OKEMOS - As widely predicted, anticipated and even celebrated (by some), the biggest cybersecurity stories in 2018 were all about privacy. But STOP. Before you click or jump to another article, this year-end cyber-round-up is NOT a rehash of GDPR and other new global regulations. For the most part. Dan Lohrmann There is no doubt that new
WASHINGTON DC - The United States' privacy regulations shouldn't be anything like Europe's, tech giants argued on Wednesday. During a hearing before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, members of Congress heard six tech companies discuss what they want in a federal privacy law. Lawmakers are still crafting a potential data privacy bill, but multiple
BEER-SHEVA, Israel – The first technique to detect a drone camera illicitly capturing video is revealed in a new study published by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev andBen-Gurion University cyber security researchers. The study addresses increasing concerns about the proliferation of drone use for personal and business applications and how it is impinging on privacy
WASHINGTON DC - Your internet service provider can sell your browsing history to the highest bidder - the new reality after the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday voted to kill the Federal Communications Commission rules that would have stopped ISPs from selling your data to the highest bidder. Later that night, Google searches in
WASHINGTON DC - Starting Dec. 1, federal investigators can seek permission from a magistrate to plant hacking software on a computer that’s disguising its location. The change affects Rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, which are proposed by the US Department of Justice and approved by the US Supreme Court. This form
ANN ARBOR - Before you download that Pokemon Go app and start collecting Pikachus and Jigglypuffs, know that the Alphabet spin-off Niantic, Inc. that developed the game is collecting information about the collectors, particularly if you log in from your gmail account. Doing so gives Niantic access to all your account information. Like most apps that
SAN FRANCISCO - Uber, the ride hailing company, has had its file of requests by government agencies demand user data, a report contends, some 33 regulatory requests for trip data that affected 583,000 drivers and 11.6 million riders. Uber released its first-ever transparency report on how it has complied with requests for user data by
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca. - Worried about the personal information Google is sharing about you online? A new page gives you the ability to better control that information. Rolled out earlier this week, the new "About me" page shows your social media pages, personal details such as your birthday and a link to access your Google
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Senate easily passed legislation on Tuesday aimed at bolstering the country's cyber defenses, advancing the first serious attempt in Congress to combat computer hacks that have hit a growing number of businesses and government agencies in recent years. The bill, which would expand liability protections to companies that choose to
