No AI training in newly distrusted Terms of Service, Adobe says
Following days of user pushback that included allegations of forcing a “spyware-like” Terms of Service (ToS) update into its products, design software giant Adobe explained…
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Google’s Chrome changes make life harder for ad blockers
Despite protests, Google is rolling out changes in the Chrome browser that make it harder for ad blockers to do their job. Starting last Monday,…
23andMe data breach under joint investigation in two countries
The British and Canadian privacy authorities have announced they will undertake a joint investigation into the data breach at global genetic testing company 23andMe that…
When things go wrong: A digital sharing warning for couples
“When things go wrong” is a troubling prospect for most couples to face, but the internet—and the way that romantic partners engage both with and…
Google will start deleting location history
Google announced that it will reduce the amount of personal data it is storing by automatically deleting old data from “Timeline”—the feature that, previously named…
Advance Auto Parts customer data posted for sale
A cybercriminal using the handle Sp1d3r is offering to sell 3 TB of data taken from Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Advance Auto Parts is a…
Husband stalked ex-wife with seven AirTags, indictment says
Following their divorce, a husband carried out a campaign of stalking and abuse against his ex-wife—referred to only as “S.K.”—by allegedly hiding seven separate Apple…
Microsoft Recall snapshots can be easily grabbed with TotalRecall tool
Microsoft’s Recall feature has been criticized heavily by pretty much everyone since it was announced last month. Now, researchers have demonstrated the risks by creating…
Financial sextortion scams on the rise
“Hey there!” messaged Savannah, someone 16-year-old Charlie had never met before, but looked cute in her profile picture. She had long blonde hair, blue eyes,…
Say hello to the fifth generation of Malwarebytes
Announcing the latest version of Malwarebytes, which brings a faster, responsive, and consistent user interface, integrated security and privacy, and expert guidance to keep you…
Big name TikTok accounts hijacked after opening DM
High profile TikTok accounts, including CNN, Sony, and—er—Paris Hilton have been targeted in a recent attack. CNN was the first account takeover that made the…
Utility scams update | Malwarebytes
Back in February, we reported on malicious ads related to utility bills (electricity, gas) that direct victims to call centers where scammers will collect their…