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Matt Cardy/Getty Images A US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) report published today follows the commission’s four-year investigation into how nine social media companies and streaming services collect and use consumer data. As it turns out, the data collection scheme is a lot bigger than initially thought. If you’re interested, you can read the entire 129-page report on […] More
National Security AgencyYour pricey smartphone can be hit by a host of security threats, from phishing to malware to spyware. All it takes is one successful attack to clobber your phone, compromise your data, and even steal your identity. So, how do you protect yourself?Also: Bitwarden review: Our favorite free password manager with low-cost premium features, tooIn a Mobile Device Best Practices report, the National Security Agency (NSA) serves up a variety of tips designed to thwart hackers and attackers from assaulting your mobile device. One method is as simple as turning your phone off and on.Spearphishing attacks can target your phone to install malware, while zero-click exploits can infect your device without any interaction on your part. The NSA’s advice? Power your phone off and then back on at least once a week. This simple action can make it more difficult for hackers to steal information from your phone, though the agency cautions that this will not always prevent an attack. More
BestForBest/Getty Images Passkeys are paving the way for a passwordless future by allowing you to use the biometric or screen lock functionality of your smartphone, tablet, or computer to sign in to websites or apps. However, it takes time to refine the technology to make it not only as easy to use as passwords but even […] More
Oscar Wong/Getty Images Singapore has mandated the use of facial recognition as authentication for “higher risk” banking transactions, in a bid to stem growing scams in the country. Retail banks will roll out Singpass Face Verification over the next three months to beef up the setup process for digital tokens, according to a joint statement […] More
Getty Images/Anadolu Agency/Contributor Uber will be expanding its rider verification program across the US starting Sept. 18. That expansion is important because, in case you haven’t heard, being a driver for the ride-sharing platform can be dangerous. There have been several instances where an Uber driver has been put in harm’s way or outright scammed. […] More
Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images ChatGPT will no longer slip into your DMs. OpenAI recently fixed an issue where the AI would message people unprompted, which led to some users feeling a little creeped out. On September 15, user SentuBill posted a screenshot on the ChatGPT subreddit showing the generative model asking them about their first […] More
Just_Super/Getty Images A band of mobile operators worldwide have pledged to adopt guidelines designed to test and assess their “responsible” use of artificial intelligence (AI) across different levels of maturity. Released by the industry group, GSMA — the Responsible AI Maturity Roadmap aims to offer the tools telcos need to evaluate their existing AI use […] More
Tile Imagine you’re experiencing an emergency and need help. You could grab your phone, unlock it, and dial for help. But what if you had a Tile tracker device that allowed you to push a button three times to trigger a Life360 SOS alert? That alert sends your location information to your Life360 Circle and […] More
