Tag: privacy
New Apple security feature reboots iPhones after 3 days, researchers confirm
Apple’s new iPhone software comes with a novel security feature that reboots the phone if it’s not unlocked for 72 hours, according to...
Lawyer allegedly hacked with spyware names NSO founders in lawsuit
A lawyer who was allegedly hacked with government-grade spyware made by the infamous surveillance tech maker NSO Group has filed a complaint in...
Facebook and Instagram users in Europe can opt for less personalized ads
LONDON -- Facebook and Instagram users in Europe will get the option to see less personalized ads if they don't want to pay...
S. Korea fines Meta $15M for illegally collecting information on Facebook users
SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korea’s privacy watchdog on Tuesday fined social media company Meta 21.6 billion won ($15 million) for illegally collecting...
LinkedIn hit with 310 million euro fine for data privacy violations from Irish watchdog
LONDON -- European Union regulators slapped LinkedIn on Thursday with a 310 million euro ($335 million) fine for violations of the bloc's stringent...
23andMe faces an uncertain future — so does your genetic data
DNA and genetic testing firm 23andMe is in turmoil following a data breach last year and its ongoing financial decline. The once-pioneering giant...