Google's Fingerprinting, Data Leak Expose Systemic User Privacy Risks
Google's February 16th rollout of device fingerprinting, coupled with a massive Gravy Analytics location data leak exposing thousands of apps, including popular ones like Candy Crush and Tinder, reveals a systemic lack of user privacy across digital ecosystems.
Google's Fingerprinting, Data Leak Expose Systemic User Privacy Risks
Google's February 16th rollout of device fingerprinting, coupled with a massive Gravy Analytics location data leak exposing thousands of apps, including popular ones like Candy Crush and Tinder, reveals a systemic lack of user privacy across digital ecosystems.
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48% Bias Score
Supreme Court Hears Arguments on TikTok Ban
The Supreme Court heard arguments on a case challenging a ban on TikTok, with the Biden administration citing national security risks from Chinese ownership, while TikTok argues the ban violates free speech.
Supreme Court Hears Arguments on TikTok Ban
The Supreme Court heard arguments on a case challenging a ban on TikTok, with the Biden administration citing national security risks from Chinese ownership, while TikTok argues the ban violates free speech.
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56% Bias Score
Potential TikTok Ban Threatens $1 Billion in US Small Business Revenue
A US law could ban TikTok by January 19th, potentially costing 7 million US small businesses $1 billion and 2 million creators $300 million in one month, impacting a creator economy estimated at $480 billion by 2027.
Potential TikTok Ban Threatens $1 Billion in US Small Business Revenue
A US law could ban TikTok by January 19th, potentially costing 7 million US small businesses $1 billion and 2 million creators $300 million in one month, impacting a creator economy estimated at $480 billion by 2027.
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44% Bias Score
NIOD Criticizes Online Publication of CABR Names List
The NIOD criticizes the online publication of 425,000 names from the CABR database without the corresponding files, leading to public unrest and potential misinterpretations, urging Minister Bruins to provide full online access to the dossiers.
NIOD Criticizes Online Publication of CABR Names List
The NIOD criticizes the online publication of 425,000 names from the CABR database without the corresponding files, leading to public unrest and potential misinterpretations, urging Minister Bruins to provide full online access to the dossiers.
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44% Bias Score
Berlin Police Investigate Data Leak Following New Year's Eve Attacks
Berlin police are investigating an internal data leak revealing suspects' first names in connection with 1,453 New Year's Eve offenses, where 58 officers were attacked, 17 injured—8 by pyrotechnics—leading to concerns about data protection and public discourse on crime and migration.
Berlin Police Investigate Data Leak Following New Year's Eve Attacks
Berlin police are investigating an internal data leak revealing suspects' first names in connection with 1,453 New Year's Eve offenses, where 58 officers were attacked, 17 injured—8 by pyrotechnics—leading to concerns about data protection and public discourse on crime and migration.
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52% Bias Score
US Launches Cybersecurity Label for Internet-Connected Devices
The White House announced the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, a voluntary program labeling internet-connected products meeting basic cybersecurity standards; starting in 2025, consumers can identify safer products, with federal agencies mandated to use only labeled products starting in 2027.
US Launches Cybersecurity Label for Internet-Connected Devices
The White House announced the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, a voluntary program labeling internet-connected products meeting basic cybersecurity standards; starting in 2025, consumers can identify safer products, with federal agencies mandated to use only labeled products starting in 2027.
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36% Bias Score
Supreme Court Signals Likely TikTok Ban Unless ByteDance Divests
The Supreme Court heard arguments Friday on a federal law that would ban TikTok in the US unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, divests; justices seemed skeptical of TikTok's arguments, increasing the likelihood the popular video app will be banned January 19 unless ByteDance sells it.
Supreme Court Signals Likely TikTok Ban Unless ByteDance Divests
The Supreme Court heard arguments Friday on a federal law that would ban TikTok in the US unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, divests; justices seemed skeptical of TikTok's arguments, increasing the likelihood the popular video app will be banned January 19 unless ByteDance sells it.
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36% Bias Score
Impending TikTok Ban: Impact on 170 Million US Users
A US law requiring TikTok's sale or ban is set to take effect on January 19th, impacting 170 million American users by preventing new downloads and updates, potentially leading to data migration to China and significant financial losses for content creators.
Impending TikTok Ban: Impact on 170 Million US Users
A US law requiring TikTok's sale or ban is set to take effect on January 19th, impacting 170 million American users by preventing new downloads and updates, potentially leading to data migration to China and significant financial losses for content creators.
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40% Bias Score
Healthcare Cybersecurity: A $1.94 Billion Wake-Up Call
The cybersecurity market, valued at nearly $222 billion in 2023, is driven largely by healthcare's sensitive data; the 2024 CrowdStrike outage cost healthcare an estimated $1.94 billion, emphasizing the need for proactive security measures against evolving AI-related threats.
Healthcare Cybersecurity: A $1.94 Billion Wake-Up Call
The cybersecurity market, valued at nearly $222 billion in 2023, is driven largely by healthcare's sensitive data; the 2024 CrowdStrike outage cost healthcare an estimated $1.94 billion, emphasizing the need for proactive security measures against evolving AI-related threats.
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36% Bias Score
McCourt Bids for TikTok Amid Impending US Ban
Billionaire Frank McCourt's Project Liberty consortium bid to buy TikTok's US assets before a January 19th ban, excluding its algorithm; other bidders include Amazon, Oracle/Walmart, and Microsoft; national security and data privacy concerns remain central.
McCourt Bids for TikTok Amid Impending US Ban
Billionaire Frank McCourt's Project Liberty consortium bid to buy TikTok's US assets before a January 19th ban, excluding its algorithm; other bidders include Amazon, Oracle/Walmart, and Microsoft; national security and data privacy concerns remain central.
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48% Bias Score
Alleged Rosreestr Data Breach Raises Concerns in Russia
Hackers claim a 2 billion record data breach from Russia's Rosreestr, partially verified by a news outlet; Rosreestr denies the breach but is investigating, raising concerns about data security and access restrictions implemented in 2022 and 2023.
Alleged Rosreestr Data Breach Raises Concerns in Russia
Hackers claim a 2 billion record data breach from Russia's Rosreestr, partially verified by a news outlet; Rosreestr denies the breach but is investigating, raising concerns about data security and access restrictions implemented in 2022 and 2023.
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36% Bias Score
Meta Ends Fact-Checking, Increases Collaboration with Trump
Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, announced it is ending its fact-checking program and will work more closely with Donald Trump, raising concerns about the spread of misinformation and the platforms' ability to moderate harmful content.
Meta Ends Fact-Checking, Increases Collaboration with Trump
Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, announced it is ending its fact-checking program and will work more closely with Donald Trump, raising concerns about the spread of misinformation and the platforms' ability to moderate harmful content.
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48% Bias Score