Apple’s new AI could broach sensitive data, experts warn — take these steps to protect your privacy
Apple's latest AI feature, Apple Intelligence, has raised major privacy concerns. New iPhone tools allow the technology to access and analyze sensitive banking, financial data, location and other app data. Some experts worry that the tool gets too close to sensitive information. Apple Intelligence enables this technology to access and analyze sensitive banking, financial data, […]
Cheap Black Friday deals cost to your privacy
It's the perfect time to pick out holiday gifts for your family and treat yourself to an expensive watch you wouldn't otherwise be able to splurge on. Black Friday is today a global cultural and economic phenomenon. It comes with high expectations, big discounts, and a shopping frenzy. Its success has now lasted a month. […]
Must-do privacy settings on your iPhone in iOS 18.1
Privacy is in the spotlight even more now that Apple has rolled out its latest iOS 18.1 update. This update introduces advanced AI capabilities with Apple Intelligence and Siri, giving your device more autonomy in understanding and learning from your behavior. While this sounds promising, it also means your iPhone could be capturing and analyzing […]
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 […]