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Surveillance
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ProtonMail logged, shared activist’s IP address with Swiss police
ProtonMail is being criticized for sharing French activist’s IP address with Swiss authorities while claiming it does not…
September 7, 2021
Israeli spyware used in hacking phones of activists, journalists globally
In groundbreaking research, it has been revealed that governments and regimes around the world used NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware.
July 19, 2021
Facebook blocks Signal from using ads to show Instagram data collection
Signal attempted to use the Facebook ad program to show how much data is being collected by Instagram to push targeted ads and got banned.
May 6, 2021
$4 billion lawsuit claims Google tracked iPhone users activities
The lawsuit alleges that Google secretly tracked iPhone users’ internet activities. Here's what the details of the lawsuit have revealed so far.
April 30, 2021
Google Facing Lawsuit Over Tracking Users in Incognito Mode
Google is facing a class-action lawsuit that claims the search engine giant secretly collects data from users even when they’re using its private Incognito mode.
March 14, 2021
The 5 Best and Secure Facial Recognition Tools
Over the years there have been several well-documented issues with facial recognition technology. Let's discuss facial recognition tech in detail.
March 12, 2021
A Ban on Ad Targeting: Why Did EU Regulators Call for It?
Brands use ad targeting to attract potential customers but is it an ethical approach? Why is the EU asking for a ban on ad targeting?
February 17, 2021
IMF could track your browsing history to determine credit score
IMF researchers hinted at the possibility of using the user's browsing history, including search and purchasing data to determine the credit rating.
December 21, 2020
Apple, Google to ban X-Mode’s location tracking apps from stores
The decision came after a media outlet reported about data gathering tactics of location data collection firm X-Mode Social. Find out why.
December 10, 2020
German court forcing Tutanota to let authorities read emails in plain text
As of 2017, Tutanota had over 2 million users across the globe. Find out why Germany wants to backdoor the encrypted email service provider.
December 10, 2020