Sports data for ransom – it’s not all just fun and games anymore
Sports and training data are more sophisticated and affordable than ever. With the democratization of (sports) performance data, is your personal information safe?
Privacy
Portland passes the strictest facial recognition technology ban in the US yet
Oregon’s largest city aims to be a trailblazer when it comes to facial recognition legislation
NSA shares advice on how to limit location tracking
The intelligence agency warns of location tracking risks and offers tips for how to reduce the amount of data shared
Privacy watchdogs urge videoconferencing services to boost privacy protections
The open letter highlights five security and privacy principles that require heightened attention from videoconferencing services
7 VPN services leaked data of over 20 million users, says report
A report calls into question the providers’ security practices and dismisses their claims of being no-log VPN services
Facial recognition technology banned in another US city
In a move lauded by privacy advocates, Boston joins the ranks of cities that have voted down the municipal use of the technology
Cyberbullying: Adults can be victims too
Cyberbullying can happen to anyone, at any time – and at any age. How can adults deal with various forms of online abuse and harassment?
How encryption can help protect your sensitive data
Here’s how encryption can help keep your data safe from prying eyes – even if your device is stolen or your cloud account is hacked
Professional data leakage: How did that security vendor get my personal data?
…and why are they selling it to other security vendors and product testers?
Is “global privacy” an oxymoron?
While in France, a citizen of Brazil who resides in California books a bungee jump in New Zealand. Is it a leap of faith into the unknown, for both the operator and the thrill-seeker?
FBI warns of human traffickers luring victims on dating apps
The warning highlights one of the potential risks associated with revealing too much private information online
Brave comes out on top in browser privacy study
By contrast, two other web browsers share identifiers that are tied to the device hardware and so persist even across fresh installs
Firefox turns on DNS over HTTPS by default for US users
People in other parts of the world also have the option to flip on DNS encryption
Is your phone listening to you?
Do social media listen in on our conversations in order to target us with ads? Or are we just a bit paranoid? A little test might speak a thousand words.
Sensitive plastic surgery photos exposed online
Other leaked records include videos, facial and body scans, as well as a range of patients' personal data
Facebook privacy settings: Protect your data with these tips
As Facebook turns 16, we look at how to keep your personal information safe from prying eyes
How to take charge of your Google privacy settings
Have you had a Google Privacy Checkup lately? If not, when better than Data Privacy Day to audit the privacy of your Google account?
Google: Flaws in Safari’s privacy tool could enable tracking
The browser's anti-tracking feature could apparently give access to users’ browsing habits
Dating apps share personal data with advertisers, study says
Some of the most popular dating services may be violating GDPR or other privacy laws
3 ways to browse the web anonymously
Are you looking to hide in plain sight? Here’s a rundown of three options for becoming invisible online