Google faces legal action over data-mining emails
The plaintiff seeks to represent users who have never had an email account with Google Continue reading Google faces legal action over data-mining emails
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Facebook starts bypassing adblockers
Facebook wants you to choose which ads you see, provided the answer isn’t “none”. Continue reading Facebook starts bypassing adblockers
Nigerian scammer arrested for $60 million email fraud
Close cooperation between INTERPOL and the EFCC halts $60 million fraudster Mike in his tracks Continue reading Nigerian scammer arrested for $60 million email fraud
Snapchat turns facial recognition technology on its head
A Snapchat patent suggests facial recognition could enhance privacy instead of eroding it. Continue reading Snapchat turns facial recognition technology on its head
US senator: what does Pokémon GO know about us and our kids?
Concerned US Senator Al Franken wants to know what information the popular game is gathering and why. Continue reading US senator: what does Pokémon GO know about us and our kids?
FBI lets off “extremely careless” Hillary Clinton
The FBI is not charging Clinton over her “extremely careless” use of a personal email server. Continue reading FBI lets off “extremely careless” Hillary Clinton
Judge decides we don’t have any right to privacy
If you connect your computer to the Internet, like billions of people, then you can’t expect any privacy. Or so says a judge in Virginia.
Continue reading Judge decides we don’t have any right to privacy
Has the Lizard Squad returned to ruin your day again?
Lizard Squad is back, ruining your favourite games, for your own good Continue reading Has the Lizard Squad returned to ruin your day again?
Hackers steal 45 million VerticalScope accounts
If you’ve got an account on one of VerticalScope’s community websites and forums, you should change your password now.
Continue reading Hackers steal 45 million VerticalScope accounts
$2 millon phisher can’t run from borderless law enforcement
He targeted travel agencies and websites in an international phishing campaign that lasted for more than three years. Continue reading $2 millon phisher can’t run from borderless law enforcement