 | | | A cybersecurity researcher known as Brutecat uncovered a flaw that exposed phone numbers linked to any Google account, data that’s normally private and highly sensitive. Verified by Google and 404 Media, the issue allowed low-resourced attackers to brute-force access to this personal information. Though since fixed, the vulnerability raised serious concerns about how easily confidential user data can be compromised, even on platforms as large and trusted as Google. | | | #SIM Swappers #Phone Number #Google #Google Account | | | | | |  | | | A court ordered OpenAI to preserve all ChatGPT logs—including deleted and sensitive ones—after news outlets alleged it destroyed evidence in a copyright suit. OpenAI is fighting the order, calling it speculative and harmful to user privacy. The company argues it violates user agreements, burdens operations, and risks exposure of personal and business data. Millions use ChatGPT for sensitive tasks, and the order sparked panic among users and privacy advocates alike. | | | #ChatGPT Logs #OpenAI #User Data #Court Order #Data Privacy | | | | | |  | | | Apple published data showing it provided push notification information to governments worldwide, including metadata and in some cases unencrypted content like notification text. The records, covering July 2022 to June 2024, reveal that the U.S., U.K., and Germany received data, while others like France, Singapore, and the Netherlands were denied. The practice first came to light in 2023 via Senator Ron Wyden. Since December 2023, Apple requires a judge’s order to release this data, rather than just a subpoena. Push tokens can reveal names, email addresses, and other Apple account details.
| | | #Apple #Push Notifications #Data Sharing | | | | | |  | | | Documents obtained by Wired show how a government agency is purchasing information about U.S. airline passengers. | | | #Data Brokers #Airlines #U.S. Customs and Border Protection #DHS #CBP | | | | | |  | | | As biometric data such as fingerprints, facial recognition, and iris scans becomes increasingly integrated into everyday life, its value is rapidly rising—prompting some experts to suggest it may soon surpass traditional financial assets in importance. This growing reliance brings pressing concerns around data privacy, the potential rise of a black market for stolen biometrics, and the accountability of companies that collect, store, and manage this highly sensitive information. | | | #Biometric Data #Iris Scans #Fingerprints | | | | | |  | | | Apple’s latest AI initiative, unveiled at WWDC 2025, takes a unique approach by prioritising user privacy. Instead of relying heavily on the cloud, Apple runs most AI features directly on the device. While this approach might limit some competitive advantages that rival companies, which focus more on cloud-based AI, can leverage, it sets Apple apart in an increasingly crowded AI landscape. | | | #Apple #AI #Privacy-First #Privacy Features | | | | | | | | | | Share your love to Ghostery | | | | | |
