Amazon workers listened and transcribed commands on ‘Alexa’ device: Report
The online retail giant told ABC News that audio was not stored unless it was triggered by the wake word and “all information is treated with high confidentiality.” source
Screen time: Are your devices listening?
Kashmir Hill and Harlo Holmes, experts in online privacy, discuss how online tracking may allow certain companies to predict what their users care about. Do the #ScreenTime Challenge: Here’s how:…
Customs and Border Protection hit by data breach
Data including license plates and photographs of travelers crossing the borders has been stolen in what the agency calls a “malicious cyberattack.” https://abcn.ws/2KhEoyX READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/2KhEoyX Government surveillance photos of…
FTC expected to fine Facebook $5B over privacy claims | ABC News
The Federal Trade Commission is expected to accuse Facebook of repeatedly using deceptive disclosures and settings to undermine users’ privacy. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/2K4pzgf SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://www.youtube.com/ABCNews/ Watch More…
TikTok’s biggest stars reveal what makes the platform so popular | Nightline
“Nightline†spoke with “The Git Up†artist Blanco Brown and other popular personalities while also examining the national security concerns surrounding TikTok’s Chinese ownership. WATCH NIGHTLINE EPISODES: https://abc.go.com/shows/nightline ALSO AVAILABLE…
Chinese military accused in 2017 Equifax breach
The FBI claims that four members of China’s People’s Liberation Army were responsible for the massive privacy breach. source
Harry and Meghan return to UK for final royal tour l ABC News
The Duke and Duchess made their first public appearance together since announcing their departure from England, for an event to benefit wounded veterans and service members. SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS:…
Could US block Tik Tok?
ABC News contributor Steven Ganyard discusses the U.S. considering a ban of the social media platform Tik Tok over concerns about privacy and data collection. source
Internet Privacy – Who Is Watching You?
Is the NSA really reading your texts? Jayce talks about where the real security threats are and what you can do about it. Talk about Android in our forums: http://www.androidauthority.com/community…
Ghostery Browser quick look!
Written companion – http://goo.gl/ipvf0o Download Ghostery Browser (Google Play) – http://goo.gl/hNk5Wr Download Ghostery Browser (Amazon) – http://goo.gl/do6k4d Join us as we take a quick look at Ghostery Browser from the…