Russian hacker pleads guilty in massive data theft scheme
A Russian hacker has admitted to his involvement in one of the biggest thefts of consumer data from a U.S. financial institution.
Sep 24, 2019
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YouTube to pay $170M fine after violating kids' privacy law
Google will pay $170 million to settle allegations its YouTube video service collected personal data on children without their parents' consent.
Sep 04, 2019
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Privacy watchdogs warn Facebook over Libra currency
Global privacy regulators joined forces Tuesday to demand guarantees from Facebook on how it will protect users' financial data when it launches its planned cryptocurrency, Libra.
Aug 06, 2019
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Mobile technology may serve underbanked with no cryptocurrency
As Facebook touts a new cryptocurrency as a way to serve people who are underbanked, mobile technology companies may provide the same path to financial services using good old-fashioned dollars.
Jul 24, 2019
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Facebook algorithm changes suppressed journalism and meddled with democracy
Facebook's News Feed algorithm determines what users see on its platform—from funny memes to comments from friends. The company regularly updates this algorithm, which can dramatically change what information people consume.
Jul 24, 2019
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Israel spyware firm can mine data from social media
An Israeli spyware firm thought to have hacked WhatsApp in the past has told clients it can scoop user data from the world's top social media, the Financial Times reported Friday.
Jul 19, 2019
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Israel spyware firm can mine data from social media: FT
An Israeli spyware firm thought to have hacked WhatsApp in the past denied a report Friday that it had boasted to clients that it can scoop user data from servers run by technology titans.
Jul 19, 2019
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Facebook's Libra prospects dim, but cryptocurrencies roll on
Facebook's planned global digital coin Libra has run into a wall of opposition in Washington that could prevent its launch as envisioned, but analysts say cryptocurrencies are likely to make gains around the world nonetheless.
Jul 18, 2019
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Facebook's currency Libra faces financial, privacy pushback
Facebook is getting a taste of the regulatory pushback it will face as it creates a new digital currency with corporate partners.
Jun 19, 2019
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Automotive
Somebody's watching you: The surveillance of self-driving cars
Picture the future, where driving is a thing of the past. You can hop in your car or one from a ride-share, buckle up and tell the car where you want to go. During your ride, you can check your email and look up a few things ...
Jun 07, 2019
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How many passwords can you remember? Get ready to remember more
Got too many passwords to remember? Just wait. It's going to get a lot worse.
Dec 16, 2018
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Hackers cause most data breaches, but accidents by normal people aren't far behind
Have you ever had your personal information leaked on the internet? Maybe it was something you purchased online from a website, only to find out that the company was hacked months later? If the answer is "yes", you probably ...
Aug 10, 2018
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