Google Home Mini loses touch to prevent listening concerns

Google wants to put an end to all the "listening concerns" surrounding the new Google Home Mini and has decided to completely disable the touch feature... permanently.

Equifax data leak leaves half the US at risk

If you thought past data leaks and thefts would have served as a wake-up call for companies to implement security measures, there's another case that shows it hasn't and this time it leaves nearly half of entire US population at risk.

WikiLeaks unveils another trove of CIA hacking secrets

The next time you turn off your Samsung Smart TV, you may want to make sure you unplug it as well, as it otherwise might be listening in on your conversations and reporting back to the CIA.

Uber app wants to track your location at all times

If you don't appreciate apps and services taking too many liberties when it comes to gathering data about you, you certainly won't like Uber's latest update, which wants to track you even if you're not using the app.

Web of Trust breaks users' trust by selling their private data

We all know the risks of using online services, but it's even more annoying when a service promising to add a layer of trust to the web breaks that trust by selling user's data..

Check what Facebook thinks it knows about you

We've recently talk about the things Facebook knows about you or, better said, "thinks it knows" about you. Things you should definitely check, to ensure you won't be facing unwanted ads.

No one reads the terms of service - study concludes

How many times have you read the terms of service or privacy policy when you register for an online service? Don't fret, you're not alone, as a study shows no one does - even such terms include giving up their first born.

Zuckerberg covers his computer's camera and microphone with tape

No matter how much high-tech and security experts you may have under your wings, it seems there's nothing like some good'old low-tech to keep you safe from prying eyes and ears: as even Mark Zuckerberg relies on tape over his laptop's camera and microphone.

Facebook denies using microphone to secretly listen to users and show them relevant ads

Have you ever seen ads on webpages relating to something you previously talked to a friend? For some people that was suspicious enough to accuse Facebook of listening in to their conversations, and using it to show them ads - a suspicion Facebook is trying to prevent from taking off, by officially denying such thing.

Russian photographer identifies random people using their public photos on the internet

We all knew this day would come: the day where you'd need only snap a photo of a anyone, and find who that person is. And that day is already here, in Russia.

Apple refuses to create backdoor for iPhones - even for San Bernardino shooter

How valuable is one's privacy? That's something that is about to receive even bigger headlines, as Apple has refused to create a backdoor to access an iPhone, as ordered by a court at FBI's request.

191 million US voters records exposed on the internet

If you're a US citizen and voted this century, it's highly likely your data is out there in the wild for anyone to see.

Hundreds of apps on App Store secretly stole user data

If you thought using nothing but apps downloaded from Apple's official App Store has enough to keep you safe, here's another incident that proves otherwise, and that may have left over a million users vulnerable to data theft.

Google stops showing you the photo of any Google user in the sign-in process

Google recently unveiled its new unified login system, that broke the usual "usename/login" form with different pages for each step of the process. The problem was: it allowed anyone to see the picture of any Google user.

iOS 9 will allow adblockers on Safari

Apple keeps reminding people it takes privacy really seriously, and that - unlike Google - it doesn't make money by tracking users preferences; and with iOS 9 it seems it will give another step to prove it: by making it very easy to add ad blockers to Safari on the iOS.

Google to allow users to restrict app permissions

The mobile platform evolution has made apps face a growing number of restrictions whenever they want to access potential sensitive data/features on our mobile devices. And soon, Google will finally allow us to better manage those permissions on Android.

Twitter is about to spy on what other apps you have installed

Twitter grew by allowing anyone to quickly plugin into its service, promoting the development of 3rd party apps and services. Those days are long gone, and you can find countless services that have been shut down because Twitter "changed it's mind". Now, Twitter goes even further to make it's users rethink how they feel about this service, by spying on what other apps you have installed.

Anonabox uses TOR for simple plug'n'play internet privacy

If you take your online privacy serioulsy you'll be aware there are lots of places where your data might be monitored or captured. Something that really isn't as paranoid as we'd hope, considering everything that has come to light since Edward Snowden's revelations. So... what can you do about it? This Anonabox might be one easy way to deal with it.

Updated: Kickstarter has suspended the campaign due to misleading info from its creators.

Adobe eBook reader has been secretly spying on what you read

Would you be able to visit in a library and read a book while someone else lurked over your shoulder and wrote down which books you were reading and for how long? Most wouldn't, but that's precisely what Adobe is doing to everyone using their Adobe Digital Editions eBook and PDF reader software.

iOS8 get a new "while using the app" location access setting

In the beginning, trust ruled the mobile world, and apps could do mostly anything. Then, abuse was dealt with using access control to the most sensitive data and functions. And now, iOS8 improves it even further with a new location access setting that allows app to use location only while we're using it.