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'Corona not the only virus being spread'

Cybercrooks use internet users' appetite for coronavirus info to spread malware

'The intelligence coup of the century'

CIA and German intelligence agency made millions from encryption company they owned and used to spy on other nations

Google might have sent your videos to some random person

Google admit bug could have massively obstructed your privacy two months too late

FBI takes bite out of Apple's privacy pie

Apple halt plans to encrypt iCloud backup beacuase FBI didn't want them to

An even more unjust and alarming threat looms for Assange: extradition to the US for espionage charges.

Australia’s consumer watchdog files lawsuit against Google

ACCC say Google’s dubious setting didn’t inform customers that there data was being stored

Does Facebook really care about privacy?

Facebook's encryption stance could be very self-serving

CafePress admit data breach seven months too late

Customers get email informing them data was stolen

Yahoo to reach settlement after huge breaches

Cash payouts likely to be tiny

Storm brewing between weather forecasters and wireless companies

Concerns over 5G tech interfering with weather forecasting

Good guy hacker getting rich by uncovering security flaws in Facebook products

Indian security researcher finds fifth security vulnerability in Facebook product. This time, it’s Instagram’s handling of the validation of password reset codes

GDPR was a headache for businesses but a no-deal Brexit could trump it

What will happen EU/UK data transfers in the event of a no-deal Brexit?

The Beijing / Hong Kong conundrum

Protesters use new technologies to organize. Social media platforms are used to share information and messaging apps are essential for coordinating with other protesters.

Botcall blockers are selling your privacy

Botcalls are a spam endemic but many apps promising to block the calls just trade one problem for another

Yet another massive avoidable data breach

Capital One Bank says around 106 million customers had data stolen

Boris ad blitz and Facebook’s role in democracy

Is democracy set on another 2016 collision course?

FaceApp isn't really the problem

FaceApp isn't doing anything US compnaies don't do 10 fold

Peeking behind the #Facebook down ‘crisis’

What the temporary glitch in Facebook’s servers reveals

Amazon drones to be used in home surveillance?

Tech giant gets patent to use their delivery drones as a home security system

Actress refuses to be bullied by hacker

Bella Thorne releases her own nude pics after hacker tries to bribe her with them

5G is a farce, it is a big trap to spy on us

5G is nothing but a big lie for a few elite companies to process yet more data in order to manipulate people to sell objects, services, experiences, political candidates... you name it.

Radiohead give middle finger to hackers

Cybercriminals ransom demands backfire and Radiohead fans get a rare treat

Is is D-Day for Big Tech?

With attacks on the power of Big Tech coming from all sides, surely regulation is finally imminent?

Hey is that a Huawei phone!?

Heard the camera’s pretty good, but you know what’s even better? Having access to Google services

Censorship is not the answer

Why Instagram’s move to block anti-vax hashtags is an attack on freedom of speech whether we like it or not

Targeted ads are stalking you

Grocery shopping won’t even offer respite from targeted advertising in future. AI and smart cameras are coming to scan your mood and demographic as you browse for your dinner

Nothing to see here. Just another creepy Facebook patent

Facebook want to scan your photos for brand logos so they can sell ads to you

Google location history new main witness for police

Law enforcement says the tech company’s data is better than their current methods of surveillance

Top 10 cybersecurity tips for dummies

Small business hacks don’t make meaty headlines but they’re the bread and butter for hackers

Limit your data trail

In a world drunk on surveillance here are some steps you can take to protect your privacy

EU copyright legislation makes Brexit appealing

It has the implication to turn the internet into one big dreary policed TV show with constant ad breaks, and stop it being the most powerful tool for freedom of speech and mobilizing people.

The less they know the better

Big Tech knew that data was worth something long before the rest of us even knew what data was.

Event manager included

New appointments feature added to privacy app