Biometric payments are here — but at what cost to your privacy?
Have you ever found paying by credit card too complicated or inconvenient? If so, you'll be happy to know that a new solution to this modern problem is currently being tested. Just raise your palms and accept the rulership of biometrics. According to report From Reclaim the Net, Visa and Tencent have partnered to develop […]
Alarming rise of fake legal requests: What it means for your privacy
Phishing emails are a common tactic used by scammers, but they're usually easy to catch if you're careful. Awkward grammar, random details, and most importantly, unofficial email addresses are completely useless. For example, you might receive an email informing you that your Apple ID has been disabled, but the sender's email isn't actually from Apple. […]
Crypto Privacy on Trial as Bitcoin Fog Founder Sentenced and Ordered to Forfeit Millions – BeInCrypto
A US federal judge has sentenced Bitcoin Fog founder Roman Sterlingov to 12 and a half years in prison for money laundering related to darknet markets, the Justice Department announced. In addition to his prison sentence, Mr. Sterlingoff must forfeit $395 million and more than $103 million worth of funds in his Bitcoin Fog wallet. […]
iOS 18: Maximize your privacy by turning off these iPhone settings now
iOS 18 brings many new features to your iPhone, but it's also important to keep your privacy in mind. After updating to iOS 18, here are three settings you might want to turn off for better privacy. Woman scrolling on iPhone (apple) Update to iOS18 Before you get into settings, make sure your iPhone is […]
Americans’ privacy in jeopardy as Congress pushes digital ID task force, 3 privacy-related bills
House Democratic Rep. Bill Foster of Illinois is part of three separate bills to push digital identification for Americans through legislation. Illinois lawmakers first announced the Digital Identity Improvement Act in September 2020. states “The time has come for the United States to catch up with developed countries in digital identity technology,” he wrote on […]
FTC says social networks' data privacy, safety policies are 'woefully inadequate'
Major social media and video streaming companies are facing renewed scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission, which released a new report on Thursday accusing the platforms of significant violations of user privacy and failing to provide safeguards for children and young people. of The 129-page report, The report, released Thursday morning, found that over the […]
Instagram releases Teen Accounts with built-in privacy, parental controls
FOX Business' Madison Alworth has more information on “Mornings with Maria.” Instagram said Tuesday it is launching new privacy and parental controls for teens on its platform to address growing concerns about the negative effects of social media and give parents more control over their children's online experience. Instagram and Facebook Parent Meta The company […]
5-minute phone privacy audit to stop the snoops
Our phones store a lot of sensitive information, including text messages with loved ones, bank account details, passwords, family photos, and more. We're giving away a brand new iPhone 16 (value: $1,500). Enter here for a chance to win. No need to buy! Whether it's an app developer on the other side of the world […]
The privacy predicament of NYC’s Traffic Cam Photobooth site
An interesting and somewhat unsettling trend is emerging on the streets of New York City where technology meets ever-present surveillance. This is the world of Traffic Cam Photobooth, a website launched by Brooklyn artist Molly Coleman that allows you to take selfies using traffic cameras around the city, offering a unique way to document your […]
Mariah Carey says mother and sister died on same day, asks for privacy during ‘impossible time’
Mariah Carey's mother and sister died on the same day over the weekend, People magazine reported. Carrie released a statement to the outlet confirming the tragic news. “My heart is broken after losing my mum last weekend. Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister also passed away on the same day.” she told […]