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Worldcoin Ordered to Delete All Iris Scanning Data From Users in Spain, Germany
Spanish data protection watchdog AEPD and the Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision (BayLDA) have ordered Sam Altman-led World (formerly Worldcoin) to erase all the iris scanning data it has collected so far.
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Meta Fined $253 Million Over Facebook Hacks By Ireland
An Irish regulator helping to police European Union data privacy said Tuesday it had fined Facebook-owner Meta 251 million euros ($263 million) for a data protection failure that saw Facebook accounts hacked.
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Facebook-Parent Meta Settles with Australia's Privacy Watchdog Over Cambridge Analytica Lawsuit
Meta Platforms has agreed to a AUD 50 million settlement ($31.85 million or roughly Rs. 270 crore), Australia's privacy watchdog over the Cambridge Analytica scandal. In June 2023, the country's federal court ordered Meta and the privacy commissioner to enter mediation.
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How to Unlock WhatsApp Chats on Android and iOS: A Step-by-Step Guide
WhatsApp’s Chat Lock feature enhances privacy by allowing users to secure specific chats with authentication methods like PIN, password, fingerprint, or Face ID. This step-by-step guide walks you through locking and unlocking chats on both Android and iOS devices. Locked chats are stored in a separate folder, hidden from the main chat list, with ...
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Google Lets Users Temporarily Pause Location Updates to Improve Unwanted Bluetooth Tracker Detection
Google has updated its unknown tracker alerts for Android, enabling users to locate and disable hidden trackers. Users can now pause location updates to protect their privacy when a tracker is detected. Additionally, they can find hidden tags compatible with the Find My Device network using an Android smartphone.
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Made In China AI Is Getting More Persuasive
When it comes to a new crop of generative artificial intelligence technology, the power of "persuasion" has been identified as a potentially catastrophic risk right alongside fears that models could gain autonomy or help build a nuclear weapon
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Apple Intelligence in China Will Reportedly Be Backed by Baidu’s Ernie 4.0 AI Model
Apple Intelligence, the company’s in-house suite of artificial intelligence (AI) features for its devices, will reportedly be provided by Baidu’s AI models in China. The Cupertino-based tech giant has so far not released its new AI features in the European Union countries and China due to regulatory obstacles. While the problem in the EU largel...
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Apple Accused of Silencing Workers, Spying on Personal Devices
Apple faces new accusations in a lawsuit filed by an employee over unlawful surveillance of employees' personal devices and iCloud accounts, The employee has alleged the firm requires staff to install software on personal devices used for work that provides access to their personal data, and prohibits them from discussing wages and work conditions.
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Chameleon AI Model That Can Add Digital Mask to Protect Images From Facial Recognition Tools Unveiled
A group of researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can protect users from undesired facial scanning by bad actors. Dubbed Chameleon, the AI model uses a special masking technology to generate a mask that hides the faces in images without impacting the visual quality of the protected image. Additionally, the researcher...
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Maryam Faisal Becomes Fifth Victim In Series Of Pakistani Influencer Video Leaks
The leaked video has sparked debates about digital privacy and the growing problem of online harassment targeting influencers.
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Microsoft Denies Using Word and Excel User Data For Training AI
The controversy erupted as social media users speculated the possibility based on the "opt-out" feature inside Microsoft 365 Suite
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Google Drive for Android Reportedly Developing Privacy Screen Feature for Enhanced Security
Google Drive is developing a new feature for Android devices that is speculated to add a layer of security while accessing the app, according to a report. It is said to have been discovered during an APK teardown of the app on the Android platform. The feature, called Privacy Screen, has been available on the iOS version of the cloud storage app si...
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US Court Links Sanctions On Tornado Case Linked To North Korean Hackers
Tornado Cash ensures anonymity by allowing token withdrawals from one address while accepting token deposits from another.
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Prince Harry's Phone-Hacking Lawsuit Against Daily Mail To Go To Trial In 2026
Prince Harry and other high-profile British figures' privacy lawsuits against the Daily Mail newspaper's publisher will go to trial in early 2026.
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Kanwal Aftab Becomes Latest Victim In Series Of Pakistani Influencer Video Leaks
The leaked video has sparked debates about digital privacy and the growing problem of online harassment targeting influencers.
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Worldcoin Ordered to Delete All Iris Scanning Data From Users in Spain, Germany
Spanish data protection watchdog AEPD and the Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision (BayLDA) have ordered Sam Altman-led World (formerly Worldcoin) to erase all the iris scanning data it has collected so far.
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Meta Fined $253 Million Over Facebook Hacks By Ireland
An Irish regulator helping to police European Union data privacy said Tuesday it had fined Facebook-owner Meta 251 million euros ($263 million) for a data protection failure that saw Facebook accounts hacked.
-
Facebook-Parent Meta Settles with Australia's Privacy Watchdog Over Cambridge Analytica Lawsuit
Meta Platforms has agreed to a AUD 50 million settlement ($31.85 million or roughly Rs. 270 crore), Australia's privacy watchdog over the Cambridge Analytica scandal. In June 2023, the country's federal court ordered Meta and the privacy commissioner to enter mediation.
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How to Unlock WhatsApp Chats on Android and iOS: A Step-by-Step Guide
WhatsApp’s Chat Lock feature enhances privacy by allowing users to secure specific chats with authentication methods like PIN, password, fingerprint, or Face ID. This step-by-step guide walks you through locking and unlocking chats on both Android and iOS devices. Locked chats are stored in a separate folder, hidden from the main chat list, with ...
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Google Lets Users Temporarily Pause Location Updates to Improve Unwanted Bluetooth Tracker Detection
Google has updated its unknown tracker alerts for Android, enabling users to locate and disable hidden trackers. Users can now pause location updates to protect their privacy when a tracker is detected. Additionally, they can find hidden tags compatible with the Find My Device network using an Android smartphone.
-
Made In China AI Is Getting More Persuasive
When it comes to a new crop of generative artificial intelligence technology, the power of "persuasion" has been identified as a potentially catastrophic risk right alongside fears that models could gain autonomy or help build a nuclear weapon
-
Apple Intelligence in China Will Reportedly Be Backed by Baidu’s Ernie 4.0 AI Model
Apple Intelligence, the company’s in-house suite of artificial intelligence (AI) features for its devices, will reportedly be provided by Baidu’s AI models in China. The Cupertino-based tech giant has so far not released its new AI features in the European Union countries and China due to regulatory obstacles. While the problem in the EU largel...
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Apple Accused of Silencing Workers, Spying on Personal Devices
Apple faces new accusations in a lawsuit filed by an employee over unlawful surveillance of employees' personal devices and iCloud accounts, The employee has alleged the firm requires staff to install software on personal devices used for work that provides access to their personal data, and prohibits them from discussing wages and work conditions.
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Chameleon AI Model That Can Add Digital Mask to Protect Images From Facial Recognition Tools Unveiled
A group of researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can protect users from undesired facial scanning by bad actors. Dubbed Chameleon, the AI model uses a special masking technology to generate a mask that hides the faces in images without impacting the visual quality of the protected image. Additionally, the researcher...
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Maryam Faisal Becomes Fifth Victim In Series Of Pakistani Influencer Video Leaks
The leaked video has sparked debates about digital privacy and the growing problem of online harassment targeting influencers.
-
Microsoft Denies Using Word and Excel User Data For Training AI
The controversy erupted as social media users speculated the possibility based on the "opt-out" feature inside Microsoft 365 Suite
-
Google Drive for Android Reportedly Developing Privacy Screen Feature for Enhanced Security
Google Drive is developing a new feature for Android devices that is speculated to add a layer of security while accessing the app, according to a report. It is said to have been discovered during an APK teardown of the app on the Android platform. The feature, called Privacy Screen, has been available on the iOS version of the cloud storage app si...
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US Court Links Sanctions On Tornado Case Linked To North Korean Hackers
Tornado Cash ensures anonymity by allowing token withdrawals from one address while accepting token deposits from another.
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Prince Harry's Phone-Hacking Lawsuit Against Daily Mail To Go To Trial In 2026
Prince Harry and other high-profile British figures' privacy lawsuits against the Daily Mail newspaper's publisher will go to trial in early 2026.
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Kanwal Aftab Becomes Latest Victim In Series Of Pakistani Influencer Video Leaks
The leaked video has sparked debates about digital privacy and the growing problem of online harassment targeting influencers.
