Google to Pay Billion-Dollar Settlement Over Texas Privacy Claims

Friday, May 9, 2025, 8:20 pm more...

Google has agreed to a settlement of roughly $1.375 billion to settle allegations of invasive data tracking practices in Texas. Both reports detail the breach of users’ sensitive geolocation and privacy rights, marking another hefty reminder that digital privacy demands serious oversight—even if enforcement sometimes seems as elusive as a mirage.

theverge.com / Google will pay a $1.375 billion settlement to Texas over privacy violations

cnbc.com / Google agrees to pay Texas $1.4 billion data privacy settlement

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US border agents to photograph car exiters with facial recognition

Friday, May 9, 2025, 3:20 pm more...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is set to capture every face of drivers leaving the country with high-tech facial recognition that matches travelers against their passports. The agency’s ambitious plan has security officials applauding while privacy advocates raise an eyebrow at this unprecedented surveillance move.

engadget.com / The Trump administration wants to photograph everyone leaving the US by car

theverge.com / Border agents are going to photograph everyone leaving the US by car

wired.com / US Customs and Border Protection Plans to Photograph Everyone Exiting the US by Car

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Nintendo Switch 2 Privacy Policy Shake-Up

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 3:20 pm more...

Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2 is stirring privacy debates as it integrates audio and video chatting features that may record sessions—with user consent, of course. The updated privacy policy has ignited murmurs about data collection in a console that’s otherwise celebrated for fun.

cnbc.com / Nintendo forecasts sales of 15 million Switch 2 consoles as it gears up for launch

bgr.com / Read this before you use GameChat on the Nintendo Switch 2

gamespot.com / Nintendo Switch 2 May Record Your Audio And Video Chats

ign.com / Nintendo Privacy Policy Update Says Switch 2 'May' Monitor and Record Audio and Video Chat Sessions — With Your Consent

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NSO Group Faces Hefty Pegasus Penalty

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 8:20 am more...

In a significant legal rebuke, NSO Group has been saddled with a fine nearing $168 million for compromising WhatsApp users through its Pegasus spyware. The ruling underscores a rare moment of accountability in digital espionage, serving up a stark reminder that such intrusive practices won’t go unchecked.

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bleepingcomputer.com / NSO Group fined $167M for spyware attacks on 1,400 WhatsApp users

medianama.com / Pegasus Case: NSO Hit With $167M Penalty for Hacking WhatsApp Users Like Indian Politicians

winbuzzer.com / Meta Awarded Nearly $168 Million in NSO Group Pegasus Spyware Case about Exploiting WhatsApp

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Meta scores over spyware, NSO pays big time

Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 5:20 pm more...

In a high-stakes legal showdown, Meta has been awarded over $167 million in damages after a prolonged battle against NSO Group for its spyware campaign targeting WhatsApp. The ruling delivers a sharp rebuke to espionage tactics in the tech world, leaving NSO Group scrambling.

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siliconrepublic.com / Meta awarded $168m in court win against spyware firm NSO

siliconangle.com / Meta and NSO court battle over WhatsApp hack ends with Meta winning $167 million in damages

arstechnica.com / Jury orders NSO to pay $167 million for hacking WhatsApp users

theregister.com / Super spyware maker NSO must pay Meta $168M in WhatsApp snoop drama

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Meta’s AI App Under Fire for Privacy and Social Feed Flaws

Monday, May 5, 2025, 11:20 am more...

Meta’s newly launched AI app is drawing ire for its handling of user data and a cluttered social feed. With concerns that the app memorizes conversations to feed personalization (and perhaps a bit too much nosiness), critics wonder if this digital assistant is more prying than helpful.

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winbuzzer.com / Meta AI App Sparks Privacy Concerns as it Memorizes Chats For Personalized Responses

theverge.com / Meta’s AI app is a nightmarish social feed

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Apple Faces Legal Blow Over Siri Privacy Scandal Settlement

Sunday, May 4, 2025, 3:12 pm more...

In a notable legal twist, Apple finds itself saddled with a $95 million Siri privacy class‐action settlement. Affected iPhone users are being contacted to apply for compensation following claims of unauthorized recordings. Despite the tech giant’s best efforts to maintain its pristine image, this legal setback is being touted as a surprising win for consumer rights.

appleinsider.com / iPhone owners emailed to apply for Siri privacy lawsuit's $95M settlement

androidheadlines.com / Apple's latest loss could be a major win for users

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World Password Day Prompts Push for Modern Digital Security Measures

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 7:20 am more...

On World Password Day, experts and commentators are calling attention to long-standing weaknesses in password security. The event underscores the urgent need for robust, modern authentication methods to combat increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, while cheekily reminding users that even “password123” might deserve an upgrade.

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theverge.com / Microsoft goes passwordless by default on new accounts

arstechnica.com / Phishing attacks that defeat MFA are easier than ever. So what are we to do?

siliconangle.com / Veeam Threat Hunter ushers in a new era of proactive cybersecurity and resilience

siliconangle.com / Zscaler champions AI-powered threat detection in the context of fighting fire with fire

cnet.com / US Border Agents Can Snoop Your Smartphone. Keep Your Info Private with a Burner Phone

siliconangle.com / How SailPoint is taming the “wild west” of agentic AI in identity security

permalink / 11 stories from sources in 8 days ago #cybersecurity #digitaltransformation #infosec #privacy +

Meta’s WhatsApp Rolls Out Private AI Chat Feature

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 11:22 am more...

Meta has unveiled its “Private Processing” feature for WhatsApp, which leverages Apple’s privacy model to secure AI-driven interactions. This initiative aims to ensure that conversations using Meta AI remain confidential, even as the company pushes its innovative messaging enhancements.

androidheadlines.com / WhatsApp Now Lets You Talk With Perplexity AI & ChatGPT

bgr.com / Meta wants to add more AI features to WhatsApp without impacting end-to-end encryption

bleepingcomputer.com / WhatsApp unveils 'Private Processing' for cloud-based AI features

winbuzzer.com / Meta Adopts Apple’s AI Privacy Model for WhatsApp

reuters.com/business / Saudi Arabia signals it can live with lower oil prices, sources say - Reuters

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