Tag: Data Privacy
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A New Era of Digital Security: What Apple’s PQ3 Encryption Means for You
Apple’s release of iOS 17.4 brought with it a groundbreaking feature in cybersecurity: PQ3 encryption for iMessage. This advanced security protocol is designed to protect sensitive data from threats posed by quantum computing—a technology poised to reshape the landscape of cybersecurity. But what does this mean for you, and why should you care? Let’s break…
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Hackers Breach Andrew Tate’s Online University, Leaking Data on 800,000 Users
A recent breach of Andrew Tate‘s online university, The Real World, has exposed sensitive data from nearly 800,000 users, including email addresses, usernames, and chat logs. The incident highlights the growing importance of securing personal data and the risks of using poorly protected platforms. What Happened? The Real World, formerly known as Hustler’s University, offers…
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How Deepfakes Work & How to Protect Yourself Against them.
What is a Deepfake? A deepfake is a video, image, or audio created by AI to imitate a real person. Over the last couple of years, AI services and products have reached mainstream usage, resulting in billions of pieces of AI generated content being created. Using deep learning algorithms like GANs (Generative Adversarial Networks), computers…
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Pinterest and LinkedIn Under Fire for Data Privacy Violations: How to Protect Your Info
Recent events highlight the growing issue of social media platforms tracking user data without proper consent, raising serious privacy concerns. Complaints against Pinterest and LinkedIn reveal how these platforms have been using personal information for targeted ads, often without clear consent, violating the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In the case of Pinterest, the platform was…
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Did You Consent to Twitter/X Using Your Data to Train AI?
Twitter, now known as X, has updated their terms of service, giving them license to use your content to train their machine learning models – chiefly Grok. Elon Musks’ platform is the latest to follow in the footsteps of Meta’s Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and countless more social media platforms, expanding their licenses to use your…