Signal rolls out new encrypted backup features
Signal is stepping up its security game by launching a pair of backup options – one free and one paid – that offer end‐to‐end encrypted storage for chats, media, and messages. This dual-pronged approach aims to ensure users can safely restore their communications even after mishaps.
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New sextortion spyware snaps webcam pics of adult content viewers
Authorities are raising alarms over a newly discovered sextortion spyware that secretly snaps webcam images when users view explicit content online. The malware exploits browsers to capture covert photos, turning private moments into extortion material in a disturbingly modern twist on digital surveillance.
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Roblox will require all users to complete an AI-powered age check
Maximilian Schreiner / the-decoder - Roblox is rolling out a global age verification system that uses an AI-powered selfie scan to better manage interactions between adults and minors.The article Roblox will require all users to complete an AI-powered age check appeared first on THE DECODER.
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LinkedIn will require recruiters and executives to verify their identity to cut down on scams
Ian Carlos Campbell / engadget - LinkedIn will now require some users to verify their identity before they change job titles in an attempt to cut down on scams on the platform. The new identity verification rules will specifically apply to executives and recruiters who interact with job …
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Pornhub will only have to pay $5 million to settle CSAM, exploitation allegations
Emma Roth / theverge - Pornhub has settled with the Federal Trade Commission and the state of Utah over claims it “inflicted grave harm on children.” As part of the proposed settlement, Pornhub and its parent company, Aylo, must pay $5 million to Utah and address the FTC’s alle…
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Biden stopped ICE from buying Israeli spyware, but Trump admin allows it to proceed
Brandon Vigliarolo / theregister - Privacy advocates don't care if Paragon is based in the US now - they still don't want ICE armed with spyware ICE may soon have a new weapon in its arsenal. The White House has reversed a Biden-era decision to suspend the Immigration and Customs Enforceme…
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YouTube Is Pausing Premium Family Plans if You Aren't Watching From the Same Address
Omar Gallaga / cnet - If you have a YouTube Premium or YouTube Music paid account, it'll need to be used by people in your household so as not to get flagged.
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OpenAI Rushes Out ChatGPT Teen Safety Features After Lawsuits and User Deaths
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - OpenAI is launching a 120-day safety initiative for ChatGPT, adding parental controls and new guardrails for teens amid lawsuits over user suicides.The post OpenAI Rushes Out ChatGPT Teen Safety Features After Lawsuits and User Deaths appeared first on Wi…
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Google says Gmail breach reports were false, stresses protections remain strong
techspot - Google has moved swiftly to refute widespread claims suggesting a critical security flaw in Gmail, stressing that its email protections remain robust and effective. In a direct statement issued this week, the tech giant addressed confusion sparked by repo…
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FTC Warns Google Over ‘Partisan’ Gmail Spam Filters, Threatens Investigation
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - The FTC has warned Google that its Gmail spam filters may violate federal law, following allegations that the service unfairly targets Republican emails.The post FTC Warns Google Over ‘Partisan’ Gmail Spam Filters, Threatens Investigation appeared first o…
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Meta Stock Drops On News It Used Taylor Swift As Chatbot Without Permission
Riley Gutiérrez McDermid / gizmodo - Some adult-oriented bots even produced photorealistic pictures of the celebrities in lingerie or a bathtub.
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Meta updates chatbot rules to avoid inappropriate topics with teen users
Maxwell Zeff / techcrunch - After a bombshell report on Meta allowing its AI chatbots to have sensual chats with minors, the company is updating its policies.
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UK iCloud data demand wanted far more than the world's Messages
appleinsider - The UK seemed to give in over demanding Apple give it backdoor access to iPhone users' encrypted data, but it may still be pressing for it — and it wanted much more than was previously believed.UK Parliament — image credit: UK GovernmentThe UK government …
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Anthropic Will Now Train Claude on Your Chats, Here's How to Opt Out
Juli Clover / macrumors - Anthropic announced today that it is changing its Consumer Terms and Privacy Policy, with plans to train its AI chatbot Claude with user data.New users will be able to opt out at signup. Existing users will receive a popup that allows them to opt out of A…
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Google Refuses to Remove Search Results Despite Privacy Ruling in Canada
John Quintet / iphoneincanada - Canada’s Privacy Commissioner says people have a limited right to ask search engines like Google to remove certain results linked to their names, especially if the information poses a serious risk of harm. The finding comes after a complaint against Googl…
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New research shows passkeys can be hijacked through malicious extensions
Duncan Riley / siliconangle - A new report out today from browser security company SquareX Ltd. reveals a critical flaw in passkeys, the widely promoted alternative to passwords, that could allow attackers to hijack accounts across banking, e-commerce and enterprise software-as-a-serv…
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Proton introduces emergency access to accounts
Ian Barker / betanews - Imagine the scenario, you’re suddenly hospitalized or incapacitated following an accident but access to important information like insurance details is locked up in your computer and online accounts which no one else can access. For this and other emergen…
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YouTube is Using AI Edits on Videos Without Telling Users
Usman Qureshi / iphoneincanada - YouTube appliying AI enhancements to Shorts without creator consent is sparking backlash and changing how content appears on the platform.The post YouTube is Using AI Edits on Videos Without Telling Users first appeared on iPhone in Canada.
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Bluesky blocks Mississippi under new age verification law
Adi Robertson / theverge - Bluesky will block access from Mississippi IP addresses in response to a new state law requiring age verification and parental consent for underage users. The decision, outlined in a blog post, will stand until courts decide the fate of the law. “Mississi…
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Former Meta employee claims ad metrics were manipulated
A former Meta insider has accused the company of artfully inflating its ecommerce ad metrics, leaving advertisers questioning the integrity of performance data. These allegations suggest that internal practices may have misled marketing partners—a claim that adds an extra twist to the ongoing narrative around tech transparency.
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