Security News

Google Services Track User Movements In Privacy Faux Pas
2018-08-14 17:04

A recent report found that Google services - with functions like checking maps, the weather, and search - are tracking users even when they deny permission.

New Privacy Issues for Amazon
2018-08-10 10:02

An analysis of the privacy issues Amazon will face as it dives deeper into the healthcare business leads the latest edition of the ISMG Security Report. Also featured: A preview of ISMG's Security...

Android Pie: Security and privacy changes
2018-08-07 15:36

It is official: “Android P” is Android Pie, and it comes with a variety of new capabilities and security and privacy changes. The newest version (9.0) of the popular mobile OS introduces a new...

Mozilla faces resistance over DNS privacy test
2018-08-07 12:26

Is Mozilla’s enthusiasm for DNS-over-HTTPS getting out of hand?

Amazon's Healthcare Expansion: Analyzing Privacy Concerns
2018-08-06 20:02

As Amazon expands its activities in healthcare, include a high-profile venture into the pharmacy business, the online retail giant will face a wide variety of important privacy issues, attorneys...

Consumer DNA Testing Takes a Step Towards Privacy, Transparency
2018-08-03 19:50

Ancestry, MyHeritage and others have committed to a policy framework for the collection, protection, sharing and use of consumer genetic data.

CA Technologies partnering on research that will help drive Privacy by Design
2018-08-02 10:00

CA Technologies announced its participation in the “Privacy and Data Protection for Engineers” (PDP4E) European research project which aims to provide software engineers with tools and...

HHS Weighs Changes to Health Data Privacy Regulations
2018-08-01 19:47

Privacy and Security Experts Offer Insights on What Changes Make SenseHHS is considering making changes to federal privacy regulations governing health data - including HIPAA and the 42 CFR Part 2...

Connected Car Apps Open Privacy Hole For Used Car Owners
2018-07-30 19:18

In a resale scenario, a previous owner could continue to have access to the online account – with all the new owner’s information stored within.

Facebook's Security and Privacy Overhaul Comes at a Price
2018-07-26 11:33

CEO Mark Zuckerberg Reports Decreased Profitability, GDPR ImpactFacebook is making substantial investments to improve its data security and privacy practices. But the long-term cost of those...