Brave Privacy Bug Exposed Tor Onion URLs To Your DNS Provider
Brave Browser had a privacy issue that leaked the Tor onion URL addresses you visited to your locally configured DNS server, "exposing the dark web websites you visit...", writes Bleeping Computer. Long-time Slashdot reader AmiMoJo quotes their rep.....»»
"Danger behind the beauty": More solar storms could be heading our way
Tourists normally have to pay big money and brave cold climates for a chance to see an aurora, but last weekend many people around the world simply had to look up to see these colorful displays dance across the sky......»»
Twitter URLs redirect to x.com as Musk gets closer to killing the Twitter name
X.com stops redirecting to Twitter.com over a year after company name change. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Kirill Kudryavtsev) Twitter.com links are now redirecting to the x.com domain as Elon Musk gets closer to wipi.....»»
Product showcase: Block ads, cookie pop-ups, trackers with CleanWeb
A study by PageFair revealed that ad blocker usage surged by 30% in 2016 alone, reflecting a growing public concern for privacy and uninterrupted browsing. Fast-forward to today, and the numbers are even more dramatic. According to Forbes, Americans.....»»
Heating proteins to body temperature reveals new drug targets
Some proteins shift their shape when exposed to different temperatures, revealing previously unknown binding sites for medications, new research has found......»»
Connected cars’ illegal data collection and use now on FTC’s “radar”
The regulator is warning OEMs to respect data privacy or it will get mad. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The Federal Trade Commission's Office of Technology has issued a warning to automakers that sell connected cars. Co.....»»
Cable TV providers ruined cable—now they’re coming for streaming
Comcast wants to tie its cable/Internet to your streaming subscriptions. Enlarge (credit: Getty) In an ironic twist, cable TV and Internet provider Comcast has announced that it, too, will sell a bundle of video-streami.....»»
Core security measures to strengthen privacy and data protection programs
As privacy laws evolve globally, organizations face increasing complexity in adapting their data protection strategies to stay compliant. In this Help Net Security interview, Kabir Barday, CEO at OneTrust, emphasizes that embracing privacy by design.....»»
Apple blocked $7 billion in fraud attempts on the App Store
Over a span of four years, Apple says that it has prevented over $7 billion in fraudulent transactions, blocked 375,000 apps on the App Store over privacy violations, and killed 3.3 million accounts for fraud attempts.Apple's stats on App Store prote.....»»
8 automakers misled customers about giving driver data to police, lawmakers say
The lawmakers' findings raise questions about whether automakers can be held to account for departing from promises made about user privacy......»»
A massive Windows 11 AI feature may launch next week despite privacy concerns
The AI Explorer app is rumored to be launched next week despite privacy concerns......»»
Do you need antivirus software on an iPad?
Wondering if you should buy antivirus software for your iPad? Understanding the security and privacy features on iPadOS can help answer that question......»»
HomeKit Weekly: Aqara releases new M3 Matter hub focused on privacy and local automation capabilities
has released several smart home hubs over the years, and they have been a critical part of how the company has integrated with HomeKit. The company recently released the new Aqara M3 Matter hub, focusing on privacy and local automation capabilities......»»
UK research reveals hand car wash sector is awash with exploitation
The risk of slavery in hand car washes across the UK has been exposed by new data from Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and modern slavery charity, The Clewer Initiative. It reveals a prevalence of indicators that make exploitation and slavery more.....»»
Best home internet deals: AT&T, Spectrum, Optimum and more
Spend a little time to nail down the right internet service provider for you. These internet deals and bundles from top ISPs will have you enjoying faster network speeds (and saving some money) in no time......»»
Inpher SecurAI protects the privacy of user inputs on large language models
Inpher released SecurAI, a solution that protects the privacy and security of user inputs on large language models. This release of SecurAI leverages the NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPU for maximum speed and performance. “Enterprises need to harnes.....»»
Veeam fixes RCE flaw in backup management platform (CVE-2024-29212)
Veeam has patched a high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2024-29212) in Veeam Service Provider Console (VSPC) and is urging customers to implement the patch. About CVE-2024-29212 Veeam Service Provider Console is a cloud platform used by managed services.....»»
Bitwarden adds mobile passkey support for everyone
Bitwarden has announced the availability of mobile passkey support for everyone. Setting Bitwarden as the default passkey provider, users can generate and use passkeys seamlessly on mobile devices and desktop browsers, combining the convenience of sy.....»»
BigID introduces dual-scanning capabilities for cloud native workloads
BigID has introduced a new advancement in cloud data security, privacy, and governance with the launch of its dual-scanning technology. BigID’s dual, or “hybrid”, scanning technology gives organizations speed, efficiency, and flexib.....»»
Study of new method used to preserve privacy with US census data suggests accuracy has suffered
A small team of political scientists, statisticians and data scientists from Harvard University, New York University, and Yale University, has found that by switching to a new method to better protect privacy, the U.S. Census Department has introduce.....»»
Surfshark CleanWeb merges ad blocking and a VPN to stop hidden digital horrors
Surfshark CleanWeb combines ad blocking and VPN support to stop hidden privacy and tracking horrors while you're browsing. Learn all about it here......»»