Security / Privacy – Page 48 – PossibleThreat Articles

Credit to Author: David Nield| Date: Sun, 18 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Tired of advertisers spying on your private communications? This beta promises to kick tracking technology to the curb.

US Border Agents May Have a Copy of Your Text Messages

Credit to Author: Andrew Couts| Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Plus: An AI artist exposes surveillance of Instagram users, the US charges Iranians over a ransomware campaign, and more.

Credit to Author: Matt Laslo| Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000

The American Data Privacy and Protection Act could protect people across the country. But first, it has to get past Nancy Pelosi.

Credit to Author: Matt Laslo| Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2022 19:01:41 +0000

Peiter “Mudge” Zatko’s allegations about the social media platform renewed a sense of urgency for lawmakers to rein in Big Tech.

Credit to Author: Matt Burgess| Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Exposing wrongdoing is risky on the best of days. Whistleblower Aid cofounder John Tye explains the extensive steps needed to keep people safe.

Credit to Author: Lily Hay Newman| Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Safety Check and Lockdown Mode give people in vulnerable situations ways to quarantine themselves from acute risks.

Credit to Author: Matt Burgess| Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Samizdat Online syndicates banned news sites by hosting them on uncensored domains—allowing people to access independent reporting.

Credit to Author: Matt Burgess| Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:45:36 +0000

With iOS 16 and macOS Ventura, Apple is introducing passkeys—a more convenient and secure alternative to passwords.

Credit to Author: Lily Hay Newman| Date: Tue, 06 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000

US lawmakers keep warning about the popular app. But until they can explain what makes it uniquely dangerous, it’s difficult to tailor a resolution.

Credit to Author: Lily Hay Newman| Date: Sat, 03 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Plus: An unsecured database exposed face recognition data in China, ‘Cuba’ ransomware knocks out Montenegro, and more.