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Former Twitter Executives Express Concerns over Privacy and Security Practices under Elon Musk A recent court filing has revealed that former executives of the social media platform, formerly known as Twitter and now rebranded as X Corp., have raised concerns about the deterioration of privacy and security practices following Elon Musk‘s acquisition of the company….
Mac Security Survey 2023: Uncovering Cybersecurity Myths and Online Behavior Inconsistencies of Mac Users The Importance of Internet Security Internet security has become a paramount concern in our increasingly digitized world, where online platforms and services are integral to our daily lives. As technology advances, so do the threats that lurk in the virtual space….
Privacy Concerns Arise as X (Formerly Twitter) Collects Biometric Data X Corp., previously known as Twitter, has recently announced a new privacy policy that includes the collection of biometric data from its users. This move has sparked concerns amongst privacy advocates and experts who argue that the collection of such sensitive and permanent information poses…
#h2 Government FTC faces pressure from Twitter, Republicans over privacy investigation ##h3 Republican Allegations of FTC “Mismanagement” In a recent oversight hearing, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan faced criticism and pushback from Republican lawmakers regarding the agency’s investigation into Twitter‘s data and privacy protection practices. The debate unfolded just as Twitter filed a…
Four Vulnerabilities in Mastodon Raise Security Concerns Last week, Mastodon, the decentralized microblogging platform, patched four vulnerabilities, shining a spotlight on the security of the open-source platform. The vulnerabilities included cross-site scripting, arbitrary file creation, denial-of-service, and a weakness that allowed attackers to hide parts of URLs. These vulnerabilities were assigned scores ranging from moderate…
Pro-Chinese Twitter accounts seek to expand Beijing‘s influence in Latin America In a recent analysis published by cybersecurity firm Nisos, it has been revealed that a trio of Twitter accounts with apparent links to the Chinese government has been spreading propaganda to audiences in Latin America. The accounts, which are pushing pro-Beijing messages, are believed…
Data Privacy Regulations and Meta‘s Threads App Introduction Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has recently launched a new microblogging app called “Threads” in over 100 countries. However, the app has faced challenges in launching in the European Union (EU) markets due to upcoming data privacy regulations. This has led to concerns about…
Cybercrime: British Twitter Hacker Sentenced to Prison in the US Overview Joseph James O’Connor, a British national also known as ‘PlugwalkJoe’, has been sentenced to five years in prison in the United States for his involvement in hacking schemes targeting cryptocurrency wallets, Twitter accounts, and other social media accounts. O’Connor was arrested in Spain in…
API Security Testing for Dummies – A Crucial Step in Protecting Your Digital Assets | The New York Times API Security Testing for Dummies – A Crucial Step in Protecting Your Digital Assets Cybersecurity and the Growing Threat Landscape Cybersecurity has become a pressing concern in today’s digitally interconnected world. As technology advances and businesses…
Google Tightens BIMI Authentication Protocol for Gmail Google has responded to a security researcher’s tweets alerting them to a flaw in their email security protocol that scammers used to impersonate large brands and send phishing emails to Gmail users. Despite the recent rollout of Google’s Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI) program and the use…