Tag: privacy
NSA finally ended metadata collection and surveillance program
The National Security Agency only had good intentions to save phone records but the surveillance program finally ended last Sunday. This was as required...
Facebook has 48 hours to comply with Belgian court over tracking case
A Belgian court has ruled that Facebook needs to stop tracking the Internet data of people who visit their site but have not signed...
FCC shuts down proposal to stop tech companies from tracking users
In a blow for privacy advocates in the US, the Federal Communications Commission said that they are not looking into forcing website and Internet...
Google’s Project Zero finds vulnerabilities in Galaxy S6 Edge
You can say without doubt that Google created Android and is the main source of current Android versions that you see on devices out...
TextSecure, RedPhone merge into one with Signal for Android
The Signal Private Messenger was first launched on the App Store, capturing the hearts of even those who were previously content with iMessage as...
Google pushes out promised monthly security updates for Nexus devices
In light of the Stagefright vulnerability that rocked the Android world a few months back, Google has promised to push out security updates for...
BlackBerry PRIV unboxing video hits the web
Your much-awaited BlackBerry PRIV is almost here. Well, we haven't actually got our hands on the first Android-powered BlackBerry device that CEO John Chen...
KeepSafe’s App Lock updated for Android Marshmallow
Whether you have a lot of private and sensitive data on the apps of your phone, or you just want to keep your nosy...
Archos, Sikur partner to bring GranitePhone, now ready for pre-order
French phone manufacturer Archos is always busy releasing new phones almost every month. We were just introduced to the 4G-LTE-capable Archos Diamond Plus, Diamond...
US Constitution’s Fifth Amendment says handset passcodes are protected information
You may be devising ways on how to protect your mobile devices and computers or downloading apps that you know would protect your data...
Silent Circle’s Blackphone 2 brings personal, business privacy
Smartphones may have dozens of privacy apps and security patches may be embedded in software updates but not all devices can truly be considered safe and...
France says parent company must also apply RTBF rule for Google
The French data privacy regulator Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL) has turned down the appeal of Google regarding the court’s decision,...