Computing Security

Latest about Computing Security

This photograph shows wordmark of Siri, a digital assistant developed by Apple Inc., displayed on a smartphone

Did Siri break the law? Apple's latest privacy complaint in France doesn't bode well

By Chiara Castro published

A French NGO is accusing Apple of violation of privacy, unlawful processing of personal data, and deceptive commercial practices. Here's all you need to know.

Cyber Security
DeepSeek

DeepSeek accused of sharing users' data with TikTok's ByteDance in another blow around privacy concerns

By Chiara Castro published

According to South Korea's data regulator, the two Chinese tech firms are "communicating." Here's what's at stake for users' privacy.

Cyber Security
Artificial intelligence and white-collar workers are chatting in love on mobile phones, stock photo

Don't take AI on a Valentine's Day date – there's a hefty bill to pay that you'd never expect

By Chiara Castro published

Surfshark found that four out of five of the most popular applications on the Apple App Store may track your personal info for profit. Here's all you need to know.

Cyber Security
A hand holding an iPhone with the iCloud logo on screen.

UK's Apple iCloud backdoor "jeopardizes the security and privacy of millions," warn experts

By Chiara Castro published

UK's Apple iCloud backdoor "jeopardizes the security and privacy of millions," warn experts. Here's what's at stake.

Cyber Security
Elon Musk joins U.S. President Donald Trump during an executive order signing in the Oval Office at the White House on February 11, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency hit by another privacy lawsuit with millions impacted

By Chiara Castro published

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) joined the wave of lawsuits against the new government agency over supposedly illegal data access.

Cyber Security
Conceptual image with a bunch of floating eyeballs in different sizes overlooking a red computer, could symbolize ideas around malware and computer viruses

Accept all or bust: how cookie walls are creating a two-tier internet

By Chiara Castro published

'Pay or Consent' models are getting traction, but should they be legal at all?

Cyber Security
A man falling into a mobile phone screen.

Safer Internet Day: how to avoid online scams and stay safe online

By Chiara Castro published

For this year's Safer Internet Day, learn how to spot online scam red flags and protect your data and money from scammers.

Cyber Security
Composite image of digital eye and British flag

Apple could soon be forced to give away all your encrypted data to the UK government

By Chiara Castro published

The UK issued the order under the controversial Investigatory Powers Act. Now, experts fear Meta and Google could be the next target, warning against mass surveillance.

Cyber Security
Conceptual image of a large group of cctv camera watching and spying on a mobile phone with messages, it illustrates digital surveillance concept

New EU Chat Control makes scanning encrypted chats optional – but privacy experts are still worried

By Chiara Castro published

Under Poland's proposal, the scanning becomes optional. Yet, privacy experts are still warning against unattended consequences.

Cyber Security

Is DeepSeek AI safe to use? Think twice before you download DeepSeek for the time being

By Rob Dunne last updated

DeepSeek has made international news – but is it safe to use? Here's everything you need to know.

Cyber Security
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives