5-minute phone privacy audit to stop the snoops
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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 […]
Microsoft apps on macOS could be your biggest privacy threat
Microsoft apps like Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams are so popular (and useful) that they’re almost unavoidable on both Windows computers and Macs. But unpatched vulnerabilities can make these apps a haven for hackers on Apple Macs. A cybersecurity research group has revealed that a security flaw in a Microsoft app on the Mac could […]
TikTok hit with Justice Department lawsuit over children’s privacy violations
Rep. Greg Stube (R-Fla.) appeared on The Big Money Show to discuss TikTok’s privacy concerns and whether Israel is heading for all-out war with Hezbollah. The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday The lawsuit against TikTok The company filed a lawsuit against the company and its China-based parent company ByteDance, alleging that they failed to […]
TikTok Facing Federal Lawsuit Over Alleged Child Privacy Violations
In this photo illustration, the logo of social media app TikTok is displayed on an iPhone screen against an American flag background. (Photo: OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images) By Blake Wolf, OAN StaffFriday, August 2, 2024 2:57 PM TikTok and its parent company ByteDance are bracing themselves after the US Department of Justice (DOJ) formally […]
TikTok hit with DOJ lawsuit claiming it violated children’s privacy
The Justice Department sued TikTok on Friday, accusing the company of violating the Children’s Online Privacy Act and a settlement it reached with another federal agency. The complaint, filed jointly with the Federal Trade Commission in federal court in California, comes as the United States and the social media giant are embroiled in a new […]
Biden’s Wrecking Ball for Financial Privacy
Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes The Biden administration is seeking to compel banks to report to the IRS any bank account with more than $600 in transactions per year. This proposal is a linchpin of Biden’s American Families Plan, and will supposedly help generate almost $500 billion in federal revenue over the next decade. But […]
Shohei Ohtani is being forced to sell $8 million mansion over privacy concerns
Shohei Ohtani has been with the Dodgers since signing the richest contract in sports history last December, but has yet to decide on a new home in Los Angeles. In May, the designated hitter and pitcher purchased a luxury condominium in La Cañada Flintridge, California, for $7.85 million, which was revealed on Thursday. Through Yahoo […]
Proton Launches Google Docs Rival with Enhanced Privacy Features
Privacy-focused email and VPN company Proton has announced Proton Docs, a privacy-focused document editor that aims to offer users a secure alternative to Google Docs. The Verge Report Proton, the company known for its encrypted email service, has expanded its privacy-focused suite of tools with the release of Proton Docs. Similar in interface and functionality […]