data protection
Say Goodbye to Spam with Google’s Latest Privacy Tool
Today, almost every app, website, and service asks for an email address to create an account. As a result, people often share their emails without …
Meta Fined €91 Million for Storing User Passwords Unencrypted
Meta, the parent company of social media giants like Facebook and Instagram, has been hit with another fine in Europe. This time, the penalty is …
Mozilla Faces Backlash Over Firefox Tracking Feature
Mozilla, known for its strong stance on data protection, is now under fire from European data protection group, Noyb. The group, which typically targets big …
Accidentally Clicked on a Fraudulent Link? Don’t Panic, Do This!
Encountering a fraudulent link through SMS, WhatsApp, email, or other means is an unfortunate reality for many smartphone users. If you find yourself in this …
Boost Your Samsung Galaxy Security with These New Updates
Samsung is having a mixed 2024 on the security front. Pixel’s more streamlined approach to monthly security updates has left the Korean giant trailing with …
Meta Fined $220 Million in Nigeria for Data Violations
The Nigerian government has imposed a substantial fine of $220 million on Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and WhatsApp. This decision follows an …
Use Mobile Banking? Learn How to Keep Your Sensitive Data Safe
Mobile banking brings the ability to do pretty much everything banking-related without needing to get to the bank. But since attackers tend to target digital …
New Wpeeper Android Malware Exposed – Learn How to Defend Yourself
Our phones have now become an essential part of us. It now stores all our personal information, banking data, and many sensitive files. So, it goes without saying …
The Future of iPhone Security: iOS 18 AI Takes the Lead
It’s almost official: Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 update will include AI features that processes entirely on the device itself. When combined with the iPhone 16, …
Microsoft Windows 11 now supports switching Copilot chat providers to comply with the EU’s DMA
In a move towards enhancing user choice and data protection, Microsoft has introduced a significant update to Windows 11. This update allows users to switch …
French regulators fines Amazon 32 million euros for excessively monitoring employees
French regulators have imposed a fine of 32 million euros on Amazon France Logistique, a unit of the e-commerce giant. The French Data Protection Authority …
U.S. court rules on the transmitting of user data from car infotainment systems – Judge says the privacy violation is potential not actual
A recent court ruling in the US has determined that infotainment systems in cars can legally store and transmit text messages and call logs from …
TikTok appeals EU’s €345m teen privacy fine
TikTok, the popular Chinese-owned social media app, has been hit with a €345 million fine for violating teens’ privacy in Europe. The Irish Data Protection …
TikTok fined €345 million for violating children’s privacy protection law
On September 15, 2023, TikTok, the popular social media platform, was fined €345 million ($367 million) by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC). The fine is …
Protect Your Personal Security: What Not to Store on Your Phone
These days, smartphones are just like wallets. You may already have your government IDs, debit and credit cards, membership cards, and other essential information stored …
Easy Steps to Secure Android Phones and Protect Your Personal Data
Your phone has a lot of sensitive and personal data in it, including the records of everywhere you go. And even though it’s not practically …
Is Someone Spying on Your Phone? Look Out for These Warning Signs
Smartphones, which store a lot of personal data, have become a necessary part of our lives in the digital age. But this increased connectivity brings …
Proton Launches Proton Pass: The Free Encrypted Password Manager You Need
Proton, the company behind the end – to – end encrypted email service Proton Mail, has launched its password manager, Proton Pass, for everyone. Password …
Password Security at Risk: AI Cracking Passwords In Record Time
No one should be confident about the strength of the passwords they use. A recent study by Home Security Heroes, a cybersecurity service, shows how …
Italy Blocks ChatGPT: Here’s Why?
Italy is now blocking ChatGPT for an unusual period of time. Italians will lose access to ChatGPT due to orders from the Privacy Guarantor. The …