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The TVs That Watch You Back: Unveiling the Growing Surveillance Risks Lurking in Your Smart TV
Watching and listening.
DNA Genetics Company 23andMe Blames Affected Users for Data Breach
But 2-factor authentication was only mandated after the breach.
DNA Company 23andMe Acknowledges Hackers Accessed Data of 6.9 Million Users, Exceeding Initial Disclosures
The problem with handing over intimate data to such companies.
Ireland’s Data Protection Office Is Looking Into Alleged “400 Million” Twitter User Hack
Another reported Twitter breach.
NSW Took Months to Disclose Massive Data Leak of Covid QR Check-In System
566,318 check-in locations were included in the breach, including domestic violence shelters.
Free-Speech-Focussed Domain Provider Epik Confirms Data Breach
Customer details were exposed.
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Principles for Anonymizing Your Online Activity
A beginner’s guide to protecting your identity online.
Indonesia COVID App Suffers Major Data Leak of Over 1 Million People
Increasingly common with COVID apps.
UK Gun-Owners’ Addresses Leak Online
As always, the more data you hand over, the more likely it is to leak.
UK MP Diane Abbott: Social Media Companies Should Collect Names and Addresses of All Social Media Users
“Absolute anonymity on social media has had its day,” Abbott added.
Facebook Leaks Full Names, Phone Numbers, Email Addresses, and Other Info on Half a BILLION Users
Facebook admitted to the vulnerability.
Indian COVID Surveillance App Has Massive Data Leaks
The data of at least 8 million people was unprotected.
