User Privacy

Facebook shields 'elite users' from some of its rules under the 'XCheck' program: Report

Facebook spokesman Andy Stone in a series of tweets defended the program, but noted the social media giant is aware its enforcement of rules is "not perfect".

Apple to scan iPhones and iPads in the US for images of child sexual abuse

Apple will report such images to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which works with police.

After Apple, Google will now allow Android users to opt out of tracking: All you need to know

Google has officially announced the new tracking change on its support page.

Apple announces new 'App Tracking Transparency' feature to keep the users informed about data sharing

The feature will be available under the device settings option, where users will be able to see the list of apps requested for permission to track the data.

WhatsApp row: How messaging app's new privacy policy impacts legal rights of Indian citizens

With the data collected from WhatsApp, Facebook Inc may establish a monopoly in digital marketing leading to justified concerns from anti-trust activists

Personal data of 7 million Indian debit and credit card users leaked on dark web, claims cybersecurity researcher

The report also reveals that PAN numbers of 5 lakh cardholders are also available online.

BigBasket data breach exposes data of 2 crore users in dark web, cybersecurity firm Cyble reveals

The data put on includes names, email IDs, password hashes, contact numbers, addresses, date of birth, location, and IP addresses of login among many others.

'Zoom users vulnerable to cyber threats': Plea in SC seeks ban on video calling app till a legislation is put in place

A petition in the Supreme Court has raised privacy concerns over communications app ''Zoom'' and sought a direction to the Centre to ban its use for official as well as personal purposes until an appropriate legislation is put in place.

Aarogya Setu: Lack of data privacy laws, transparent policies make app worrisome, say MIT researchers

The most worrisome part about Aarogya Setu is that we don't know who has access to the database and it is not an open-source app.

Zoom adds security, privacy measures to prevent Zoombombing: How it works

Zoombombing is a technique where the hacker logs into the video call hijacking all the screens by inappropriate images or audio.