Security News

How companies can address bias and privacy challenges in AI models
2024-12-16 05:00

In this Help Net Security interview, Emre Kazim, Co-CEO of Holistic AI, discusses the need for companies to integrate responsible AI practices into their business strategies from the start. He...

Open-source and free Android password managers that prioritize your privacy
2024-11-19 04:30

We’re often told to use strong, unique passwords, especially for important accounts like email, banking, and social media. However, managing different passwords for numerous accounts can be...

Gmail's New Shielded Email Feature Lets Users Create Aliases for Email Privacy
2024-11-18 11:15

Google appears to be readying a new feature called Shielded Email that allows users to create email aliases when signing up for online services and better combat spam. The feature was first...

TikTok Pixel Privacy Nightmare: A New Case Study
2024-11-14 10:30

Advertising on TikTok is the obvious choice for any company trying to reach a young market, and especially so if it happens to be a travel company, with 44% of American Gen Zs saying they use the...

Consumer privacy risks of data aggregation: What should organizations do?
2024-11-07 04:30

In September 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released an eye-opening report that digs into the data habits of nine major tech giants, including Amazon (Twitch), ByteDance (TikTok),...

Strong privacy laws boost confidence in sharing information with AI
2024-11-04 04:00

53% of consumers report being aware of their national privacy laws, a 17-percentage point increase compared to 2019, according to Cisco. Informed consumers are also much more likely to feel their...

Microsoft Delays Windows Copilot+ Recall Release Over Privacy Concerns
2024-11-01 08:48

Microsoft is further delaying the release of its controversial Recall feature for Windows Copilot+ PCs, stating it's taking the time to improve the experience. The development was first reported...

Google on scaling differential privacy across nearly three billion devices
2024-10-31 13:00

In this Help Net Security interview, Miguel Guevara, Product Manager, Privacy Safety and Security at Google, discusses the complexities involved in scaling differential privacy technology across...

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2024-10-24 10:00

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WhatsApp now encrypts contact databases for privacy-preserving synching
2024-10-23 18:52

The WhatsApp messenger platform has introduced Identity Proof Linked Storage (IPLS), a new privacy-preserving encrypted storage system designed for contact management. [...]