy or privacy-related news items for 23 MAR 2025 – 29 MAR 2025. Information and summaries provided here are as-is for warranty purposes. Note: You may see some traditional “security” content mixed-in here due to the close relationship between online privacy and cybersecurity – many things may overlap;…
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FTC: 23andMe’s Buyer Must Uphold Co.’s Data Privacy Pledge
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in SecurityNewsLetter to Bankruptcy Trustee Says 23andMe’s Privacy Promises Must Carry Over. The Federal Trade Commission has sent a letter to 23andMe’s bankruptcy trustees saying that any sale of the genetic testing firm or its assets will be subject to the company’s previous pledges to consumers involving the privacy and security of their sensitive information and…
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FTC says 23andMe purchaser must uphold existing privacy policy for data handling
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in SecurityNewsFederal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson on Monday sent a letter to Department of Justice bankruptcy regulators warning that any purchaser of 23andMe must adhere to the company’s current privacy policies for protecting consumers’ genetic and other data. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/ftc-23andme-purchaser-data-privacy
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French regulator fines Apple $162 million for anticompetitive use of privacy tool
The French Competition Authority found that Apple exploited its dominance in the mobile app advertising market through a tool that allows iPhone and iPad users to determine when apps can monitor their online activity. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/french-anticompetitive-fine-ad-tracking
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Understanding Privacy Changes: eBay’s AI Policy and The Future of Data Privacy
In this episode, host Tom Eston discusses recent privacy changes on eBay related to AI training and the implications for user data. He highlights the hidden opt-out feature for AI data usage and questions the transparency of such policies, especially in regions without strict privacy laws like the United States. The host also explores how……
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Canada launches breach risk self-assessment online tool
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in SecurityNewsPrivacy 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 … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/31/canada-breach-risk-self-assessment-online-tool/
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HECVAT 4.0
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in SecurityNewsWhat is HECVAT 4.0? HECVAT 4.0 (Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment Toolkit) is a standardized framework designed to help higher education institutions evaluate the cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance practices of their third-party vendors. This toolkit is particularly relevant to colleges, universities, and other educational institutions that rely on external vendors for various services, especially those……
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Understanding Privacy Changes: eBay’s AI Policy and The Future of Data Privacy
In this episode, host Tom Eston discusses recent privacy changes on eBay related to AI training and the implications for user data. He highlights the hidden opt-out feature for AI data usage and questions the transparency of such policies, especially in regions without strict privacy laws like the United States. The host also explores how……
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Building Smarter, Safer Businesses: How SecureFLO is Bridging AI Innovation with Cybersecurity
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in SecurityNewsBuilding Smarter, Safer Businesses: How SecureFLO is Bridging AI Innovation with Cybersecurity Building Smarter, Safer Businesses: How SecureFLO is Bridging AI Innovation with Cybersecurity In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, businesses are racing to adopt AI technologies to drive efficiency, automate operations, and scale faster. But with great innovation comes greater responsibility”, particularly in securing the…
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Report: Privacy-enhancing tech crucial in government data security
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/report-privacy-enhancing-tech-crucial-in-government-data-security
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23andMe’s Bankruptcy Filing Fuels Privacy Concerns
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Tags: privacyFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/23andmes-bankruptcy-filing-fuels-privacy-concerns
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Fate of DNA data raises privacy, identity issues in 23andMe bankruptcy
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/fate-of-dna-data-raises-privacy-identity-issues-in-23andme-bankruptcy
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IoT Security Gaps Put Enterprises at Risk
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in SecurityNewsDennis Giese on Reverse Engineering, Flawed Authentication, Poor Threat Modeling. IoT security flaws expose users and businesses to serious risks. Weak authentication methods allow attackers to manipulate devices, leading to data breaches and privacy violations. Reverse engineering highlights these weaknesses, said Dennis Giese, IoT security and privacy researcher. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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7 cutting-edge encryption techniques for reimagining data security
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Tags: ai, computer, cryptography, data, dns, encryption, government, ibm, identity, nist, office, privacy, risk, software, technology, trainingPrivate information retrieval: Securing a database is fairly straightforward. Protecting the privacy of the users, however, is a bit more difficult. Private information retrieval algorithms make it possible for people to search the database for specific blocks of data without revealing too much to the database owner.This extra layer of protection relies on scrambling larger…
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British company Advanced fined £3m by privacy regulator over ransomware attack
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in SecurityNewsA business that provides IT services to numerous healthcare providers in the United Kingdom has been fined about $4 million by the country’s privacy regulator over a ransomware attack in 2022. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/advanced-fined-3-million-ransomware-attack-ico