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Wyze security camera owners report seeing stranger's feeds. It's happened before.
Wyze execs confirm a second instance of user feeds swapping.
Encryption backdoors violate human rights, EU court rules
It found Russia's demand that Telegram hand over encryption keys breached users' right to privacy.
By Amanda Yeo
Google rolls out phishing and malware detection for Android users
Some Android users have spotted a "Safe Browsing" feature.
Ring won't let cops publicly request footage without a warrant anymore
This doesn't mean Ring's cozy relationship with cops is over.
By Amanda Yeo
7 Slack privacy settings you should check right now
A little data hygiene goes a long way.
By Jack Morse
With Strava, no one runs alone anymore. That's the problem.
As it turns out, transforming personal workouts into performative acts for public validation is stressful.
Google just killed cookies for a fraction of users, but you can kill yours right now
Don't want to wait in line?
By Mike Pearl
Congress extends controversial government spy program for 2024
Civil liberties advocates fear continued threats to citizen privacy.
Teenage 'GTA 6' hacker sentenced to an indefinite hospital stay
He could spend the rest of his life in hospital.
By Tim Marcin
Chameleon Android malware can turn off fingerprint unlock to steal your pin
Be careful out there.
By Tim Marcin
Google and Apple are closer to making AirTags stalker free
Teamwork makes the dream work.
Your devices might actually be listening: Ad company claims to use 'active listening' tool
Reviving the conspiracy that our phones have ears.
New Google policy addresses fears of law enforcement using location data to prosecute individuals
Privacy watchdogs and organizers say it's a monumental step in blocking geofence warrants.
Worst passwords of 2023 include some familiar favorites. See the list.
With this list, hacking doesn't seem that hard.
Here's how to get alerts when your personal info shows up in Google Search
Google's Results About You feature flags when your phone number, email, or address appears in search and helps you remove it.
Google Chrome may be getting a new privacy feature
Your web searches would be routed through a Google-owned server — though that brings problems of its own.
Instagram: You can now block it from tracking your web activity
Meta is giving you more control over your privacy
23andMe may have suffered yet another breach – your data is in jeopardy
23andMe hacker leaks more user records. The company is investigating the breach.
By Tim Marcin
You can now log into Amazon without a password. But there's a weird quirk.
Passkey support, but not for everything.
Meta's AI messages on Instagram don't seem to be encrypted
A heads-up before you bare your soul to an AI persona.
The best home security camera deals this Prime Day
Tons of Blink cameras are on sale.
23andMe confirms stolen user data
However, the company claims there wasn't a data breach.
Wyze security camera owners report seeing strangers' camera feeds
The company says it's working to improve its security.
Kids Online Safety Act would target trans content, senator confirms
"There's this giant censorship machine that also is privacy invasive."
By Anna Iovine