Tag: privacy
UK’s secret Apple iCloud backdoor order is a global emergency, say critics
In its latest attempt to erode the protections of strong encryption, the U.K. government has reportedly secretly ordered Apple to build a backdoor...
Italy sends first data watchdog request to DeepSeek: ‘The data of millions of Italians is at risk’
The jury is still out on whether the Chinese AI upstart DeepSeek is a game changer or possibly part of an elaborate plan...
OpenAI says it may store deleted Operator data for up to 90 days
OpenAI says that it might store chats and associated screenshots from customers who use Operator, the company’s AI “agent” tool, for up to...
WhatsApp scores historic victory against NSO Group in long-running spyware hacking case
A U.S. judge has ruled that Israeli spyware maker NSO Group breached hacking laws by using WhatsApp to infect devices with its Pegasus...
Why Apple sends spyware victims to this nonprofit security lab
Before the elections, the cybersecurity team of U.S. vice president and then-presidential candidate Kamala Harris reached out to Apple asking for help, according...
Texas AG is investigating Character.AI, other platforms over child safety concerns
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday launched an investigation into Character.AI and 14 other technology platforms over child privacy and safety concerns....