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The latest Zoom update removes the Facebook SDK responsible for the app sharing data with Facebook, even if a user did not have a Facebook account....

U.S. Taking Measures to Limit Huawei’s Chip Supplies

U.S. officials are moving forward with plans to cut off Huawei’s chip supplies in an effort to blunt the company’s 5G dominance....

Coronavirus: Zoom’s Newfound Popularity a Two-Edged Sword

Zoom may be benefiting from unprecedented numbers of users flocking to the platform, but that newfound popularity comes with some downsides....

Shadowserver, Protector of the Internet, Needs Help

Shadowserver is a non-profit many have never heard of, yet it plays a vital role in...

Microsoft Edge Has Worst Default Privacy Settings

In a study of major web browsers, Microsoft’s Edge was found to have the worst default privacy settings of the entire bunch....

What Not to Do: TikTok Censors ‘Ugly,’ ‘Poor’ and ‘Disabled’

It may be the one of the hottest social media platforms, but TikTok is...

France Will Not Ban Huawei From Networks

Despite U.S. pressure, France has decided to allow Huawei equipment in its 5G networks. According...

Vermont Sues Clearview AI For Breaking Data Laws

Vermont Attorney General Donovan has filed a lawsuit against Clearview AI, claiming the facial recognition firm has broken multiple state laws....

TikTok Plans Transparency Center, Tries to Dispel Censorship Claims

TikTok has announced the upcoming launch of a new Transparency Center, aimed at pulling the curtain back on the platform’s moderation efforts....

British Government Facing Rebellion Over Huawei 5G

Following the UK’s decision to include Huawei in its 5G networks in a limited role, a group of Tory MPs tried to pass an amendment to stop the firm’s invo...

DuckDuckGo Releases Tracker Radar to Expose Hidden Tracking

DuckDuckGo is the preeminent privacy-oriented search engine and the company is taking it a step further by releasing a tool to help expose hidden tracking...

Canada Undecided On Huawei, Will Not ‘Get Bullied’

Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Navdeep Bains, has said the country will not be pressured into make a decision on Huawei....

Clearview AI Caught Lying About Who Can Use Its Software

The hits keep on coming: Clearview AI has been caught lying about who can access its controversial facial recognition software....

Intel’s CSME Bug Is ‘Unfixable’

Intel has been struggling to fix security flaws in its processors, with researchers warning the current flaw is “unfixable.”...

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