Privacy

Gamers level up with rewards for better security

May 14, 2021 - We look at some recent attempts by game developers to increase account security, by encouraging gamers to use tools such as 2FA.

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WhatsApp calls and messages will break unless you share data with Facebook

May 14, 2021 - WhatsApp will remove core functions for users who refuse to share some of their data with Facebook, rendering the app useless for some.

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Google to start automatically enrolling users in two-step verification “soon”

May 7, 2021 - We look at Google's plans to enforce enrolment for certain Google accounts in the wake of World Password Day.

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Signal app insists it’s so private it can’t provide subpoenaed call data

April 30, 2021 - Signal told investigators it could not comply with a legal request for user records and communications because the records do not exist.

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City fined for tracking its citizens via their phones

April 29, 2021 - The Dutch city of Enschede has been fined for breaching GDPR with its Wi-Fi tracking.

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Zoom deepfaker fools politicians…twice

April 26, 2021 - We look at how a Deepfake campaign patched two Zoom calls through to politicians from two different governments.

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How to choose the best VPN for you

April 23, 2021 - VPNs are great for online privacy while gaming, streaming, or torrenting, but how do you choose the best VPN for you?

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FBI face recognition trawl finds Capitol rioter via his girlfriend’s Instagram

April 21, 2021 - We look at news of the FBI using facial recognition tools to track down one of the US capitol riot suspects.

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Chrome users, here’s how to opt out of the Google FLoC trial

April 15, 2021 - Google's FLoC trial will change how millions of users are tracked online. Here's how to find out if you're part of the trial, and how to opt out.

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