data breach Family Tracking App Exposes Real-Time Locations of 280,000 Users An unprotected database belonging to the Family Locator app leaks sensitive location data, plain text passwords, and photos of hundreds of thousands of users, including children.
apple Apple Highlights iPhone Privacy in New Ad Despite Recent FaceTime Bug Apple releases a new commercial emphasizing the iPhone's privacy features, positioning the device as a secure option for consumers. The campaign arrives shortly after the company faced embarrassment over a significant FaceTime eavesdropping flaw.
apple Apple's New iPhone Ad Compares Digital Privacy to Everyday Life Apple releases a clever new iPhone commercial that compares digital data protection to relatable offline habits like locking bathroom doors and shredding personal documents.
huawei Huawei Sues U.S. Government Over Equipment Ban Huawei files a lawsuit arguing that a federal ban on its equipment violates the U.S. Constitution due to a lack of evidence and due process.
facebook Zuckerberg Outlines Privacy-Focused Future for Facebook Messaging Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg shares a new vision for a privacy-focused internet, revealing plans to integrate the messaging functions of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp into a single encrypted service.
facebook Facebook Uses Two-Factor Phone Numbers for Profile Lookups Without Opt-Out Facebook faces backlash for using phone numbers provided for two-factor authentication to let anyone look up user profiles, with no option to completely disable the feature. Critics warn this practice sacrifices user privacy under the guise of security.
google Google Apologizes for Undisclosed Microphone in Nest Secure System Google admits it made an error by failing to list a hidden microphone in the tech specs of its Nest Secure home security system. The omission comes to light as the company rolls out a Google Assistant update for the device.
openai OpenAI Withholds New AI Text Generator Over Misinformation Fears OpenAI unveils a highly convincing text-generating AI but refuses to release the full model due to concerns about fake news and abuse. The controversial decision sparks backlash from researchers who accuse the nonprofit of breaking its open-access promises.
openai OpenAI Withholds Revolutionary Text Generator Over Misuse Fears OpenAI develops an advanced AI model named GPT2 that produces highly convincing fake news and fiction, prompting the organization to withhold the full system due to extreme misuse risks.
sensenets Shenzhen AI Firm Silent After Unsecured Database Exposes Millions A Dutch security researcher reveals that SenseNets leaves over 2.5 million personal records unprotected for months. The facial recognition company declines to comment while experts warn of severe security risks.
apple Apple Releases iOS Update to Fix FaceTime Eavesdropping Flaw Apple issues a comprehensive iOS update that fully resolves the Group FaceTime vulnerability which allowed attackers to secretly listen to and view users. The patch also addresses additional security flaws actively exploited in the wild.
openai OpenAI Withholds Powerful Text Algorithm Over Safety Fears OpenAI reveals a highly capable text-generating algorithm called GPT-2 but refuses to release the full model due to safety concerns. The decision sparks debate among experts about whether the threat is exaggerated and how to handle dangerous AI.
apple Apple Rewards Teen Who Discovered Group FaceTime Eavesdropping Flaw Apple confirms it will compensate 14-year-old Grant Thompson for finding a major Group FaceTime bug that allowed users to listen in on others before they answered a call. The tech giant also plans to provide an additional gift toward the teenager's education.
apple Apple Forces Developers to Remove Secret Screen-Recording Analytics Apple demands that app developers remove or disclose hidden analytics tools that record user interactions without permission. The crackdown follows a TechCrunch investigation into session replay software leaking sensitive user data.
apple Apple Patches Group FaceTime Eavesdropping Bug With iOS Update Apple releases iOS 12.1.4 to fix the Group FaceTime bug that allowed users to eavesdrop on others before they answered a call. Lawmakers demand answers regarding the company's delayed response to the security flaw.