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The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has introduced a new campaign called Encrypt It Already, focused on expanding the use of end-to-end encryption in consumer technology products and services. The effort examines public security commitments and th… Continue reading EFF calls out major tech companies on encryption promises
Board attention continues to rise, and security groups now operate closer to executive decision making than in prior years, a pattern reflected the Voice of Security 2026 report by Tines. Within that environment, large numbers of teams already rely on … Continue reading Security work keeps expanding, even with AI in the mix
Over 1 billion users wear devices for tracking steps, sleep, heart rate, and other personal metrics. These devices collect a continuous stream of sensitive data, often tied to detailed user profiles and companion apps. New Clutch survey data show that … Continue reading Wearable tech adoption continues as privacy worries grow
France data protection authority CNIL has fined public employment agency France Travail €5 million for failing to ensure the security of personal data of job seekers. Attackers gained access to the organization’s systems through social engineering tech… Continue reading France Travail fined €5 million for failing to protect job seeker data
Microsoft will change how Conditional Access policies are enforced in Microsoft Entra starting March 27, 2026, with a phased rollout continuing through June 2026. The change affects sign-ins through client applications that request only OIDC scopes or … Continue reading Conditional Access enforcement change coming to Microsoft Entra
Google agrees to pay $135 million to settle a proposed class action lawsuit brought by Android smartphone users over alleged unauthorized cellular data transmissions. After fees and administrative costs are deducted, the remaining settlement funds woul… Continue reading Google agrees to pay $135 million over Android data harvesting claims
Our phones hold our most personal details, and we use them everywhere. On the bus, in elevators, and while waiting in line, screens are often visible to people nearby. The closer phones align with daily habits, the more persistent privacy concerns beco… Continue reading Samsung tackles shoulder surfing on Galaxy devices
France intends to phase out non-European videoconferencing platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams from its public administration, opting instead for a nationally developed solution due to security considerations. Ending the use of paid software lic… Continue reading French government abandons Zoom and Microsoft Teams over security concerns
Pondurance launched RansomSnare, a new module for its MDR service that halts ransomware attacks at the moment the malicious process attempts to encrypt files and prevents threat actors from exfiltrating sensitive data. RansomSnare is a next-generation … Continue reading Pondurance RansomSnare blocks file encryption and data exfiltration
Google announced updates to the Android theft protection features that expand existing safeguards and make stolen devices harder to use. These updates are available on Android 16 and later. One update builds on Failed Authentication Lock, a feature int… Continue reading Android just got smarter at stopping snatch-and-run phone thefts