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Google is replacing Chrome's lock icon because most people don't know what it means
Google is replacing the lock icon in Chrome because you probably don't know what it means.
Apple releases its first rapid-fire security updates for iPhone, iPad and Mac
Apple has released its first rapid security updates, although they haven't worked perfectly for some users.
Google Authenticator finally syncs one-time codes in the cloud
Google Authenticator now syncs one-time codes with your account, so you're not stuck if you lose your device.
Three Samsung employees reportedly leaked sensitive data to ChatGPT
Be careful what information you give to chatbots, folks.
What do AI chatbots know about us, and who are they sharing it with?
AI Chatbots are relatively old by tech standards, but the newest crop — led by OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Bard — are vastly more capable than their ancestors, not always for positive reasons. The recent explosion in AI development has already created concerns around misinformation, disinformation, plagiarism and machine-generated malware. What problems might generative AI pose for the privacy of the average internet user? The answer, according to experts, is largely a matter of how these bots are trained and how much we plan to interact with them.
The dos and don’ts of location sharing
Like other kinds of personal information, location data is presented by companies as a trade-off: consumers willingly expose where they are, usually for a more convenient user experience; the companies in turn gather crucial intel about customers and, more often than not, resell that data to third-parties for additional profit.
Ransomware hackers leak second batch of city data from Oakland attack
Hackers have dumped a second wave of data from a ransomware attack against Oakland.
Google and ADT team up for new Nest-integrated security tools
Google and ADT have officially teamed up to launch a suite of ADT security sensors and products that integrate neatly with Nest products. You can control all of your ADT gadgets and Google Nest components via the same ADT+ app. Additionally, ADT is offering a keychain remote and a control hub.
Portions of Twitter's source code were reportedly leaked online
Court filings reveal that portions of Twitter's source code — the base programming that makes the site run — have been reportedly leaked online.
OpenAI says a bug leaked sensitive ChatGPT user data
OpenAI announced Friday that the chat history bug from earlier in the week might have also leaked user and payment data.
Windows 11 security flaw exposes cropped-out screenshot data
Windows 11 is vulnerable to an exploit that lets you recover image data cropped out of screenshots.
US authorities arrest alleged BreachForums owner and FBI hacker Pompompurin
US law enforcement authorities this week arrested the person allegedly responsible for hacking the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in 2021.
FBI says Americans lost $10.3 billion to internet scammers in 2022
An FBI report reveals that Americans lost over $10 billion to internet scammers last year, including crypto fraud schemes.
It took a TikToker barely 30 minutes to doxx me
In 30 minutes or less, TikToker and Chicago-based server Kristen Sotakoun can probably find your birth date. She’s not a cybersecurity expert, despite what some of her followers suspect, but has found a hobby in what she calls “consensual doxxing.”
TikTok whistleblower claims US data privacy efforts are seriously flawed
A former TikTok worker claims the company's anti-spying initiative has major flaws.
Ring Car Cam hands-on: Amazon's video security ecosystem hits America's highways
Ring is taking its home surveillance systems on the road with the new Car Cam. I tried it out, was not a fan, but maybe you will be!
US House of Representatives impacted by health insurance data breach
Sensitive data of hundreds of Members of Congress and staff may have been exposed.
Google One's VPN will soon be available to all subscribers
All Google One Subscribers will soon have access to a VPN at no extra cost. A dark web monitoring feature is on the way for users in the US too.
VW's connected emergency service is free for 5 years after botched carjacking response
VW has made its Car-Net emergency service free for five years after an incident where an SUV was carjacked with a child inside.
Nintendo takes Wii U games 'Mario Kart 8' and 'Splatoon' offline over security issues
Nintendo has taken the Wii U versions of 'Mario Kart 8' and 'Splatoon' offline indefinitely while it attempts to resolve security issues.