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Kaiser Permanente handed over 13.4M people's data to Microsoft, Google, others
2024-04-26 18:14

Your profile can be used to present content that appears more relevant based on your possible interests, such as by adapting the order in which content is shown to you, so that it is even easier for you to find content that matches your interests. Content presented to you on this service can be based on your content personalisation profiles, which can reflect your activity on this or other services, possible interests and personal aspects.

Google Postpones Third-Party Cookie Deprecation Amid U.K. Regulatory Scrutiny
2024-04-25 06:37

Google has once again pushed its plans to deprecate third-party tracking cookies in its Chrome web browser as it works to address outstanding competition concerns from U.K. regulators over its...

Google Meet opens client-side encrypted calls to non Google users
2024-04-24 15:44

Google is updating the client-side encryption mechanism for Google Meet to allow external participants, including those without Google accounts, to join encrypted calls. Google Meet is part of the Google Workspace suite and provides users with secure video meetings and calls over the internet.

Google cools on cookie phase-out while regulators chew on plans
2024-04-24 14:31

Your profile can be used to present content that appears more relevant based on your possible interests, such as by adapting the order in which content is shown to you, so that it is even easier for you to find content that matches your interests. Content presented to you on this service can be based on your content personalisation profiles, which can reflect your activity on this or other services, possible interests and personal aspects.

UK data watchdog questions how private Google's Privacy Sandbox is
2024-04-22 11:13

Your profile can be used to present content that appears more relevant based on your possible interests, such as by adapting the order in which content is shown to you, so that it is even easier for you to find content that matches your interests. Content presented to you on this service can be based on your content personalisation profiles, which can reflect your activity on this or other services, possible interests and personal aspects.

Google all at sea over rising tide of robo-spam
2024-04-22 08:30

Your profile can be used to present content that appears more relevant based on your possible interests, such as by adapting the order in which content is shown to you, so that it is even easier for you to find content that matches your interests. Content presented to you on this service can be based on your content personalisation profiles, which can reflect your activity on this or other services, possible interests and personal aspects.

Google ad impersonates Whales Market to push wallet drainer malware
2024-04-18 17:55

Today, BleepingComputer was contacted about a phishing ad for the trading platform in Google search results. A quick search for Whales Market in Google displayed a sponsored ad at the top of the search results, displaying what looks like legitimate URLs for the site.

Malicious Google Ads Pushing Fake IP Scanner Software with Hidden Backdoor
2024-04-18 04:48

A new Google malvertising campaign is leveraging a cluster of domains mimicking a legitimate IP scanner software to deliver a previously unknown backdoor dubbed MadMxShell. "The threat actor...

Google to crack down on third-party YouTube apps that block ads
2024-04-16 18:01

YouTube announced yesterday that third-party applications that block ads while watching YouTube videos violates its Terms of Service, and it will soon start taking action against the apps. Google exposes numerous APIs allowing developers to integrate YouTube into their applications, showing videos or retrieving data about videos hosted on the platform.

Google Chrome: Security and UI Tips You Need to Know
2024-04-16 16:00

Google's Chrome web browser held a 64.41% command of the global browser market share in January 2024. This guide, written by Jack Wallen for TechRepublic Premium, will provide you with some of the most important tips for using Google's Chrome web browser.