Security News

WhatsApp cofounder: “I sold my users’ privacy”
2018-09-28 13:27

Regretful WhatsApp cofounder Brian Acton has joined the ranks of the Silicon Valley mea-culpa-rati.

Google Vows Privacy Changes in Chrome Browser After User Backlash
2018-09-26 14:48

The tech giant promised that it will be more transparent about users' data in Chrome 70 after coming under fire for its privacy policies earlier this week.

Senate Panel to Hear From Internet Execs on Privacy Policies
2018-09-26 14:16

The Trump administration is hoping Congress can come up with a new set of national rules governing how companies can use consumers' data that finds a balance between "privacy and prosperity." read more

U.S. Unveils First Step Toward New Online Privacy Rules
2018-09-26 00:57

The US administration called Tuesday for public comments on a "new approach to consumer data privacy" that could trigger fresh regulations of internet companies. read more

Security and privacy improvements in macOS Mojave
2018-09-25 13:04

Apple has released macOS Mojave, which comes with a new Dark Mode, a redesigned Mac App Store, and many new and modified features. It also sports changes aimed at enhancing users’ privacy and...

Google’s Forced Sign-in to Chrome Raises Privacy Red Flags
2018-09-24 16:33

Chrome users are now automatically signed into the browser if they're signed into any other Google service, such as Gmail.

Opioid Crisis Raises Tough Privacy Issues
2018-09-21 20:33

Healthcare Organizations Push Congress to Align Substance Abuse Privacy Regs With HIPAAAs CISOs, CIOs and privacy officers look for ways to boost the timely, secure sharing of healthcare...

Equifax Hit With Maximum UK Privacy Fine After Mega-Breach
2018-09-20 11:33

'Multiple Failures' Cited as Watchdog Levies Maximum Possible Pre-GDPR FineCredit bureau Equifax has been hit with the maximum possible fine under U.K. law for "multiple failures" that contributed...

GDPR: The Global Impact on Privacy
2018-09-19 19:33

Richard Henderson of Infosec Global Sizes Up the EU Law's Influence So FarRichard Henderson of Infosec Global discusses the impact of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation and...

Privacy Protection Means Encryption at the Application Layer
2018-09-19 12:56

Comprehensive Data Security Measures Should Include a Formal Process for Application Security and Vulnerability Assessment  read more