by dbadmin | Aug 12, 2024 | AI, News, Privacy
The FCC is proposing new rules requiring robocallers to disclose if they will use AI in future calls and texts. This follows an earlier ban on robocallers using AI voice cloning tech for phone calls. That said, the FCC is considering exceptions for individuals with...
by dbadmin | Aug 9, 2024 | Cybersecurity, News, Privacy
ADT, a leading home security company, confirmed a data breach that compromised customer addresses and contact information. The breach’s timing remains unclear, but ADT claims only a small percentage of its six million users were affected. This incident adds to ADT’s...
by dbadmin | Jul 22, 2024 | Browser, Google, Google Chrome, News, Privacy
Google has abandoned its plans to deprecate third-party cookies in Chrome. This follows multiple extensions to the timeline for killing off the advertiser-friendly feature. Google instead proposes an “updated approach” to user privacy and tracking, while offering...
by dbadmin | Jul 10, 2024 | News, Privacy, WhatsApp
WhatsApp is giving you new tools to figure out why you’re being added to a group chat. The context card includes info on who founded the group, when, and why. Access begins today, and will roll out to more users over the next few weeks. Some people are just phenomenal...
by dbadmin | Apr 19, 2024 | Android Security, News, Privacy, Samsung
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Samsung has confirmed a One UI 6.1 issue which means users can’t delete their Secure Folder app. A moderator said that Samsung was working on a Secure Folder app update to address the problem. Secure Folder is one of the more...
by dbadmin | Apr 10, 2024 | News, Privacy, T-Mobile
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority T-Mobile appears to have silently enabled a new profiling toggle for its consumers by default. This feature seemingly allows the company to collect extensive personal data to better predict user behavior. Consumers must...
