Vulnerability in popular browsers could be used to track, profile users online

A vulnerability affecting desktop versions of four popular web browsers could be exploited by advertisers, malicious actors, and other third parties to track and profile users online even if they switch browsers, use incognito mode or a VPN, researcher… Continue reading Vulnerability in popular browsers could be used to track, profile users online

In which case would one use the Modrian algorithm for (minimal) k-anonymization over SQL?

The Modrian algorithm has no knowledge of the inherent hierarchies and structures of data. By using manual SQL one could do the following mapping:
Berlin, Hamburg, Munich -> Germany
London, Manchester, Glasgow -> United Kingdom
While… Continue reading In which case would one use the Modrian algorithm for (minimal) k-anonymization over SQL?

Will VPN service providers, whose servers are accommodated in the US, disclose my IP address by a request from another country?

Is it obligatory for a VPN service providers to disclose user’s personal information such as IP address and logs by a request, that came from another country? For example, for a legal investigation or similar reason.

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Confirmed: Browsing histories can be used to track users

Browsing histories can be used to compile unique browsing profiles, which can be used to track users, Mozilla researchers have confirmed. There are also many third parties pervasive enough to gather web histories sufficient to leverage browsing history… Continue reading Confirmed: Browsing histories can be used to track users