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#data-privacy
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
20 hours ago

A data removal service helped me reclaim my privacy - see if you need one, too

Personal data is collected and sold by brokers, making removal services essential for protecting sensitive information.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

My personal data has been leaked several times - this service helped clean it all up

Data removal services like DeleteMe help protect personal information from being sold online after data breaches.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
20 hours ago

A data removal service helped me reclaim my privacy - see if you need one, too

Personal data is collected and sold by brokers, making removal services essential for protecting sensitive information.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

My personal data has been leaked several times - this service helped clean it all up

Data removal services like DeleteMe help protect personal information from being sold online after data breaches.
#privacy
Privacy professionals
fromKqed
23 hours ago

What Is the Point of California's Privacy Laws if Big Tech Ignores Them? | KQED

Google's non-compliance with the Global Privacy Control opt-out signal is evident in network traffic.
Privacy professionals
fromKqed
23 hours ago

What Is the Point of California's Privacy Laws if Big Tech Ignores Them? | KQED

Google's non-compliance with the Global Privacy Control opt-out signal is evident in network traffic.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Dangerous Apps In the Web of Data Brokers

Smartphone apps collect detailed location data, often shared with data brokers, posing security risks to users, including soldiers and government officials.
fromNature
1 day ago

Researchers: here's how to audit your fragmented digital identity

A search for 'Guo Wei' in ORCID returned 616 profiles, none affiliated with the Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, highlighting the difficulty in verifying academic identities.
Higher education
fromTheregister
5 hours ago

Autovista blames ransomware for service disruption

"We know that getting this resolved quickly is important to you. Our top priority is to securely restore impacted applications, although we do not have a firm timeline on this yet."
EU data protection
#data-breach
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

Europe's Largest Gym Chain Says Data Breach Impacts 1 Million Members

Basic-Fit experienced a data breach affecting personal information of approximately 1 million members across several European countries.
EU data protection
fromTNW | Data-Security
2 days ago

Basic-Fit hit by hack affecting members across multiple countries, including 200,000 in the Netherlands

Basic-Fit experienced a data breach affecting 200,000 members, exposing personal and bank details but not passwords or identity documents.
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

300,000 People Impacted by Eurail Data Breach

Eurail is notifying over 300,000 customers about a data breach that exposed personal information, including names and passport numbers.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Hack at Anodot leaves over a dozen breached companies facing extortion | TechCrunch

Hackers stole data from multiple companies after breaching Anodot, exposing customers to extortion and potential data publication.
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

Europe's Largest Gym Chain Says Data Breach Impacts 1 Million Members

Basic-Fit experienced a data breach affecting personal information of approximately 1 million members across several European countries.
EU data protection
fromTNW | Data-Security
2 days ago

Basic-Fit hit by hack affecting members across multiple countries, including 200,000 in the Netherlands

Basic-Fit experienced a data breach affecting 200,000 members, exposing personal and bank details but not passwords or identity documents.
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

300,000 People Impacted by Eurail Data Breach

Eurail is notifying over 300,000 customers about a data breach that exposed personal information, including names and passport numbers.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Hack at Anodot leaves over a dozen breached companies facing extortion | TechCrunch

Hackers stole data from multiple companies after breaching Anodot, exposing customers to extortion and potential data publication.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
10 hours ago

Microsoft faces fresh Windows Recall security concerns

A new tool, TotalRecall Reloaded, extracts data from Microsoft's redesigned Recall feature, raising ongoing security and privacy concerns.
Software development
fromZDNET
6 hours ago

'Like handing out the blueprint to a bank vault': Why AI led one company to abandon open source

Cal is shifting from open source to proprietary licensing due to security risks posed by modern AI tools.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 minutes ago

Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety

Social media executives are meeting with UK leaders to discuss children's online safety and responsibilities of tech companies.
Social media marketing
fromWIRED
11 hours ago

X's Big Bot Purge Wiped Out a Lot of People's Secret Porn Feeds

X's crackdown on bots has led to the suspension of many human accounts, including those used for private content curation.
Education
fromWIRED
11 hours ago

The Deepfake Nudes Crisis in Schools Is Much Worse Than You Thought

AI-generated deepfake nude images are impacting nearly 90 schools and over 600 students globally, causing severe emotional distress among victims.
#cybersecurity
Careers
fromSecurityWeek
8 hours ago

CISO Conversations: Ross McKerchar, CISO at Sophos

Ross McKerchar transitioned from IT to cybersecurity, becoming CISO at Sophos, emphasizing leadership skills and the growing cybersecurity profession.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
5 hours ago

Expect more cybersecurity executive orders soon, national cyber director says

President Trump is expected to sign more cybersecurity executive orders soon, following the release of the national cyber strategy.
Information security
from24/7 Wall St.
1 hour ago

Why Cybersecurity Stocks Look Built for the Next Big Spending Cycle

Cybersecurity firms like CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks are poised for growth amid rising cyber threats and the emergence of advanced AI technologies.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

Nightclub Giant RCI Hospitality Reports Data Breach

RCI Hospitality Holdings reported a cybersecurity incident exposing sensitive personal information of independent contractors due to an IDOR vulnerability.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

Weekly Recap: Fiber Optic Spying, Windows Rootkit, AI Vulnerability Hunting and More

A critical zero-day vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader is actively exploited, alongside state-sponsored cyber threats targeting U.S. infrastructure.
Careers
fromSecurityWeek
8 hours ago

CISO Conversations: Ross McKerchar, CISO at Sophos

Ross McKerchar transitioned from IT to cybersecurity, becoming CISO at Sophos, emphasizing leadership skills and the growing cybersecurity profession.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
5 hours ago

Expect more cybersecurity executive orders soon, national cyber director says

President Trump is expected to sign more cybersecurity executive orders soon, following the release of the national cyber strategy.
Information security
from24/7 Wall St.
1 hour ago

Why Cybersecurity Stocks Look Built for the Next Big Spending Cycle

Cybersecurity firms like CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks are poised for growth amid rising cyber threats and the emergence of advanced AI technologies.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

Nightclub Giant RCI Hospitality Reports Data Breach

RCI Hospitality Holdings reported a cybersecurity incident exposing sensitive personal information of independent contractors due to an IDOR vulnerability.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

Weekly Recap: Fiber Optic Spying, Windows Rootkit, AI Vulnerability Hunting and More

A critical zero-day vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader is actively exploited, alongside state-sponsored cyber threats targeting U.S. infrastructure.
Law
fromAdExchanger
16 hours ago

For Google Advertisers Who Overpaid The Monopoly - Don't Hate, Arbitrate | AdExchanger

Keller Postman is pioneering mass arbitration lawsuits against Google for alleged monopolistic practices and overpayments in advertising.
#digital-sovereignty
Europe politics
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Digital sovereignty isn't just a buzzword - it's the future

European governments and companies are prioritizing digital sovereignty due to concerns over US control and dependency.
Marketing tech
fromThe Cool Down
1 day ago

AI chatbots are subtly trying to make you buy more stuff - here's how to protect yourself

AI can influence consumer purchasing decisions without their awareness, often through subtle persuasion methods.
#ai-governance
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
1 day ago

Rewriting the Rules of Ad Tech: Intent-Driven Discovery, Meaningful Human Connections, and Transparency

AI and privacy are pivotal forces reshaping the ad tech industry in 2026.
Law
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Computer engineer claims he was penalised for flagging Israeli links of firm given 'bananas' server access at top Irish cybersecurity company

A cyber-security firm reprimanded an engineer for discriminatory comments regarding an Israeli company's access to its servers amid concerns about Palestinian genocide.
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
6 days ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
6 days ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.
#iam
Information security
fromInfoWorld
16 hours ago

Curity looks to reinvent IAM with runtime authorization for AI agents

Traditional IAM tools are inadequate for managing agent access, which is ephemeral and complex, requiring a new approach to runtime enforcement.
Information security
fromComputerworld
16 hours ago

Curity looks to reinvent IAM with runtime authorization for AI agents

Traditional IAM tools are inadequate for managing agent access, which is ephemeral and complex, requiring a new approach to runtime enforcement.
Information security
fromInfoWorld
16 hours ago

Curity looks to reinvent IAM with runtime authorization for AI agents

Traditional IAM tools are inadequate for managing agent access, which is ephemeral and complex, requiring a new approach to runtime enforcement.
Information security
fromComputerworld
16 hours ago

Curity looks to reinvent IAM with runtime authorization for AI agents

Traditional IAM tools are inadequate for managing agent access, which is ephemeral and complex, requiring a new approach to runtime enforcement.
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
7 hours ago

WhatsApp New Update Lets You Chat Without Sharing Your Phone Number

WhatsApp is introducing usernames, allowing users to chat without sharing phone numbers, enhancing privacy and user experience.
#data-integrity
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

AI Is Nothing Without Data Fidelity. Here's A Four-Step Approach to Protect It | AdExchanger

Data integrity is crucial for effective AI in advertising, as flawed data leads to poor outcomes.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

AI Is Nothing Without Data Fidelity. Here's A Four-Step Approach to Protect It | AdExchanger

Data integrity is crucial for effective AI in advertising, as flawed data leads to poor outcomes.
Privacy technologies
fromMakeUseOf
1 day ago

I turned off Chrome's Ad Privacy feature after realizing what it was actually doing

Google's Ad Privacy feature does not eliminate third-party cookies but introduces a new tracking system that emphasizes data collection.
#google
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Privacy advocates want Google to stop handing consumer data over to ICE

Google is being investigated for allegedly failing to notify users before disclosing their data to law enforcement.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Privacy advocates want Google to stop handing consumer data over to ICE

Google is being investigated for allegedly failing to notify users before disclosing their data to law enforcement.
#ai-security
Information security
fromTechzine Global
12 hours ago

Dutch government warns against controversial Anthropic Mythos model

Anthropic's Mythos AI model detects vulnerabilities and builds attack chains, achieving a 72.4% exploit success rate, while access is limited to defensive use.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
12 hours ago

Dutch government warns against controversial Anthropic Mythos model

Anthropic's Mythos AI model detects vulnerabilities and builds attack chains, achieving a 72.4% exploit success rate, while access is limited to defensive use.
#meta
fromFuturism
2 days ago
Privacy professionals

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses face backlash for privacy violations and plans for facial recognition technology, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
Privacy professionals
from404 Media
1 day ago

Google, Microsoft, Meta All Tracking You Even When You Opt Out, According to an Independent Audit

Microsoft, Meta, and Google may be violating California privacy laws by failing to honor user opt-out requests for ad cookies.
#ai
Information security
fromTechzine Global
2 days ago

Runtime security becomes critical as AI accelerates threats

Artificial intelligence accelerates innovation and cyber threats, necessitating a focus on runtime security for effective enterprise protection.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
14 hours ago

GPT-5.4-Cyber aims to further embed AI in cybersecurity

OpenAI's GPT-5.4-Cyber enhances generative AI for cybersecurity, focusing on defensive applications and providing trusted users with advanced capabilities.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
2 days ago

Runtime security becomes critical as AI accelerates threats

Artificial intelligence accelerates innovation and cyber threats, necessitating a focus on runtime security for effective enterprise protection.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
14 hours ago

GPT-5.4-Cyber aims to further embed AI in cybersecurity

OpenAI's GPT-5.4-Cyber enhances generative AI for cybersecurity, focusing on defensive applications and providing trusted users with advanced capabilities.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

UK reliance on US big tech companies is 'national security risk', claims report | Computer Weekly

The UK is at risk due to over-reliance on US tech companies for critical infrastructure, impacting national security.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
8 hours ago

100 Chrome Extensions Steal User Data, Create Backdoor

Over 20,000 users installed malicious Chrome extensions that steal information, provide backdoors, or inject ads, as reported by cybersecurity firm Socket.
fromPopular Science
4 days ago

How to stop your smart TV from tracking you

Smart TVs are capable of tracking user data, including viewing habits and app usage, which can lead to personalized advertising and content recommendations. Users may prefer to limit this tracking to protect their privacy.
Privacy technologies
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use

Palantir defends its NHS data contracts amid scrutiny, emphasizing its role in integrating fragmented healthcare systems and ensuring data security.
#privacy-policy
Privacy professionals
fromRoute Fifty
2 days ago

Getting privacy policy right in a competitive digital economy

State and local leaders aim to balance privacy protection with economic competitiveness, as inconsistent privacy laws can hinder business operations and consumer trust.
Privacy professionals
fromRoute Fifty
2 days ago

Getting privacy policy right in a competitive digital economy

State and local leaders aim to balance privacy protection with economic competitiveness, as inconsistent privacy laws can hinder business operations and consumer trust.
#linkedin
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

BrowserGate: Claims of LinkedIn 'Spying' Clash With Security Research Findings

LinkedIn allegedly scans users' computers to collect data on browser extensions, raising concerns about corporate espionage.
Privacy professionals
fromComputerworld
6 days ago

Questions raised about how LinkedIn uses the petabytes of data it collects

LinkedIn users should limit identifiable data exposure and treat the platform as potentially hostile until BrowserGate allegations are verified.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

BrowserGate: Claims of LinkedIn 'Spying' Clash With Security Research Findings

LinkedIn allegedly scans users' computers to collect data on browser extensions, raising concerns about corporate espionage.
Privacy professionals
fromComputerworld
6 days ago

Questions raised about how LinkedIn uses the petabytes of data it collects

LinkedIn users should limit identifiable data exposure and treat the platform as potentially hostile until BrowserGate allegations are verified.
#openai
Information security
fromAxios
1 day ago

OpenAI expands access to cyber AI as hacking risks grow

OpenAI is shifting to a model that emphasizes identity verification for access to sensitive cybersecurity tools while expanding availability.
Information security
fromWIRED
1 day ago

In the Wake of Anthropic's Mythos, OpenAI Has a New Cybersecurity Model-and Strategy

OpenAI announced GPT-5.4-Cyber, emphasizing cybersecurity safeguards and the need for advanced protections in AI models.
Information security
fromAxios
1 day ago

OpenAI expands access to cyber AI as hacking risks grow

OpenAI is shifting to a model that emphasizes identity verification for access to sensitive cybersecurity tools while expanding availability.
Information security
fromWIRED
1 day ago

In the Wake of Anthropic's Mythos, OpenAI Has a New Cybersecurity Model-and Strategy

OpenAI announced GPT-5.4-Cyber, emphasizing cybersecurity safeguards and the need for advanced protections in AI models.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Meta warned by dozens of organizations that facial recognition on its smart glasses would empower predators

Civil rights organizations urge Meta to abandon facial recognition in smart glasses due to risks of empowering stalkers and predators.
Information security
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

UK gov's Mythos AI tests help separate cybersecurity threat from hype

Mythos outperformed previous models in TLO tests, showing capability in attacking vulnerable systems but still facing limitations in complex scenarios.
fromFinbold
1 day ago

Kraken insider extortion reveals remote work security blind spot

"Shortly after access was terminated, we began receiving extortion demands. The criminals threatened to distribute materials from both the February 2025 incident and the recent incident to media outlets and on social media if we did not comply. We will not pay these criminals," Percoco stated.
Information security
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Your tech support company runs scams. Stop-or disguise with more fraud?

Tech Live Connect processed fraudulent charges using real customer data, including names and addresses, to make the charges appear legitimate and maintain a low chargeback ratio.
Privacy professionals
Information security
fromTechzine Global
2 days ago

Adobe patches vulnerability that steals data via PDFs

A sophisticated attack exploits a vulnerability in Adobe Reader via malicious PDF files to gather sensitive information and potentially execute arbitrary code.
#data-security
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
1 week ago

I turned to PrivacyBee to clean up my data - here's how it made me disappear

PrivacyBee is preferred for its comprehensive data removal services and user-friendly management tools.
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

AI Can Delete Your Data. Here's Your Prevention Plan.

Never feel that you are totally safe. In July 2025, one company learned the hard way after an AI coding assistant it dearly trusted from Replit ended up breaching a "code freeze" and implemented a command that ended up deleting its entire product database. This was a huge blow to the staff. It effectively meant that months of extremely hard work, comprising 1,200 executive records and 1,196 company records, ended up going away.
Artificial intelligence
Privacy professionals
fromMedCity News
4 weeks ago

The Evolving Landscape of Privacy and Cybersecurity: Essential Strategies for Legal and Compliance Professionals - MedCity News

Organizations must combine strong controls with comprehensive employee training and accountability culture to effectively protect sensitive data and comply with evolving privacy laws.
Information security
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

7 Data Privacy Risks Leaders Miss in 2026

Organizations overlook seven critical privacy risks in 2026 that bypass security awareness, including public WiFi interception, malicious browser extensions, shadow AI tools, unencrypted messaging, credential reuse, unmanaged personal devices, and data retention gaps.
fromThe Hacker News
2 months ago

The Hidden Risk of Orphan Accounts

Traditional IAM and IGA systems are designed primarily for human users and depend on manual onboarding and integration for each application - connectors, schema mapping, entitlement catalogs, and role modeling. Many applications never make it that far. Meanwhile, non-human identities (NHIs): service accounts, bots, APIs, and agent-AI processes are natively ungoverned, operating outside standard IAM frameworks and often without ownership, visibility, or lifecycle controls.
Information security
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

7 Data Breaches, Exposures to Know About (January 2026)

2025 recorded the most breaches while victim notices fell 79%, indicating attackers shifted from mega‑breaches to more frequent, targeted attacks on high‑value data.
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