Privacy Digest 20/24
Social media and online video firms are conducting ‘vast surveillance’ on users, FTC finds
Agency accuses Meta, Google, TikTok and other companies of sharing troves of user information with third-parties
theguardian.com
LinkedIn is training AI with your data. Here's how to opt out ASAP
LinkedIn really wants to use your data to train its AI — so much so that you've been automatically opted in, if you're in the US.
pcworld.com
Google: Complete control over advertising helps against fraud
The tech giant, having concluded its arguments in the federal monopoly trial, asserts that its product is superior.
heise.de
This Windows PowerShell Phish Has Scary Potential
Many GitHub users received a novel phishing email warning of critical security holes in their code. Those who clicked the link for details were asked to distinguish themselves from bots by pressing a combination of keyboard keys that causes Microsoft Windows to download password-stealing malware. While it’s unlikely that many programmers fell for this scam, it’s notable because less targeted versions of it are likely to be far more successful against the average Windows user.
krebsonsecurity.com
Top 5 Best Android Browsers with Built-In Adblock
There is plenty of choice to reduce private information leakage on Android. We've put together a list of top browsers with built-In adblock. These browsers enhance privacy, improve performance, reduce data usage, and extend battery life by blocking ads and trackers. Each browser offers unique additional features, such as VPNs, data-saving modes, and support for Chrome extensions, providing a customizable browsing experience.
ghostery.com