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It’s possible to monetize data while respecting consumer privacy — here’s how

Sep13
by on September 13, 2019 at 11:51 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Growth


Murky policies, tricky wordings, and sneaky assumptions about consent… these are just a few of the shifty tactics being used by companies to learn all about us. With more and more businesses realizing the lucrative power of personal data, there’s no denying that our deeply personal details are being weaponized against us. Whether data is used for creepy targeted advertising or bought or sold to third-parties, it’s clear many companies and hackers don’t have our best interests in mind. In fact, according to IMDEA Networks Institute, seven in ten smartphone apps share your data with third-parties these days. And just recently, 14…

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Attackers actively exploiting ‘Simjacker’ flaw to steal device data and spy on individuals

Sep13
by on September 13, 2019 at 10:37 am
Posted In: Around the Web


Cybersecurity researchers have warned of a critical vulnerability in SIM cards that could allow remote attackers to compromise targeted mobile phones and spy on victims without their knowledge just by sending an SMS. Dublin-based firm AdaptiveMobile Security said the flaw — dubbed “Simjacker” — has been actively exploited for at least two years by a spyware vendor that works with governments to track individuals. The firm didn’t disclose the name of the company nor the individuals who may have been targeted in this way. Given the attack works across all platforms, the vulnerability demonstrates the increasing sophistication of threat actors…

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France calls for EU-wide cryptocurrency rules amid Libra concerns

Sep13
by on September 13, 2019 at 10:34 am
Posted In: Around the Web, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


The European Union needs to establish a common set of rules for cryptocurrencies to counteract risks posed by Facebook’s Libra, France’s Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said today. According to Reuters, Libra could pose risks to consumers, financial stability and even “the sovereignty of European states,” Le Maire said. His latest comments come just one day after he said France would block Libra’s development because it posed a threat to the “monetary sovereignty” of governments. As previously reported by Hard Fork, Le Maire said Libra posed systemic financial risks, risks for sovereignty, and the potential for abuse of market dominance associated…

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Apple’s revised policy for kids’ apps allows devs to collect anonymized data and display ads

Sep13
by on September 13, 2019 at 8:05 am
Posted In: Around the Web


Apple has revised its App Store Review Guidelines with regards to kids’ apps, and its upcoming Sign in with Apple authentication feature. Its guidelines have now been updated to state that, in limited cases, third-party analytics may be permitted in kids apps — provided that the services do not collect or transmit any identifiable information about children, such as their name, date of birth, email address, location, or unique device identifier. While Apple explicitly forbids developers from collecting any device or network information that could be used directly or combined with other information to identify users and their devices, it’s permitting third-party…

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