President Biden revokes ban on TikTok and WeChat President Joe Biden had revoked a number of executive orders from former… Roland Udvarlaki10 June 2021 10:25EDT
TikTok is really bad with privacy: how it collects face and voice data Check out the latest changes to TikTok’s privacy policy that will now allow it to collect biometric data from its users Samuel Martinez4 June 2021 14:00EDT
US Pentagon changes its mind about DJI Drones The US Pentagon has cleared only two drone models so far – the DJI Mavic Pro and Matrice 600 Pro – after allegations of posing security risk. Nadeem Sarwar3 June 2021 10:15EDT
This is the only password you have to remember NordPass was designed with security in mind by cybersecurity experts who use state-of-the-art encryption to protect your data. Anton D. Nagy2 June 2021 06:00EDT
Facebook’s new low: Paying for a study that says Apple fails at privacy Facebook apparently funded research with the purpose of criticizing the new App Tracking Transparency framework Apple introduced with iOS 14.5 Nadeem Sarwar1 June 2021 22:31EDT
Google wanted your location data so bad, it buried the controls in Settings Google was so desperate to save its ad revenue that it pressured OEMs into obeying its wish, and even succeeded at convincing LG to do so. Nadeem Sarwar31 May 2021 14:25EDT
Have I Been Pwned is getting help from FBI after going open-source The intelligence agency will contribute its own share of compromised credentials that will be added to the Have I Been Pwned database. Nadeem Sarwar28 May 2021 22:59EDT
Facebook will send codes via WhatsApp so you can use Instagram Instagram might soon allow users to receive two factor authentication (2FA) codes for identity verification on their WhatsApp account. Nadeem Sarwar24 May 2021 15:17EDT
First Facebook, Now Twitter Bothering Users With App Tracking Instead of taking a threatening tone that Facebook adopted, Twitter is telling users that ad-tracking will keep the ads they see relevant. Nadeem Sarwar17 May 2021 16:44EDT
You may be able to get verified on Twitter again really soon It seems that you can opt to verify your Twitter account starting next week, but there are several new changes and requirements to be met Samuel Martinez15 May 2021 22:21EDT
This is why your kids shouldn’t be on TikTok, Facebook and more Report shows that more than 40 percent of children are being exposed to sexual abuse on social media apps like Facebook, Instagram, and more Samuel Martinez13 May 2021 15:03EDT
Stop being so negligent when it comes to your privacy! Nothing is for free. Especially not online. There’s always a price, and it’s your most valuable asset: your data. Protect your privacy! Anton D. Nagy12 May 2021 03:00EDT
Pocketnow Daily: Facebook’s App Tracking Campaign FAILED, MacBook Air Colors & more! (video) On today’s Pocketnow Daily, we talk about the Facebook vs Apple privacy war, the design of what could be the new MacBook Air, and more. Samuel Martinez10 May 2021 22:45EDT
Stats Prove Very few iPhone users opted-in to get tracked. Sorry Facebook… As per Flurry Media, merely 4% of users in the United States opted-in for being tracked by apps in the second week after iOS 14.5’s release. Nadeem Sarwar10 May 2021 12:51EDT
Qualcomm vulnerability could allow hackers to tap into your calls and texts A vulnerability in Qualcomm’s Mobile Station Modems (MSM) could allow a hacker to read your texts, record conversations, and even unlock SIM. Nadeem Sarwar7 May 2021 22:19EDT
I divorced WhatsApp and all of Facebook, so my friends threatened to divorce me [Update] Update: As I said I would, here’s the receipt for those who… Anton D. Nagy7 May 2021 04:08EDT
Google plans to make passwords obsolete soon Google says it will soon automatically enable two-factor authentication for accounts that are ‘appropriately configured.’ Nadeem Sarwar6 May 2021 17:59EDT
Facebook and Instagram have already begun to test Apple’s patience with new practices Facebook is trying to goad users into accepting ad tracking by telling them that it’s essential to keeping the app free. Nadeem Sarwar3 May 2021 16:00EDT
After Facebook, data of half a billion LinkedIn users put up for sale online: Report The leaked data contains LinkedIn profile IDs and URLs, names, email address, mobile numbers, employment info, and social media profile links. Nadeem Sarwar8 April 2021 20:59EDT
Google wants Android smartwatches and phones to act as digital IDs and keys Google’s new Android Ready SE Alliance will let OEMs to fit their devices with dedicated security hardware for safely storing sensitive data. Nadeem Sarwar25 March 2021 18:14EDT
Twitter now allows using multiple security keys for 2FA authentication Twitter will soon allow users to log in with just a physical security key without enabling two-factor authentication. Nadeem Sarwar18 March 2021 14:36EDT
Facebook on mobile now supports 2FA authentication via a physical security key Facebook says users can either set up a Bluetooth-based security key, or they can use one that is plugged into the USB port. Nadeem Sarwar18 March 2021 10:32EDT
Pocketnow Daily: Facebook VS Apple: The Ads are Getting Hilarious (video) On today’s Pocketnow Daily, we talk about the latest chapter in the Apple VS Facebook saga, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro, and more. Samuel Martinez26 February 2021 23:59EST
Facebook’s Empire shows Australia who’s boss (why you need the Freedom-Friendly Fediverse) With Facebook changing policies to hurt Australian businesses, maybe it’s time to look at a more ethical alternative to Facebook again. Adam Z. Lein20 February 2021 08:05EST
Pocketnow Daily: Android 12 Sneak Peek Leaked: New Widgets & Privacy!! (video) On today’s Pocketnow Daily, we talk about the possible features that may arrive with Android 12, Apple’s AR headset, and more. Samuel Martinez11 February 2021 00:39EST
