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fromSpeckyboy Design Magazine
16 hours ago

How To Protect Media Files Uploaded to WordPress - Speckyboy

The predictable file structure of the content management system makes it easy to guess where a file is stored, leading to potential leaks, as demonstrated by a journalist accessing a leaked UK budget document.
Privacy technologies
Music production
fromThe Verge
12 hours ago

Suno is a music copyright nightmare

Suno's copyright filters can be easily bypassed, allowing users to create AI-generated covers of popular songs without permission.
#ai
fromTechCrunch
9 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

Copilot is 'for entertainment purposes only,' according to Microsoft's terms of service | TechCrunch

fromFortune
2 days ago
Digital life

Internet Watch Foundation finds 260-fold increase in AI-generated CSAM in just one year, and 'it's the tip of the iceberg' | Fortune

Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

Identity and AI: Questions of data security, trust and control | Computer Weekly

AI-driven identity solutions improve access control but raise compliance, privacy, and ethical concerns that organizations must address.
fromHarvard Business Review
6 days ago
Artificial intelligence

AI Agents Act a Lot Like Malware. Here's How to Contain the Risks.

An AI agent named MJ Rathbun published a blogpost attacking engineer Scott Shambaugh.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
9 hours ago

Copilot is 'for entertainment purposes only,' according to Microsoft's terms of service | TechCrunch

AI companies warn users not to rely on models' outputs, emphasizing potential mistakes and risks associated with their use.
Digital life
fromFortune
2 days ago

Internet Watch Foundation finds 260-fold increase in AI-generated CSAM in just one year, and 'it's the tip of the iceberg' | Fortune

AI-generated child sexual abuse material is surging, fundamentally changing targeting methods and overwhelming investigators.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

Identity and AI: Questions of data security, trust and control | Computer Weekly

AI-driven identity solutions improve access control but raise compliance, privacy, and ethical concerns that organizations must address.
#netflix
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
16 hours ago

Can Netflix Failed Warner Bros. Merger Be What Sends Earnings Soaring?

Netflix's Q1 2026 results are anticipated to reflect strong organic growth despite the recent breakup fee from the Warner Bros. Discovery deal.
Television
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Opinion: Netflix is the Perfect Stock to Beat Inflation-and the Market

Netflix has outperformed the market with a 5% gain this year, showcasing resilience amid economic challenges.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Institutional Investors Pile Into Netflix Even as Company Executives Head for the Exits

Netflix shows a divide between bullish analyst ratings and insider selling, indicating mixed signals for investors.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

Human error is the leading cause of cryptocurrency access loss, affecting 35% of holders, primarily due to forgotten passwords and lost seed phrases.
#3d-printing
Information security
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

OpenClaw gives users yet another reason to be freaked out about security

OpenClaw's vulnerabilities pose severe security risks, allowing attackers to gain administrative access with minimal permissions.
#data-breach
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

A fintech app asked users for their passports - then left 360,000 files unprotected for five years - Silicon Canals

A money transfer app exposed over 360,000 sensitive files on a public server for nearly five years, including unencrypted personal documents.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Fintech apps demand your passport for verification - then leave it on an unprotected server - Silicon Canals

Duc's exposed server revealed unprotected sensitive personal data, highlighting significant gaps in fintech data protection practices.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Exclusive: Money transfer app Duc exposed thousands of driver's licenses and passports to the open web

A publicly accessible Amazon storage server exposed personal data of hundreds of thousands, including driver's licenses and passports, without encryption.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

A fintech app asked users for their passports - then left 360,000 files unprotected for five years - Silicon Canals

A money transfer app exposed over 360,000 sensitive files on a public server for nearly five years, including unencrypted personal documents.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Fintech apps demand your passport for verification - then leave it on an unprotected server - Silicon Canals

Duc's exposed server revealed unprotected sensitive personal data, highlighting significant gaps in fintech data protection practices.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Exclusive: Money transfer app Duc exposed thousands of driver's licenses and passports to the open web

A publicly accessible Amazon storage server exposed personal data of hundreds of thousands, including driver's licenses and passports, without encryption.
#roku
Tech industry
fromThe Motley Fool
2 days ago

Why I Wouldn't Touch Roku Stock Right Now | The Motley Fool

Roku's stock has declined significantly, despite recent revenue growth and profitability, due to structural challenges and high competition in the tech industry.
Tech industry
fromThe Motley Fool
2 days ago

Why I Wouldn't Touch Roku Stock Right Now | The Motley Fool

Roku's stock has declined significantly, despite recent revenue growth and profitability, due to structural challenges and high competition in the tech industry.
Apple
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Apple issues warning to iPhone users over stealthy attack: Act NOW

Apple has released critical iOS updates to protect against the DarkSword cyberattack method targeting vulnerable devices.
#spotify
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago

Johnny On The Spotify; DOJ Closes The Book On A Rental Ads Scam | AdExchanger

Spotify's ad business faces challenges due to preference for direct podcast deals and lagging audio ad spend.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
Music production

Spotify tests new tool to stop AI slop from being attributed to real artists | TechCrunch

Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago

Johnny On The Spotify; DOJ Closes The Book On A Rental Ads Scam | AdExchanger

Spotify's ad business faces challenges due to preference for direct podcast deals and lagging audio ad spend.
Music production
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Spotify tests new tool to stop AI slop from being attributed to real artists | TechCrunch

Spotify is testing a feature allowing artists to review and approve releases before they appear on their profiles.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Testaments to Big Mistakes: the seven best shows to stream this week

Via tentative rebel student Agnes Mackenzie, the drama meticulously illustrates the ways disempowered people hoard what little agency they have in Gilead's oppressive environment.
Television
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds

New laws will simplify subscription cancellations and refunds, potentially saving consumers nearly £170 annually.
#hasbro
London startup
fromTNW | Data-Security
4 days ago

Hasbro hacked: Peppa Pig & Transformers owner warns of weeks of disruption

Hasbro experienced unauthorized access to its systems, leading to potential delays in product deliveries and ongoing security measures.
London startup
fromTNW | Data-Security
4 days ago

Hasbro hacked: Peppa Pig & Transformers owner warns of weeks of disruption

Hasbro experienced unauthorized access to its systems, leading to potential delays in product deliveries and ongoing security measures.
Social media marketing
fromBGR
4 days ago

Instagram Finally Found A Premium Feature You Might Want - And It's A Little Creepy - BGR

Instagram is a major revenue source for Meta, generating $71 billion by 2025, and is testing a subscription service with new features.
fromFast Company
4 days ago

YouTube blasted by hundreds of experts over 'AI slop' videos served up to kids

"This 'AI slop' harms children's development by distorting their sense of reality, overwhelming their learning processes and hijacking their attention, thereby extending time online and displacing offline activities necessary for their healthy development."
Education
Music production
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
1 day ago

TikTok and ACRCloud partner on Derivative Works Detection system

TikTok's SoundOn enhances copyright protection for musicians by incorporating advanced audio recognition technology to detect potential copies of their work.
Privacy technologies
fromTNW | Insights
16 hours ago

LinkedIn secretly scans 6,000+ browser extensions and fingerprints your device

LinkedIn's hidden JavaScript routine collects extensive user data without disclosure, raising concerns about covert surveillance practices.
#illegal-streaming
fromIndependent
2 days ago
Media industry

Inside Sky's war on dodgy boxes: 'A member of the family who is a garda has one - half the station has them'

fromIndependent
2 days ago
Media industry

Inside Sky's war on dodgy boxes: 'A member of the family who is a garda has one - half the station has them'

fromIndependent
2 days ago
Media industry

Sky's war on dodgy boxes: 'A member of the family who is a garda has one - half the station has them'

fromIndependent
2 days ago
Media industry

Inside Sky's war on dodgy boxes: 'A member of the family who is a garda has one - half the station has them'

fromIndependent
2 days ago
Media industry

Inside Sky's war on dodgy boxes: 'A member of the family who is a garda has one - half the station has them'

fromIndependent
2 days ago
Media industry

Sky's war on dodgy boxes: 'A member of the family who is a garda has one - half the station has them'

Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
1 day ago

It's no longer free to use Claude through third-party tools like OpenClaw

Anthropic will charge third-party apps for using Claude AI, requiring a usage bundle or API key starting April 4.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

The Retroactive Decryption Trap: Why Post-Quantum Upgrades Can't Save Your Past Privacy

Guy Zyskind emphasized that the whitepaper reframes the conversation around quantum threats, stating that the traditional 10-year migration window now seems dangerously optimistic given Google's findings.
Information security
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Sky should drop 'greedy' legal action against dodgy box users, TD Paul Murphy says

Sky intends to use the information obtained from a court case to take legal actions against the resellers and some of the end users, marking the first time end users could face legal action.
EU data protection
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

A money-transfer app stored customer passports on an unencrypted, publicly accessible server for nearly five years - Silicon Canals

Fintech companies face regulatory pressure to collect identity documents but lack enforceable obligations to protect them, leading to data breaches.
#apple
Apple
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Apple Rolls Out DarkSword Exploit Protection to More Devices

Apple is updating older iOS devices to protect against the DarkSword exploit kit targeting vulnerabilities in its mobile platforms.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Apple releases security fix for older iPhones and iPads to protect against DarkSword attacks | TechCrunch

Apple released security updates for older iPhones and iPads to protect against the DarkSword hacking toolkit that steals user data.
Apple
fromMacRumors
5 days ago

Apple Sets Privacy Rules for Third-Party Access to Live Activities and Notifications

Apple is implementing new iOS features for third-party wearables while enforcing strict privacy rules on notification forwarding.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Apple will hide your email address from apps and websites, but not cops | TechCrunch

Apple provided federal agents with identities of customers using its email privacy feature, revealing limitations in its privacy assurances.
Apple
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Apple Rolls Out DarkSword Exploit Protection to More Devices

Apple is updating older iOS devices to protect against the DarkSword exploit kit targeting vulnerabilities in its mobile platforms.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Apple releases security fix for older iPhones and iPads to protect against DarkSword attacks | TechCrunch

Apple released security updates for older iPhones and iPads to protect against the DarkSword hacking toolkit that steals user data.
Apple
fromMacRumors
5 days ago

Apple Sets Privacy Rules for Third-Party Access to Live Activities and Notifications

Apple is implementing new iOS features for third-party wearables while enforcing strict privacy rules on notification forwarding.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Apple will hide your email address from apps and websites, but not cops | TechCrunch

Apple provided federal agents with identities of customers using its email privacy feature, revealing limitations in its privacy assurances.
Marketing tech
fromAndroid Authority
5 days ago

The Google Play Store has a serious problem with shady cast-to-TV apps

A small number of developer networks dominate the cast-to-TV app category on Google Play, operating over 280 apps with 1.8 billion installs.
Digital life
fromBig Think
5 days ago

3 ways to prove you're human online

Generative AI is rapidly increasing information production, leading to a potential scarcity of human-generated content and a need for new human verification methods.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Critical ShareFile Flaws Lead to Unauthenticated RCE

Two critical vulnerabilities in ShareFile could allow unauthenticated remote code execution through improper access to configuration pages.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
3 days ago

I turned to PrivacyBee to clean up my data - here's how it made me disappear

PrivacyBee is preferred for its comprehensive data removal services and user-friendly management tools.
Marketing tech
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
6 days ago

Global Streaming Subscription Revenue Tripled In Five Years, Poised to Top $200 Billion by 2030

Global streaming subscription revenue surpassed $150 billion in 2025, with projections of $202 billion by 2030 due to price increases and ad-supported tiers.
EU data protection
fromMetro
1 week ago

Bank ordered to reveal names of illegal Premier League streaming users to Sky

Sky is targeting illegal IPTV streaming by obtaining user details from Revolut Bank following a court ruling.
#meta
fromRAIN News
1 week ago

Streaming fraud perpetrator Michael Smith faces the music

Michael Smith has preempted his trial by pleading guilty to the fraud scheme, facing a maximum penalty of five years in jail for conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Music production
#cybersecurity
fromThe Hacker News
3 days ago
Information security

ThreatsDay Bulletin: Pre-Auth Chains, Android Rootkits, CloudTrail Evasion & 10 More Stories

The ThreatsDay Bulletin provides a concise overview of current cybersecurity threats and trends affecting system safety.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
6 days ago

Weekly Recap: Telecom Sleeper Cells, LLM Jailbreaks, Apple Forces U.K. Age Checks and More

A critical Citrix vulnerability is actively exploited, and the FBI confirms a hack of Director Kash Patel's email account by an Iran-linked group.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 days ago

ThreatsDay Bulletin: Pre-Auth Chains, Android Rootkits, CloudTrail Evasion & 10 More Stories

The ThreatsDay Bulletin provides a concise overview of current cybersecurity threats and trends affecting system safety.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
6 days ago

Weekly Recap: Telecom Sleeper Cells, LLM Jailbreaks, Apple Forces U.K. Age Checks and More

A critical Citrix vulnerability is actively exploited, and the FBI confirms a hack of Director Kash Patel's email account by an Iran-linked group.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Proton adds a secure video conferencing service called Meet to its toolbox

Proton launches Meet, a privacy-focused video-calling service, competing with Microsoft and Google while ensuring user anonymity and security.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
5 days ago

Proton Workspace boasts privacy-first alternative to Google, Microsoft

Proton Workspace offers a private alternative to Google and Microsoft productivity suites, focusing on security and data protection.
#whatsapp
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Privacy professionals

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware | TechCrunch

Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware | TechCrunch

WhatsApp notified 200 users about a malicious fake app containing spyware created by Italian firm SIO.
Information security
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Don't open that WhatsApp message, Microsoft warns

WhatsApp messages are being exploited to deliver malicious files that allow attackers to control victims' machines and access their data.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

Stolen Logins Are Fueling Everything From Ransomware to Nation-State Cyberattacks

Stolen credentials significantly enhance ransomware attacks, enabling illegitimate access and operational disruption within networks.
Media industry
fromwww.morningstar.com
4 days ago

Communication Services: Alphabet and Meta's Moats Remain Despite Escalating AI Investments

Alphabet and Meta maintain strong positions despite AI investment risks, with ad revenue growth expected to continue due to improved targeting and user engagement.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
5 days ago

This App Makes Even the Sketchiest PDF or Word Doc Safe to Open

Dangerzone is a free tool that safely opens potentially harmful documents by converting them into secure image-based PDFs.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
5 days ago

Google Drive Expands AI Ransomware Detection, File Recovery to More Users

Google Drive now features AI-powered ransomware detection and built-in file recovery, significantly improving threat identification and response capabilities.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

FBI Warns of Data Security Risks From China-Made Mobile Apps

Foreign-developed mobile applications pose significant data security risks, particularly those from China, according to an FBI alert.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

The Next Cybersecurity Crisis Isn't Breaches-It's Data You Can't Trust

Data integrity now encompasses data trust, emphasizing the importance of reliable data in AI-driven decision-making.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
1 week ago

5 telltale signs that your phone has been compromised (and how to combat them)

Phone hacking can be detected through signs like battery drain, slow performance, unfamiliar logins, and reduced storage space.
Privacy professionals
fromHer Campus
5 days ago

Who's Watching The Watchers? AI, Age Verification, And Online Privacy

Parents are increasingly concerned about children's exposure to harmful online content despite regulations like CIPA and platforms like YouTube Kids.
Media industry
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Why Cloudflare is protecting publishers from content piracy

Cloudflare is implementing measures to ensure AI companies pay for original content instead of using it for free.
#vpn
fromWIRED
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Using a VPN May Subject You to NSA Spying

Using commercial VPNs may expose Americans to foreign surveillance laws, risking their constitutional protections against warrantless government spying.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Using a VPN May Subject You to NSA Spying

Using commercial VPNs may expose Americans to foreign surveillance laws, risking their constitutional protections against warrantless government spying.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

You're being tracked online - 9 easy ways to stop the surveillance

Reducing online tracking is possible through careful browser choice, VPNs, and anti-tracking software.
Digital life
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

HBO Max's password-sharing crackdown is going global

HBO Max will expand its password-sharing crackdown globally starting in 2026, following successful enforcement in the US that generated additional revenue through paid sharing fees.
#phishing
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

Tycoon 2FA Fully Operational Despite Law Enforcement Takedown

Tycoon 2FA continues to operate despite international takedown efforts, facilitating phishing attacks and compromising accounts without alerts.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

Tycoon 2FA Fully Operational Despite Law Enforcement Takedown

Tycoon 2FA continues to operate despite international takedown efforts, facilitating phishing attacks and compromising accounts without alerts.
Privacy technologies
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

Fear of Surveillance Leads to Increased VPN Use

36% of U.S. adults use VPNs, primarily to prevent tracking by private companies (65%) and government surveillance (35%), with privacy and security cited as the dominant motivation by 65% of users.
Privacy technologies
fromMakeUseOf
2 weeks ago

Your smart TV is snitching on your watch history - here's how to stop it completely

Smart TVs track viewing habits through Automated Content Recognition to provide personalized recommendations, but users can disable this feature in settings to protect privacy.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Stealing cable has evolved: the new face of TV piracy

SuperBox devices enable inexpensive access to pirated live TV and sports through a network of resellers and Chinese makers, bypassing cable and streaming subscriptions.
Privacy technologies
fromTech Times
3 weeks ago

Top Strategies to Protect Your Online Privacy from AI Tracking and Data Collection

Implement VPNs, two-factor authentication, app permission audits, and tracker blockers to protect personal data from AI-driven monitoring and unauthorized collection.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Age verification isn't sage verification inside OSes

California's Digital Age Assurance Act attempts age verification for minors but is vague, incoherent, and creates liability risks without clearly defining compliance requirements or addressing practical implementation across diverse computing devices.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Do You Need an Identity Protection Service for Safe Browsing?

Identity theft protection services function as insurance products offering reactive compensation for damages rather than active prevention, with coverage details and sub-benefit caps critically affecting actual protection value.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Piracy Problem Streaming Platforms Can't Solve

Piracy in MENA stems from structural barriers including lack of local platforms, payment access limitations, internet censorship, and historical perceptions of free online content rather than cultural preferences.
fromNieman Lab
1 month ago

Why "magic links" and passcodes are taking over news logins

Passwords get hacked all the time, but they can't be hacked if they don't exist...this allows a small team like 404 to spend less time managing security administration, and more time investing in bringing you stories you care about.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Password Managers Share a Hidden Weakness

An FBI informant helped run the Incognito dark web market and allegedly approved the sale of fentanyl-laced pills, including those from a dealer linked to a confirmed death, WIRED reported this week. Meanwhile, Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Customs and Border Protection officers sparked a Department of Justice probe. Documents say that CBP officers in the US Virgin Islands were still friendly with Epstein years after his 2008 conviction, illustrating the infamous sex offender's tactics for cultivating allies.
Information security
fromFast Company
1 month ago

What if everything you think you know about passwords is wrong? Here's what really makes a strong password in 2026

Meanwhile, the actual threat landscape evolved in an entirely different direction. Today's attackers aren't sitting at keyboards manually typing password guesses. They're running offline brute force attacks with dedicated GPU rigs that can attempt 100 billion passwords per second against hashing algorithms like MD5 or SHA-1. At that speed, your clever substitution of "@" for "a" buys you microseconds of additional security.
Information security
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
1 month ago

How to disable ACR on your TV (and all the privacy risks it negates in the process)

Smart TVs use ACR to continuously track and transmit viewing data for targeted advertising, risking user privacy.
Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This new privacy-focused phone service is designed to keep your phone from getting hacked

Cape is a US-wide privacy-focused cellphone carrier that prevents SIM swapping and IMSI-catcher surveillance while minimizing customer data collection and encrypting voicemails.
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