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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

What is your opinion on the use of data to train AI? Tell Folha

The article discusses the ongoing debate regarding the use of user data by tech companies for training artificial intelligence, highlighting recent changes in terms of service on social media platforms and actions taken by content creators to protect their data.

Mar 18 โ€ข 17:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Life & Tech

Experiment: Is it possible to move your entire life to a new phone while drinking a cup of coffee?

The article explores the efficiency of transferring data from an old phone to a new one using integrated data transfer features, allowing users to migrate essential information seamlessly and quickly.

Mar 18 โ€ข 13:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Delivery robots using AI are trained by data from 'Pokรฉmon Go' players

Niantic, the owner of 'Pokรฉmon Go', utilizes user-generated data to enhance its AI models for delivery robots.

Mar 18 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

Privacy in the browser: what settings are useful to activate in Chrome, Safari, and Firefox

The article discusses important privacy settings for Chrome, Safari, and Firefox to enhance user data protection while browsing the internet.

Mar 18 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Glovo Penalized for Violating GDPR Regulations Regarding Document Scans

Glovo has been sanctioned for violating GDPR regulations by requiring users to submit scans of personal identification documents under certain circumstances.

Mar 16 โ€ข 11:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

AI Chatbot to Analyze User Research Results. Experts Warn About the Risks

The article discusses the development of AI chatbots in healthcare analysis, highlighting both potential benefits and risks associated with sharing sensitive health data with technology companies.

Mar 13 โ€ข 20:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Court in Germany: WhatsApp is not allowed to transfer user data to Facebook

A Berlin court has ruled that WhatsApp cannot transfer data from German users to Facebook, stating that the transfer of personal data is unlawful.

Mar 13 โ€ข 03:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Court in Germany: WhatsApp may not transmit user data to Facebook

A Berlin court ruled that WhatsApp cannot share data of its German users with Facebook, although WhatsApp claims it has already ceased such practices.

Mar 13 โ€ข 03:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Fraud at Poczta Polska. Easy to be deceived

Poland's largest postal service, Poczta Polska, is facing a wave of fraudulent emails impersonating its services to harvest user data.

Mar 12 โ€ข 20:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Quittr Data Leak: Sexual Preferences Accessible to All

In 2026, a data leak from the anti-porn addiction app Quittr exposed extremely sensitive customer information, raising concerns about user privacy and security.

Mar 11 โ€ข 14:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Sunly Data Center to Train AI Models and Process Queries

Sunly is establishing the largest data center in the Baltics to train AI models and process user queries locally in Estonia.

Mar 10 โ€ข 12:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Meta is accused of exposing nudity and user data with smart glasses videos

Meta faces a lawsuit for allegedly exposing individuals in intimate situations through videos accessed by contractors from its smart glasses.

Mar 7 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

This is how the new Finnish phone was received around the world: 'A brutal reality ahead'

Finland's Jolla Phone has pre-sold 10,000 units and positions itself as a European alternative to Android and iPhone amid concerns over user data security.

Mar 6 โ€ข 13:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

They Denounce that Meta Trains Its AI with Users' Private Videos

Employees allege that Meta uses personal data from users to train its artificial intelligence models.

Mar 5 โ€ข 16:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Texas closes an agreement with Samsung that impacts user data

Texas has reached an agreement with Samsung aimed at protecting user data privacy.

Feb 27 โ€ข 19:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Harmfulness of Social Media Has Finally Come to Light. Platforms Have Lied for Years

A report reveals that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has hidden damaging data regarding the harmful effects of its platforms for years.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Data for roughly 200,000 Coupang users in Taiwan compromised in last yearโ€™s leak

Coupang has confirmed that around 200,000 Taiwanese user accounts were part of a significant data breach affecting its global customer base last year.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Smart Life: The New Connectivity Arena and OPPO Reno 15's Bet on Balance

The article discusses cybersecurity concerns surrounding exposed software from Persona, a major identity verification provider, and the implications for user privacy and trust.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

WhatsApp's U-turn in the Supreme Court, now data will not be shared with Meta without your approval

WhatsApp has assured the Supreme Court of India that it will not share user data with its parent company Meta without explicit consent starting March 16.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

PayPal Hack Results in Money Transfers from Users' Accounts

A recent cyber breach of PayPal has allowed hackers to access user accounts, leading to unauthorized money transfers and data leaks.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

How to detect WhatsApp hacking and recover your account and conversations?

This article provides guidance on how to detect hacking attempts on a WhatsApp account and recover it, emphasizing the importance of user vigilance.

Feb 20 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
World

Negative Posts About ICE Targeted by Trump Administration

The Trump administration's DHS is targeting users who criticized ICE on social media platforms, compelling tech companies to hand over user data.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

How much data does Google have about you? The tool that displays it all

The article discusses how Google collects and stores extensive data about users, including search histories and location data, which can be accessed through the user's Google account.

Feb 18 โ€ข 04:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Temu vows user protection as NDPC investigates platform

Temu, an e-commerce platform, has pledged to prioritize user privacy as Nigeria's data protection regulator investigates its data handling practices.

Feb 18 โ€ข 00:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Temu pledges data protection as NDPC probes platform

Temu, the e-commerce platform, has pledged to safeguard user data amidst an investigation by Nigeria's data protection authority over compliance with data privacy laws.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Substack data breach exposes emails and phone numbers

Substack has confirmed a data breach that has exposed the email addresses and phone numbers of its users, but passwords and financial information remain unaffected.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

What your phone hears โ€“ And what you should turn off now

The article discusses concerns about smartphones listening in on conversations, explaining the reality behind data collection and how smartphones gather information algorithmically, rather than through constant eavesdropping.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

How Social Media Reads Your Thoughts?

The article discusses how social media platforms utilize user data to create profiles and predict behaviors, raising concerns about privacy in the digital age.

Feb 16 โ€ข 07:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Mass exodus from Discord: Finnish service started gaining interest

Discord users are concerned about new age verification policies, leading to a significant increase in searches for alternative platforms.

Feb 15 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

A danger hidden in web browsers โ€“ Warning from Traficom

Traficom's cybersecurity center in Finland warns about the security risks posed by browser extensions, which can compromise user data and lead to malicious activities.

Feb 14 โ€ข 14:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Trump Administration Requests Social Media User Data from Critics of ICE

The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to identify Americans who criticize the controversial Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency by requesting personal data from social media companies.

Feb 14 โ€ข 10:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

iOS 26.3 is now available, here are the news for iPhone

Apple has officially released iOS 26.3 for compatible iPhones, introducing new features aimed at interoperability, data protection, and user experience.

Feb 12 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

Roskomnadzor Tightens Restrictions on Telegram as Users Report Disruptions

Russia's media regulator Roskomnadzor has imposed further restrictions on Telegram, citing issues with user data protection and fraud.

Feb 10 โ€ข 14:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

When dating apps get hacked, your private life goes public

Recent breaches at dating apps Bumble and Match by the ShinyHunters hacking group raise concerns over user privacy and data security.

Feb 10 โ€ข 12:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A cyber attack on the Finnish state administration's information system โ€“ police are investigating a serious crime

The Finnish Cyber Security Authority is investigating a significant data breach involving the state information and communication technology center Valtori, which has affected user data for approximately 50,000 individuals.

Feb 9 โ€ข 15:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

SoundCloud data breach exposes 29.8 million user accounts

A significant data breach at SoundCloud has compromised the personal information of nearly 29.8 million users, prompting security concerns and access issues for many.

Feb 8 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

gov.br Account: what to do to avoid scams and protect your data

The gov.br account centralizes access to various federal government services but is vulnerable to scams targeting user data and personal information.

Feb 6 โ€ข 21:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

A Cyberattack on the Finnish Government System - Harsh News Released

Recent revelations indicate that a cyberattack on the Finnish government's data and communication center has compromised user data for approximately 50,000 devices, significantly more than the initial estimate of 20,000.

Feb 6 โ€ข 15:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Durov (Telegram): Spanish social media plans to turn security into a weapon

Telegram's founder, Pavel Durov, criticized the Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sรกnchez's plans to ban social media access for individuals under 16 and punish executives for hate speech, arguing it would force platforms to collect user data.

Feb 4 โ€ข 20:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Major data breach in the government's administration โ€“ Affects thousands of devices

A significant cyber attack on the Ministry of Finance's mobile device management systems has compromised the configuration and user data of approximately 20,000 devices.

Feb 4 โ€ข 12:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Data breach aimed at Valtoiri's mobile device management service

Valtori, the Finnish state ICT center, has reported a data breach affecting its mobile device management service, revealing personal user information while claiming that data stored on mobile devices remains secure.

Feb 4 โ€ข 09:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Cryptocurrency Observatory in Greece: How AADE Will Collect Data on User Transactions

The AADE is designated as the authoritative body for collecting, processing, and transmitting tax information related to cryptocurrency users in Greece.

Feb 4 โ€ข 07:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Supreme Court's Major Order on User Privacy

The Supreme Court has issued a significant ruling regarding user privacy, instructing WhatsApp to not share user data with Meta.

Feb 3 โ€ข 15:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Coupons Distributed but 1 Million Users Flee in January... Escaping Rate Increased Tenfold

Coupang's monthly active user count dropped by approximately 1.1 million in January, likely due to the impact of a significant data breach that occurred at the end of the previous year.

Feb 3 โ€ข 07:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Supreme Court's Major Order on User Privacy... Said to WhatsApp - 'Do Not Share Data with Meta'

The Supreme Court has taken a tough stance on WhatsApp and Meta's privacy policy, stating that their data-sharing practices violate the privacy rights of Indian users.

Feb 3 โ€ข 06:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Life & Tech

ChatGPT Health promises privacy for health conversations

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health, ensuring user privacy in health discussions and confirming that health data wonโ€™t be used to train AI models.

Jan 16 โ€ข 14:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Bitter experiences recounted by users after Instagram data leak

A data leak affecting approximately 17.5 million Instagram users has sparked concern and anger among social media activists, particularly after reports indicate that the leaked data reached one of the largest hacker forums on the dark web.

Jan 12 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Instagram speaks out after claims 'security breach affected 17 million accounts'

Instagram denies a security breach affecting 17 million accounts amid reports of suspicious password reset emails sent to users.

Jan 11 โ€ข 10:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Malicious Chrome extensions caught stealing sensitive data

Researchers discovered that two Chrome extensions masquerading as proxy tools have been stealing sensitive user data for years.

Jan 5 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iRozhlas
Life & Tech

How can an app protect the brain? It sends data and monitors the lifestyle that influences the risk of dementia

The article discusses how an application can help protect the brain by sending user data and monitoring lifestyle factors that affect dementia risk.

Jan 3 โ€ข 19:25 UTC

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