Cariad Data Breach Exposes Location Data of 800,000 Electric Vehicles
A software flaw at Volkswagen's Cariad exposed location data of 800,000 electric vehicles and contact information of their owners in Europe; the vulnerability lasted months before being discovered by the Chaos Computer Club, which then reported it to VW.
Cariad Data Breach Exposes Location Data of 800,000 Electric Vehicles
A software flaw at Volkswagen's Cariad exposed location data of 800,000 electric vehicles and contact information of their owners in Europe; the vulnerability lasted months before being discovered by the Chaos Computer Club, which then reported it to VW.
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32% Bias Score
Telefónica Fined €1.3 Million for GDPR Violations
Spain's data protection agency fined Telefónica €1.3 million for violating GDPR articles 5.1.f and 32 regarding data security, a decision Telefónica has appealed to the National High Court.
Telefónica Fined €1.3 Million for GDPR Violations
Spain's data protection agency fined Telefónica €1.3 million for violating GDPR articles 5.1.f and 32 regarding data security, a decision Telefónica has appealed to the National High Court.
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48% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Rule on TikTok Divestment
The U.S. Supreme Court will soon rule on a law requiring ByteDance to divest itself of TikTok, citing national security concerns; a lower court upheld the law, rejecting ByteDance's claims; however, the incoming Trump administration may yet allow TikTok to operate.
Supreme Court to Rule on TikTok Divestment
The U.S. Supreme Court will soon rule on a law requiring ByteDance to divest itself of TikTok, citing national security concerns; a lower court upheld the law, rejecting ByteDance's claims; however, the incoming Trump administration may yet allow TikTok to operate.
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16% Bias Score
CISA Mandates Enhanced Security Measures for U.S. Officials
CISA issued new cybersecurity guidance for U.S. officials, mandating end-to-end encrypted communication apps like Signal and FIDO phishing-resistant authentication, eliminating SMS for 2FA due to security vulnerabilities, following the Salt Typhoon infiltration.
CISA Mandates Enhanced Security Measures for U.S. Officials
CISA issued new cybersecurity guidance for U.S. officials, mandating end-to-end encrypted communication apps like Signal and FIDO phishing-resistant authentication, eliminating SMS for 2FA due to security vulnerabilities, following the Salt Typhoon infiltration.
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48% Bias Score
TikTok Appeals US Ban, Citing Free Speech
TikTok is appealing a US law requiring its sale or removal from US app stores by January 19, 2024, citing free speech concerns, while the US government raises national security issues related to potential Chinese data access; the app boasts 170 million US users.
TikTok Appeals US Ban, Citing Free Speech
TikTok is appealing a US law requiring its sale or removal from US app stores by January 19, 2024, citing free speech concerns, while the US government raises national security issues related to potential Chinese data access; the app boasts 170 million US users.
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48% Bias Score
Potential TikTok US Ban Sparks Online Backlash
President Biden signed a bill in April 2024 that could ban TikTok in the US by January 19, 2025, unless its owner, ByteDance, sells the app; this is due to US government concerns about potential Chinese government access to user data, sparking a huge online backlash.
Potential TikTok US Ban Sparks Online Backlash
President Biden signed a bill in April 2024 that could ban TikTok in the US by January 19, 2025, unless its owner, ByteDance, sells the app; this is due to US government concerns about potential Chinese government access to user data, sparking a huge online backlash.
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48% Bias Score
Data Breach Exposes Location Data of 800,000 VW Electric Vehicles
A data breach at VW's Cariad exposed location data of 800,000 electric vehicles and contact information of their owners due to a software flaw in an Amazon cloud server, allowing access to precise location data of 460,000 vehicles for months; VW claims the issue is resolved and no sensitive data was...
Data Breach Exposes Location Data of 800,000 VW Electric Vehicles
A data breach at VW's Cariad exposed location data of 800,000 electric vehicles and contact information of their owners due to a software flaw in an Amazon cloud server, allowing access to precise location data of 460,000 vehicles for months; VW claims the issue is resolved and no sensitive data was...
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40% Bias Score
Calgary Public Library's Proactive Response to Ransomware Attack
On October 10, 2023, the Calgary Public Library suffered a ransomware attack, prompting an immediate server shutdown that prevented data loss; all branches reopened October 16 with limited services, while a three-stage recovery plan restored full operations by December 11.
Calgary Public Library's Proactive Response to Ransomware Attack
On October 10, 2023, the Calgary Public Library suffered a ransomware attack, prompting an immediate server shutdown that prevented data loss; all branches reopened October 16 with limited services, while a three-stage recovery plan restored full operations by December 11.
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28% Bias Score
Google Chrome iOS to Add One-Click Delete All Passwords Feature
Google's experimental Chrome iOS app update introduces a one-click feature to delete all saved passwords from the Google Password Manager, aiming for improved usability but raising security concerns due to the lack of a backup mechanism.
Google Chrome iOS to Add One-Click Delete All Passwords Feature
Google's experimental Chrome iOS app update introduces a one-click feature to delete all saved passwords from the Google Password Manager, aiming for improved usability but raising security concerns due to the lack of a backup mechanism.
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52% Bias Score
SpaceX Faces Federal Probes Over National Security Concerns
Elon Musk and his SpaceX company are under investigation by three US federal agencies for potential breaches of national security protocols concerning classified information and contacts with foreign leaders, raising concerns among US allies.
SpaceX Faces Federal Probes Over National Security Concerns
Elon Musk and his SpaceX company are under investigation by three US federal agencies for potential breaches of national security protocols concerning classified information and contacts with foreign leaders, raising concerns among US allies.
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40% Bias Score
AI Adoption in Businesses: High Usage, but Limited Benefits and Concerns
A survey of 700 professionals by InfoCert and Unguess reveals that AI is primarily used for data analysis (78%), task automation (74%), and customer service (72%), with concerns about accuracy, job displacement, and data security.
AI Adoption in Businesses: High Usage, but Limited Benefits and Concerns
A survey of 700 professionals by InfoCert and Unguess reveals that AI is primarily used for data analysis (78%), task automation (74%), and customer service (72%), with concerns about accuracy, job displacement, and data security.
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24% Bias Score
iOS 18.2: ChatGPT Siri Integration and Privacy Implications
Apple's iOS 18.2 integrates ChatGPT with Siri, offering enhanced functionality but raising privacy concerns due to data sharing with OpenAI, which depends on user account status and settings.
iOS 18.2: ChatGPT Siri Integration and Privacy Implications
Apple's iOS 18.2 integrates ChatGPT with Siri, offering enhanced functionality but raising privacy concerns due to data sharing with OpenAI, which depends on user account status and settings.
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44% Bias Score