Alphabet Inc’s Google on Tuesday announced its second try at enabling advertisers to buy ads based on users’ browsing interests without having to rely on what it has described as privacy-invasive tracking cookies. Google wants to block tracking cookies in its Chrome web browser by the end of next year, which would prevent advertising companies…
Google Offers New Replacement for Advertising Cookies After ‘FLoC’ Falls Short
Google Loses Bid Against Arizona State Lawsuit Over Location Tracking
January 25, 2022
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Alphabet Inc.’s Google lost its bid to end a lawsuit by the State of Arizona on Jan. 25 that alleged it deceived users in order to access their location data. The state’s lawsuit, filed by Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich, alleged that Google had used unfair and deceptive practices to obtain users’ location data, which it secretly…
EXCLUSIVE: Postal Inspectors Have Used iPhone Hacking Tools Hundreds of Times
January 25, 2022
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The U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) owns sophisticated hacking tools that can breach iPhones, and has used them hundreds of times over the last several years, according to USPIS records. Law enforcement’s use of hacking tools such as Cellebrite and GrayKey has attracted considerable attention in recent years, particularly following reports that the FBI used…
US Commerce Department Says Chips Shortage to Persist, Will Review Some Pricing
January 25, 2022
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WASHINGTON—The U.S. Commerce Department said Tuesday a global survey of semiconductor chip producers and users shows a shortage will persist, sparked primarily by wafer production capacity constraints. The voluntary survey of 150 companies last fall in the supply chain confirmed, “there is a significant, persistent mismatch in supply and demand for chips, and respondents did…
Three US States, DC Sue Google Over Location-Tracking
January 25, 2022
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WASHINGTON—Texas, Indiana, Washington State, and the District of Columbia sued Alphabet Inc.’s Google on Monday over what they called deceptive location-tracking practices that invade users’ privacy. “Google falsely led consumers to believe that changing their account and device settings would allow customers to protect their privacy and control what personal data the company could access,”…
The Post Office’s Law Enforcement Arm Is Expanding Its Surveillance Powers
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has announced plans to provide its law enforcement branch with access to its vast trove of customer data, raising concerns among privacy activists about the organization’s expanding surveillance powers. The USPS came under scrutiny last year when it was revealed that its law enforcement arm, U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS),…
Australian Prime Minister’s WeChat Account ‘Sold’ to Chinese Businessman
January 24, 2022
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s WeChat profile has been “sold” to a Chinese businessperson following revelations the Australian leader’s social media team lost control of his account earlier this month. According to the Daily Telegraph, the account’s name was changed from “Scott Morrison” to “Australian Chinese New Lifestyle.” A search on WeChat for an account under…
Twitter Accounts of Several Indian Ministers Hacked by Unknown Individuals
The Twitter accounts of several Indian ministers have recently been hacked by unknown individuals, according to local reports, with the latest victims being a Union Minister of State, a governor, and a former chief minister. The unknown hackers changed the Twitter handles of Union Minister of State for Corporate Affairs Rao Inderjit Singh, and Rajasthan…
Elon Musk’s Brain Chip Company Neuralink Hiring Clinical Trial Director to Manage Clinical Trials
Elon Musk’s Neuralink is hiring a clinical trial director in a sign that the startup is preparing to launch clinical trials in humans. According to the job advertisement, Neuralink is looking for a “clinical trial director” to run tests of the technology in humans. “As the clinical trial director, you’ll work closely with some of the most…
Australia Commences New Online Safety Laws to Protect Aussies From ‘Vicious’ Online Abuse
January 24, 2022
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Australia’s new online safety measures came into force on Sunday, which could mean social media platforms are now able to be forced to take down offending posts and, in some cases, unmask the identity of anonymous posters. The wide-ranging Online Safety Act, which passed in 2021, grants new powers to eSafety commissioner Julie Inman Grant….
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