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WhatsApp is testing a new privacy feature that allows users to send photos and videos without automatically saving them to the recipient’s device. This feature, expected to roll out in future updates, offers users a much-needed solution for secure content sharing, making WhatsApp an even more trusted platform for communication. New Privacy Feature Update for […]
Farmers Bank & Trust recently revealed that it was the victim of a data breach that exposed the personal information of several individuals. This incident has raised major concerns about how safely the bank protects its customers’ sensitive data. What Happened? On October 25, 2024, an unauthorized person gained access to an employee’s email account […]
Oracle has privately informed some customers that hackers breached a legacy system unused since 2017. The attackers stole old client credentials. Oracle claimed the data was outdated and not sensitive. However, the hacker shared newer files from late 2024 and 2025 with BleepingComputer and posted them on a hacking forum. Oracle stated that the FBI […]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised concerns about Bajaj Finance’s management of its co-branded credit card business, citing data security and operational control issues. According to CNBC Awaaz, the RBI sent a ‘letter of displeasure’ to Bajaj Finance, highlighting its failure to identify risks and prevent fraud. This follows a previous letter from […]
A massive leak of sensitive defence data has emerged, reportedly stolen from the device of a former Defence Ministry official, according to an analysis by cybersecurity firm Athenian Tech. The leak involves crucial information from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), a government agency known for its stringent security protocols, including restrictions on staff […]
TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, is expected to receive a fine of more than €500 million for illegally transferring European user data to China. The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) is preparing to impose the fine after its investigation found that the company violated the European Union’s strict data privacy laws, known as the General Data […]
Co-founder Bastian Greshake Tzovaras confirmed that openSNP, the popular open-source platform for genetic data, will shut down and delete all of its data by the end of April. The decision comes amid growing concerns regarding data privacy, the collapse of 23andMe, and the increasing rise of authoritarian governments worldwide. OpenSNP’s Commitment to Data Privacy and […]
The Indian government has decided not to make any major changes to the rules related to data storage and cross-border data transfers in the draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules or act according to government sources. This decision comes even after several major global tech companies and industry groups raised concerns during […]
Social media is full of Ghibli Glam AI-generated images, thanks to OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4o. People on Facebook, Instagram, and X are sharing their AI-created pictures. But in the excitement of making fun, artistic versions of themselves, many are unknowingly giving their facial data to AI companies. This includes pictures of their families, even young children, which […]
In 2025, the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) will focus on three major privacy goals. One of the top concerns is online tracking. The other two are protecting children’s privacy and updating rules about AI and automated decision-making. Florence Greatrix, who leads the ICO’s policy for online tracking, said at a privacy event in New […]