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Apple’s iMessage gains industry-leading quantum security

Apple, already preparing for the next generation of threats, is introducing upgraded encryption to protect iMessage against future attacks using quantum computers.

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EU begins formal investigation of TikTok over potential violations of Digital Services Act

The move could spur enterprises to consider banning the use of the controversial video-sharing platform over privacy and safety concerns.

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Microsoft and the Taylor Swift genAI deepfake problem

The faked images of singer Taylor Swift that showed up online are likely just the beginning of a coming swarm of deepfakes. Don’t look to Microsoft to do much about the problem.

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What a future without browser cookies looks like

As Google and others plan to eliminate third-party search and website trackers, other ways of identifying users and discovering their habits will replace them.

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Apple accuses UK gov't of ‘unprecedented overreach’ on privacy

Apple warns that proposed UK laws are a “serious and direct threat to data security and information privacy.”

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The most significant number from Samsung's Galaxy S24 announcement

One number in particular stands out with Samsung's new Galaxy S24 device — and it isn't the number most people are noticing.

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3 exceptional Android privacy power-ups

Unlock extra privacy power in your Android web experience with these simple but out of sight enhancements.

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Failed unsubscribes could be a clue your data's out of control

One of the oldest and most frustrating rules about email spam is that the unsubscribe link never works — all it does is confirm your email address is active. But what if the unsubscribe failure is caused by something far more...

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Attacks against personal data are up 300%, Apple warns

Apple says more than 2.6 billion personal records have been exposed in the past two years — and attacks are intensifying. That's why data encryption is so important.

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Spanish media's $600M suit against Meta is based on GDPR noncompliance

An association representing 83 Spanish media outlets accuses the company of having a competitive advantage based on violations of EU data-protection regulations and could set a precedent for future cases.

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How to go incognito in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari

While incognito mode in any of the big four web browsers offers a measure of privacy, it doesn’t completely hide your tracks online. Here’s how the feature works in each browser, and how to use it.

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What is Contact Key Verification and how is it used?

Apple’s iMessage will soon offer a new secure identity verification system enterprise professionals might want to use: Contact Key Verification.

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Q&A: Cisco CIO sees AI embedded in every product and process

After little more than a year on the job, Cisco CIO Fletcher Previn can already see that AI will create productivity and efficiency gains well worth the money spent on developing domain-specific models to address internal and external...

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Biden lays down the law on AI

The White House today issued a long-awaited executive order that hammers out clear rules and oversight measures to ensure artificial intelligence is kept in check, while also providing paths for it to grow.

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Apple’s latest China App Store problem is a warning for us all

As pressure grows for Apple to support app purchases from outside its App Store, reports the company has fired App Store staffers for 'business misconduct' should send a little chill up your spine.

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Homeland Security confirms your privacy is no longer safe

The US Department of Homeland Security reports that multiple US government agencies illegally used smartphone location data, breaching privacy regulations as they did.

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Google to block Bard conversations from being indexed on Search

The company said the conversations were being indexed accidentally after an SEO Consultant took to Twitter, now X, to report the issue.

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Q&A: How one CSO secured his environment from generative AI risks

Having a plan in place before deploying genAI for software product development and employee assistance tools is critical, says Navan CSO Prabhath Karanth. Otherwise, the threat potential is high.

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