Privacy

Facebook Bug Exposed Pictures of 6.8 Million Users

Another one? Yes. Facebook reveals new security bug affected 6.8 million users.

Facebook Confirms 50 Million Accounts Were Hacked

Hackers gained access to 50 million Facebook accounts due to a security flaw.

Skype’s Encrypted Chat Feature Comes to Everyone

Skype's end-to-end encrypted Private Conversations are now rolling out to all users across platforms.

Google Caught Being Sneaky With Location Data Collection

Google finds itself in another privacy-related controversy.

Facebook Bug Removed Some Users From Block Lists of 800,000 Users

Facebook says a recent bug automatically unblocked random users from the block lists of 800,000…

Google Focuses on Transparency With New Google Account App

Google completely revamps Google Account on Android to offer increased transparency, data control, and security.

What Does Microsoft Know About Us? Not Much
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What Does Microsoft Know About Us? Not Much (Premium)

Most of the privacy reporting these days is focused on Google and Facebook because these…

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Microsoft’s Opportunity To Capitalize on Data Privacy (Premium)

Given the recent events making headlines, Microsoft has the opportunity to take advantage of the…

Cambridge Analytica Isn’t Facebook’s Fault

A data mining firm stole data of 50 million Facebook users to manipulate voter behavior,…

Microsoft Testing Improved Privacy Controls in Windows 10

Microsoft gives users more control over their typing and inking data, tests new design for…

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Android is Always Tracking You

Modern Android phones have been tracking users' location using nearby cell towers without their consent,…

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