California requires AI vendors working with the state to implement safety and privacy guardrails. Companies must adopt standards preventing misuse and protecting user rights. 🤖

🔗 https://www.cnet.com/tech/newsom-signs-executive-order-requiring-ai-companies-to-provide-safety-privacy-guardrails/

#TechNews #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Privacy #Safety #Government #Public #Politics #GovTech #FOSS #Transparency #UserControl #Regulation #DataProtection #EthicalAI #Policy #OpenStandards #DigitalRights #California #US #USA

Group Pushing Age Verification Requirements for AI Turns Out to Be Sneakily Backed by OpenAI

#AI #OpenAI #privacy #technology

https://gizmodo.com/group-pushing-age-verification-requirements-for-ai-turns-out-to-be-sneakily-backed-by-openai-2000741069

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Image of a computer screen with the Open A.I. logo and the words "Open A.I."

Fairlinked's "BrowserGate" report alleges that LinkedIn, owned by Microsoft, scans visitors' browsers for installed extensions and tools without disclosure, including competitor sales products and job-search add-ons. The report says the results are sent to LinkedIn and third parties, potentially exposing sensitive traits and revealing which companies use rival products. It also claims the scan list grew from about 461 products in 2024 to more than 6,000 by February 2026, and that the activity is not described in LinkedIn's privacy policy.

https://browsergate.eu/

#InfoSec #Privacy #DataProtection #LinkedIn

#Quad9 Enables #DNS Over HTTP/3 and DNS Over #QUIC

https://quad9.net/news/blog/quad9-enables-dns-over-http-3-and-dns-over-quic/

#cybersecurity #privacy

#CalyxOS progress report - a detailed breakdown

https://calyxos.org/news/2026/04/01/calyxos-progress-update-3/

#Android #privacy #FOSS #cybersecurity

Nekogram, fork of the Open Source messaging app Telegram used by journalists and privacy activists, had just been discovered to include spyware. The malicious code sent all user's private phone numbers to the developer, a Chinese man nicknamed NekoWorkshop (alias tehcneko). The devteam publicly admitted the presence of the spyware code, then started reacting violently against the userbase.

#telegram #nekogram #opensource #fail #chat #hacking #privacy #security #malware #spyware #nekoworkshop

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Official declaration of the Nekogram developer (posted: April 2nd on t.me/NekoUpdates - channel ID: 1339737452 - discussion ID: 1349472891).

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Nekogram developer arguing immediately after the spyware scandal.

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Nekogram developer insulting another user immediately after the spyware scandal.

#ONLYOFFICE suspends #Nextcloud partnership for forking its project without permission

https://www.neowin.net/news/onlyoffice-suspends-nextcloud-partnership-over-unapproved-euro-office-fork/

#FOSS #privacy

TeleGuard: A Secure Chat App’s Encryption Is So Bad It Is ‘Meaningless’

https://www.404media.co/a-secure-chat-apps-encryption-is-so-bad-it-is-meaningless/

#tech #technology #news #technews #security #privacy #teleguard #encryption

'#NoVoice' #Android #malware on #GooglePlay infected 2.3 million devices

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/novoice-android-malware-on-google-play-infected-23-million-devices/

#Google #cybersecurity #privacy #WhatsApp #Meta

🚨 LinkedIn Is Illegally Searching Your Computer

｢ Every time any of LinkedIn’s one billion users visits https://linkedin.com, hidden code searches their computer for installed software, collects the results, and transmits them to LinkedIn’s servers and to third-party companies including an American-Israeli cybersecurity firm.
The user is never asked. Never told. LinkedIn’s privacy policy does not mention it ｣

https://browsergate.eu/

#linkedin #privacy #surveillance

#Congress is about to renew warrantless #surveillance. And #VPN users are caught in the middle

https://proton.me/blog/fisa-702-vpn-surveillance-risk

#privacy #politics #Section702

@ChrisMayLA6 and while we're rejecting #Palantir why not cut to the source of most problems: our behavioural data being harvested by #BigTech

I set up a non-profit, the Rebel Tech Alliance, to show people all the non-spyware alternatives that they can switch to:

https://www.rebeltechalliance.org/

We have a step-by-step programme called the #BigTechWalkout 😁 Collective action we can all take individually!

#privacy #surveillance

#WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app made by government #spyware maker

https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/01/whatsapp-notifies-hundreds-of-users-who-installed-a-fake-app-that-was-actually-government-spyware/

#cybersecurity #privacy #Italy #SIO #Meta

#Meta’s new #InstagramPlus plan lets people view Stories anonymously

https://proton.me/blog/instagram-anonymous-story-viewer

#privacy #Instagram #anonymity

FBI warns against using Chinese mobile apps due to #privacy risks

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-against-using-chinese-mobile-apps-over-to-data-security-risks/

#China #politics

ICYMI: Firefox 149 brings free built-in VPN and split-screen browsing: Firefox 149 launches March 24 with a free built-in VPN offering 50GB monthly, split view, tab notes, and Smart Window AI - here's what it means for privacy. https://ppc.land/firefox-149-brings-free-built-in-vpn-and-split-screen-browsing/ #Firefox149 #VPN #Privacy #TechNews #WebBrowsers

The alarming data point that would make an SMB owner lose sleep is: "Civil penalties range from $100 to $50,000 per violation, with annual maximums reaching $1.5 million per violation category." To mitigate this risk, the strategic countermeasure is: "Implement role-based access control (RBAC) across all wearable companion apps and backend systems, configure granular permissions distinguishing patient, provider, administrator, and analytics roles." This is a crucial step in achieving HIPAA compliance for wearable tech and health data privacy, as it ensures that only authorized personnel have access to sensitive patient information.

Where would 10 shocking ways wearable tech can get you sued – a... break first in your environment?

Read more: https://steelefortress.com/fortress-feed/10-shocking-ways-wearable-tech-can-get-you-sued-a-guide-for-businesses-to-protect-their-data-now

CyberSecurity #Privacy #InfoSec #Security

🎥 Watch Teaser: https://steelefortress.com/uzbx73

#Instagram will remove end-to-end #encryption! Just another #BigTech disrespecting your #privacy – or sign of a larger trend?

https://tuta.com/blog/instagram-removes-end-to-end-encryption

#Meta #cybersecurity

Daily Digest | 2 April 2026

Your daily dose of Privacy, Data Protection, AI & Cybersecurity news.

5 stories you should not miss.

Read more: https://www.nicfab.eu/daily-digest/

#Privacy #AI #GDPR #Cybersecurity #TechLaw

GlobaLeaks is an open-source platform for secure and anonymous leak submissions.
Designed to protect both sources and recipients with strong privacy safeguards.

Used by journalists and organizations to handle sensitive information, with features like Tor support and encrypted communication.

👉 https://github.com/globaleaks/GlobaLeaks
👉 More tools like this: https://digital-escape-tools-phi.vercel.app/

#OpenSource #Privacy #Security #Journalism #SelfHosting #DigitalMinimalism

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Screenshot of GlobaLeaks project badges: AGPLv3+ license, REUSE compliant, Contributor Covenant v3.0, Verified DPG (Digital Public Good), OpenSSF Best Practices Gold, OpenSSF Scorecard 6.6. Text reads: “GlobaLeaks is free and open-source whistleblowing software enabling anyone to easily set up and maintain a secure reporting platform.”

Group Pushing Age Verification Requirements for AI Turns Out to Be Sneakily Backed by OpenAI

CEO Sam Altman happens to head a company that provides age verification services. Probably a coincidence.

https://gizmodo.com/group-pushing-age-verification-requirements-for-ai-turns-out-to-be-sneakily-backed-by-openai-2000741069

#OpenAI #ChatGPT #AgeVerification #IDVerification #privacy #surveillance #technology #enshittification #dystopia

Watching the livestream of the Artemis II launch, I just witnessed one of the astronauts type in the password on their tablet while sitting in the capsule on camera.

#ArtemisII #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #InfoSec #cybersecurity #OpSec #Privacy #SpaceExploration

That creepy date isn't the only one swiping right on your dating photos

OkCupid gave 3 million dating-app photos to facial recognition firm, FTC says

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/03/okcupid-match-pay-no-fine-for-sharing-user-photos-with-facial-recognition-firm/

#OkCupid #Photos #Privacy #Security #Surveillance #FTC #Tech

Proton VPN expands to 5 new countries 🌍
New servers improve latency, privacy, and regional access in underserved markets.
Is VPN infrastructure becoming critical to global connectivity?

https://www.technadu.com/proton-vpn-server-expansion-reaches-five-new-countries/624908/

#Cybersecurity #VPN #Privacy

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Proton VPN Expands Server Network to Five New Countries Following User Demand

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adCMNAVBGSQ

Age Verification is beyond Epstein 2.0.

"You are basically laying out your children on a silver platter in the name of protecting them."

"Once these OS-level age verification laws take hold, we're about 3 months from a real-time GPS-located database of verified children for creeps, politicians, and rich Ep-style people to use."

"Nothing Might Get Into Smart Glasses at the Worst Possible Time"

"Even with an eye-catching design, privacy concerns over smart glasses could make them DOA."

https://gizmodo.com/nothing-might-get-into-smart-glasses-at-the-worst-possible-time-2000740782

#Privacy

#Australia readies #SocialMedia court action citing teen ban breaches

https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/society-equity/australia-investigates-tech-giants-over-social-media-ban-compliance-2026-03-30/

#privacy #AgeVerification #SocialMediaBan