Security News

DuckDuckGo launches a premium Privacy Pro VPN service
2024-04-11 12:00

DuckDuckGo has launched a new paid-for 3-in-1 subscription service called 'Privacy Pro,' which includes a virtual private network, a personal data removal service, and an identity theft restoration solution. The introduction of Privacy Pro marks the first case of a premium product from DuckDuckGo, allowing it to enter a highly competitive space with the impetus of an established entity that has won the trust of millions from its existing product portfolio.

Head of Israeli cyber spy unit exposed ... by his own privacy mistake
2024-04-08 06:28

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.

Academics probe Apple's privacy settings and get lost and confused
2024-04-05 05:34

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.

Location tracking and the battle for digital privacy
2024-04-03 05:00

The data broker market for location tracking is a more than $12B a year industry that is rife with serious privacy issues. What's on the line for consumers, beyond helping you book a ride or check the weather? If your data is sold to a data broker, the answer can be A LOT. Of all the types of personal data collected without our knowing every day, precise location data is perhaps the most concerning.

Google to Delete Billions of Browsing Records in 'Incognito Mode' Privacy Lawsuit Settlement
2024-04-02 07:08

Google has agreed to purge billions of data records reflecting users' browsing activities to settle a class action lawsuit that claimed the search giant tracked them without their knowledge or...

Securing privacy in the face of expanding data volumes
2024-04-01 03:00

One of the primary concerns regarding data privacy is the potential for breaches and unauthorized access. Whether it's financial records, medical histories, or personal communications, individuals have a right to control who can access their data and for what purposes.

Stalkerware usage surging, despite data privacy concerns
2024-03-20 13:15

In North America, 77 percent of all instances were in the United States, according to the annual State of Stalkerware report. Stalkerware is easily available and can be downloaded from the internet onto a victim's smartphone without their knowledge, enabling whomever put the surveillance app on their partner's or child's devices to spy on their victims while the software remains "Invisible to the user."

Harnessing the power of privacy-enhancing tech for safer AI adoption
2024-03-18 05:00

A consensus on regulatory AI frameworks seems distant. The imperative for secure and responsible AI deployment cannot be overstated.

How organizations can keep up with shifting data privacy regulations
2024-03-12 04:30

With no sign of regulations slowing down, enterprises struggle to keep pace with the rapid changes. According to a recent NTT Data survey of business executives, 3 in 4 organizations can't keep up with data regulations, holding them back from successfully using their data for innovation and digital transformation.

Brave browser launches privacy-focused AI assistant on Android
2024-02-29 20:42

Brave Software is the next company to jump into AI, announcing a new privacy-preserving AI assistant called "Leo" is rolling out on the Android version of its browser through the latest release, version 1.63. Brave says its AI assistant stands out for its ability to provide high-quality, relevant answers with fewer errors, thanks to leveraging several advanced large-language models like Mixtral 8x7B, Claude Instant, and Llama 2 13B, with Mixtral set as the default for its multilingual capabilities and superior performance.