Today’s privacy digest highlights critical data breaches affecting Discord and Renault/Dacia customers, alongside vulnerabilities in Tile trackers that enable stalking. The launch of OpenAI’s Sora video app raises concerns about violent and racist content, while the FTC warns about online scams and telemarketing. Stay informed to protect your data and privacy.
Top 5 Critical Privacy Alerts
- Hackers steal identifiable Discord user data in third-party breach : Partial payment and personal data stolen from Discord users due to a third-party breach. Read more
- Renault and Dacia UK warn of data breach impacting customers : Sensitive customer information compromised at a third-party provider. Read more
- Tile’s Lack of Encryption Is a Danger for Users Everywhere : Vulnerabilities in Tile trackers allow easy location tracking by stalkers and the company. Read more
- OpenAI launch of video app Sora plagued by violent and racist images : New AI video generator quickly populated with harmful content due to inadequate guardrails. Read more
- When sharing your info online leads to unwanted and unlawful telemarketing calls : Learn how companies trick users into sharing data, leading to illegal telemarketing. Read more
Artificial Intelligence
- Opera wants you to pay $19.90 per month for its new AI browser : Opera Neon puts AI in control of browsing, but comes with a monthly fee. Read more
Data Privacy
- Flo Health, Google Settle Class Action Privacy Lawsuit for $56 Million : Settlement over Flo app’s alleged unlawful sharing of health data with Google. Read more
Health Privacy
- Flo Health, Google Settle Class Action Privacy Lawsuit for $56 Million : Settlement over Flo app’s alleged unlawful sharing of health data with Google. Read more
Security
- Signal adds new cryptographic defense against quantum attacks : Signal introduces SPQR, a new cryptographic component to defend against quantum computing threats. Read more
Technology
- Opera wants you to pay $19.90 per month for its new AI browser : Opera Neon puts AI in control of browsing, but comes with a monthly fee. Read more
Uncategorized
- How to help protect foster youth from identity theft : Tips for foster parents and service providers to protect foster youth from identity theft. Read more
- No, that’s not an FTC commissioner on the phone : FTC warns of scammers impersonating FTC officials to steal money. Read more
- Get a credit freeze to stop identity thieves : Steps to freeze your credit to protect against identity theft. Read more
- This Medicare Open Enrollment season, learn how to protect yourself from scams : Tips to avoid scams during Medicare Open Enrollment. Read more
- Thinking about selling your timeshare? Key steps to avoid scams : Advice on avoiding scams when selling a timeshare. Read more
- Before you donate, find out where the money is going : FTC warns about a charity scam involving vehicle donations. Read more
- How to spot a job scam : FTC shares tips on identifying fake job opportunities and employment scams. Read more
- How to prepare yourself to deal with an emergency and avoid disaster-related scams : Planning tips and scam avoidance during emergencies. Read more
- Who’s eligible for a refund from Amazon? : Details on Amazon’s $2.5 billion settlement and consumer refunds. Read more
- ‘Delivery robots will happen’: Skype co-founder on his fast-growing venture Starship : Ahti Heinla discusses Starship Technologies and the future of delivery robots. Read more
- How to live a good life in difficult times: Yuval Noah Harari, Rory Stewart and Maria Ressa in conversation : Discussion on navigating the future with AI, climate change, and democracy. Read more
- Friday Squid Blogging: Squid Overfishing in the Southwest Atlantic : Article and report on squid overfishing. Read more
- What Europe’s New Gig Work Law Means for Unions and Technology : Analysis of the EU’s Platform Work Directive and its impact on worker’s rights. Read more
- Opt Out October: Daily Tips to Protect Your Privacy and Security : Daily tips for opting out of tech giant surveillance. Read more
- Hey, San Francisco, There Should be Consequences When Police Spy Illegally : EFF argues for consequences when police violate surveillance oversight laws. Read more
- Stalin, Putin and an enduring obsession with immortality | Letter : Readers respond to an article about dictators and tech billionaires wanting to ‘solve the problem’ of ageing. Read more
Wiretap Litigation
- Flo Health, Google Settle Class Action Privacy Lawsuit for $56 Million : Settlement over Flo app’s alleged unlawful sharing of health data with Google. Read more
reports
- Friday Squid Blogging: Squid Overfishing in the Southwest Atlantic : Article and report on squid overfishing. Read more
squid
- Friday Squid Blogging: Squid Overfishing in the Southwest Atlantic : Article and report on squid overfishing. Read more
