Tag: Google

Is your personal data all over the internet? 7 steps to cleaning up your online presence

August 23, 2022

You may not be able to disappear completely from the internet, but you can minimize your digital footprint with a few simple steps. Have you ever searched for yourself on Google? It may sound odd, but it is actually a great way to discover a tiny part of what the web knows about us. And, … More Is your personal data all over the internet? 7 steps to cleaning up your online presence

CES 2022: Space security – no more flying blind

January 10, 2022

And no more worrying about your satellite being smashed by a “drunk driver” as new tech promises to predict hazards in orbit. Headed to space and worried about astral fender benders from space junk collisions? There’s a CES vendor for that. Worried too many satellites are snooping in your direction? Same thing. Want a comfy … More CES 2022: Space security – no more flying blind

Google scores big win as court blocks iPhone tracking lawsuit

November 11, 2021

The tech giant wins an appeal against a claim that it unlawfully collected personal data of millions of iPhone users. Google has just scored a major court win after the United Kingdom’s Supreme Court has thrown out a mass action lawsuit where the company could have ended up paying billions in compensation to millions of … More Google scores big win as court blocks iPhone tracking lawsuit

Google squashes Android zero‑day bug exploited in targeted attacks

November 5, 2021

Beyond the vulnerability in the Android kernel, the monthly round of security patches plugs another 38 security loopholes. Google has released its monthly round of security patches for Android that plugs a bevy of vulnerabilities, including a zero-day flaw that is believed to be actively exploited in the wild by threat actors. “There are indications … More Google squashes Android zero‑day bug exploited in targeted attacks