Meet Glassbox, a tool that shines a light on browser fingerprinting tricks, allowing you to see how easily trackers can single out your browser and device from the crowd. By mirroring live fingerprinting, Glassbox gives you a glimpse into the raw data that can be used to identify you online.
Your online privacy is disappearing, piece by piece, as the internet quietly rebuilt itself around a business model that thrives on collecting and selling your personal data. Every click, every download, and every form you fill out is fueling a multibillion-dollar industry that tracks, profiles, and monetizes your online life.
The use of Meta smart glasses poses a significant risk of secretly recording or transmitting sensitive information, compromising privacy and legal protections, which is why ICE has banned their use. These devices essentially act as body-worn cameras, capable of covertly capturing video and audio.
Ever wondered who's really behind the ads you see online? A single search on DecryptAds for a popular site like espn.com uncovers a staggering 143 ad partners and 19 data broker domains, revealing the surprisingly complex adtech ecosystem.
OpenAI's new Computer History feature for ChatGPT users raises some red flags, capturing a detailed stream of interactions like clicks, typing, and keyboard shortcuts from allowed apps and websites, and storing them as local memory files that could potentially be accessed by other programs on your macOS.
Say goodbye to the hassle of manually verifying safety numbers - Signal's new Automatic Key Verification feature adds an extra layer of protection to ensure your encrypted chats remain private and secure. This innovative update lets you confirm your chats haven't been intercepted, without needing to meet in person or use another channel.
Say goodbye to encryption anxiety - Signal's new Automatic Key Verification feature lets you easily confirm that your contacts' public keys match up, with just a tap and a reassuring green checkmark. Simply hit the "Verify automatically" button in your contact's profile, and breathe easy knowing their key is secure.
Wetherspoons is taking a stand against covert surveillance by asking customers to switch off their smart glasses' cameras, citing concerns over secret filming of patrons and staff. The pub chain is opting for a camera-off approach rather than an outright ban on the wearable tech.
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A security researcher uncovered disturbing examples of sensitive data exposed through Anthropic's chatbot Claude, including private cryptocurrency wallet keys and personal info, despite the company's claims of prioritizing user privacy. This incident raises serious concerns about Claude's ability to safeguard user conversations.
ZKPs offer a game-changing solution, allowing companies to securely share proof of vulnerabilities without exposing sensitive data that could be exploited by attackers. By using ZKPs, organizations can demonstrate the truth of a statement, such as confirming a specific vulnerability exists, without revealing confidential details.
A man is facing prosecution for using his phone's wipe feature at the border, specifically with GrapheneOS, a custom Android operating system that prioritizes security. He provided border officials with a code that deliberately erased his phone's contents, sparking a criminal charge.
Limiting end-to-end encryption would have far-reaching and devastating effects on cybersecurity, commerce, and government operations. Governments worldwide are pushing laws to restrict this vital security measure, sparking a heated debate about the future of online protection.
Two-thirds of organizations are hitting the brakes on Microsoft Copilot rollouts, citing fears that the AI assistant could inadvertently spill confidential data. This widespread hesitation is driven by top-level concerns that Copilot might expose sensitive information from corporate systems.
Google just made account recovery a whole lot easier with its new selfie-based feature, allowing you to regain access to your account with a quick snap when other methods aren't an option. Simply record a short video on a device with a camera, and you're good to go!
Say goodbye to account lockouts! Google's new selfie video sign-in feature lets you register a short video of yourself and use a fresh recording to regain access to your account if you get locked out.
A council worker's alarming four-day data snooping spree has exposed glaring vulnerabilities in surveillance systems, leaving many to wonder how such unauthorized access was possible. Fortunately, the individual was spared a prison sentence, but the incident raises serious questions about data security.
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Apple has fixed a vulnerability in its Hide My Email feature that could have exposed user email addresses, although it's unclear how often the flaw was exploited. The flaw was discovered by security researchers and disclosed to Apple in June 2025.
A simple typo in a police report led to a writer's mistaken identity, tracking, and arrest - highlighting a glaring flaw in Flock camera's license plate tracking technology. The AI system failed to catch a small numeric discrepancy, matching a partial plate entry to a completely different vehicle.
With data breaches skyrocketing - a record 3,322 in the US last year alone - and over 30 age assurance laws now in force worldwide, the need for robust biometric age verification has never been more pressing. As governments crack down on underage access to social media, on-device processing is emerging as a crucial solution.
Researchers at KU Leuven have uncovered a concerning vulnerability in popular crypto wallets, finding that they can leak user data, allowing for cross-site tracking and linking of separate addresses. This issue affects around 35 million users of 85 widely-used browser-extension wallets.
Elon Musk has vowed to wipe out all user data uploaded to SpaceXAI, following a shocking discovery that the company's AI tool, Grok Build, was secretly sending entire repositories, complete with full Git history and raw files, to a Google Cloud Storage bucket. The purge promises a clean slate, with Musk assuring that zero data will remain.
Meta just filed a patent for an AI system that can track emotions through voice and biometric data, potentially allowing for continuous emotional analysis throughout the day. This innovative technology could revolutionize the way we interact with devices, making it possible for them to respond to our emotional needs.
Say goodbye to annoying YouTube ads - DuckDuckGo's browser now blocks most video ads, giving you a seamless viewing experience with uninterrupted playback. With this update, you can enjoy your favorite videos ad-free on iOS, Mac, and Windows devices, and easily enable it on Android too.
Flock Cameras are revolutionizing vehicle surveillance by enabling law enforcement to track vehicles even without license plates. With Flock's innovative Vehicle Fingerprint technology, officers can gather crucial details like decals, bumper stickers, and temporary state tags to build a case.