Apple to face judge over iPhone backups and making you overpay for iCloud storage / iDownloadBlog
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 11:21 am permalink
Apple is under legal fire as a class action lawsuit accuses the tech giant of forcing excessive iCloud payments by limiting iPhone backup options. Critics see the move as a cash-grab wrapped in tech wizardry, leaving customers to wonder if secure data should come with a lighter bill.
permalink / 2 stories from sources in 0 hrs #cloud #apple #privacy #law
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 4:21 pm permalink
Investigations reveal that the alleged killer of a Minnesota lawmaker had amassed data broker websites to target legislators, sparking fierce political debate and calls for tighter data controls. Critics dismiss partisan theories while emphasizing privacy risks and systemic data vulnerabilities.
Bluesky: @aleianjack.bsky.social, @jenlucpiquant.bsky.social
permalink / 3 stories from sources in 19 hrs #cybercrime #privacy #law
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 1:22 pm permalink
Recent reports on the Trump Mobile T1 phone have raised serious privacy and security questions surrounding the device. Critics argue that the product not only represents a questionable business venture but also carries significant privacy risks, leaving many to wonder about its true origins and the implications for users.
Bluesky: @gizmodo.com
permalink / 3 stories from sources in 22 hrs #mobiletech #dataprivacy #trump #privacy
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 7:20 am permalink
WhatsApp is introducing ads in its updates section, marking a notable shift toward ad-based monetization while ensuring that personal chats remain untouched by the new advertising efforts. The move has sparked a mix of curiosity and skepticism across the industry.
Bluesky: @macrumors.bsky.social
permalink / 3 stories from sources in 28 hrs #meta #business #apps #privacy
Monday, June 16, 2025, 10:21 am permalink
A major data breach at Zoomcar has compromised the personal data of 8.4 million users, with unauthorized access exposing names, phone numbers, and car registration details. Authorities are examining the incident as concerns over data security and privacy continue to mount.
Bluesky: @techcrunch.com, @journalistjagmeet.com
permalink / 2 stories from sources in 2 days #cybersecurity #dataprivacy #cars #privacy
Meta AI App Accidentally Broadcasts Private Chats to All / iPhone in Canada
Friday, June 13, 2025, 2:21 pm permalink
Meta AI’s Discover feed inadvertently broadcast users’ private chats—including sensitive medical, legal, and personal details—igniting widespread privacy concerns. The incident has led industry experts and users alike to call for immediate improvements to the platform’s privacy safeguards, as the company scrambles to address this unintended leak.
permalink / 4 stories from sources in 4 days #meta #aiethics #apps #privacy
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 11:21 am permalink
Recent reports confirm that multiple journalists have been hacked using Paragon spyware, intensifying concerns over digital press freedom and privacy. Investigations reveal sophisticated techniques aimed at European media figures, prompting urgent calls for stronger cybersecurity measures amid an already invasive surveillance landscape.
Bluesky: @rondeibert.bsky.social
permalink / 2 stories from sources in 6 days #cybersecurity #security #privacy #hack
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 9:20 pm permalink
Apple is rolling out its new AI model with a clear message: privacy isn’t dead. Instead of streaming everything to the cloud, a slew of fresh features now run right on your device, promising enhanced security while delivering smart, generative AI capabilities.
Bluesky: @wired.com
permalink / 3 stories from sources in 7 days #ai #dataprivacy #apple #privacy
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 4:20 pm permalink
Authorities have employed Predator drones to surveil LA protestors—raising serious civil liberties questions as high-tech eyes hover over demonstrations. The controversial tactic has ignited debates over balancing public security measures with privacy rights amid turbulent times.
Bluesky: @politicalamericans.bsky.social, @fartingfascists.bsky.social
permalink / 2 stories from sources in 7 days #government #DHS #security #privacy
Monday, June 9, 2025, 10:21 am permalink
A critical vulnerability that allowed researchers to extract phone numbers from Google accounts through brute-force methods has been swiftly patched. The fix aims to protect user privacy by addressing the loophole that risked exposing sensitive recovery information, ensuring that account security is tightened against potential SIM-swapping exploits.
Bluesky: @techcrunch.com, @zackwhittaker.com, @tyden.bsky.social, @404media.co
permalink / 4 stories from sources in 9 days #cybersecurity #google #android #privacy