Security News

CVE fallout: The splintering of the standard vulnerability tracking system has begun
2025-04-18 09:54

MITRE, EUVD, GCVE … WTF? Comment The splintering of the global system for identifying and tracking security bugs in technology products has begun.…

Chrome extensions with 6 million installs have hidden tracking code
2025-04-17 16:50

A set of 57 Chrome extensions with 6,000,000 users have been discovered with very risky capabilities, such as monitoring browsing behavior, accessing cookies for domains, and potentially executing...

Apple fined €150 million over App Tracking Transparency issues
2025-04-01 16:37

Autorité de la concurrence, France's antitrust watchdog, has fined Apple €150 million ($162 million) for using the App Tracking Transparency privacy framework to abuse its dominant market position...

Vivaldi integrates Proton VPN into the browser to fight web tracking
2025-03-27 13:39

Vivaldi has announced the integration of Proton VPN directly into its browser without requiring add-on downloads or plugin activations, allowing users to protect their data against 'Big Tech'...

Watchdog ponders why Apple doesn't apply its strict app tracking rules to itself
2025-02-14 09:28

Germany's Federal Cartel Office voices concerns iPhone maker may be breaking competition law Apple is feeling the heat over its acclaimed iPhone privacy policy after a German regulator's review of...

How to detect and disable Apple AirTags that might be tracking you
2025-02-11 04:30

Apple’s AirTags are a convenient way to track personal items like keys and bags, but they also raise concerns about unwanted tracking and stalking. To help users stay safe, Apple has implemented...

UK armed forces fast-tracking cyber warriors to defend digital front lines
2025-02-10 09:30

High starting salaries promised after public sector infosec pay criticized The UK's Ministry of Defence (MoD) is fast-tracking cybersecurity specialists in a bid to fortify its protection against...

How to use Apple’s App Privacy Report to monitor data tracking
2025-01-27 04:00

The App Privacy Report, which Apple introduced in iOS 15.2, allows users to monitor how apps access data and interact with third-party services. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the...

Allstate car insurer sued for tracking drivers without permission
2025-01-14 21:29

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Allstate and its data subsidiary Arity for unlawfully collecting, using, and selling driving data from over 45 million Americans. [...]

SafePay ransomware gang claims Microlise attack that disrupted prison van tracking
2024-11-22 08:34

Fledgling band of crooks says it stole 1.2 TB of data The new SafePay ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for the attack on UK telematics biz Microlise, giving the company less than 24...