Tag: privacy risks
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ICE Bans Meta Smart Glasses Over Privacy Risks
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.
Crypto Wallets Expose Users to Cross-Site Tracking Risks
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.