Privacy

US military turns off ad trackers on devices amid reports data used to target forces in Middle East

The disclosures highlight a growing national security concern: that location data collected by the advertising industry and sold by data brokers can be used to track and target military personnel.

US troops from the Army's 82nd Airborne Division wait at Green Ramp before they head out for a deployment to the Middle East on January 4, 2020 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
 Google logo and AI Artificial Intelligence words are seen in this illustration taken, May 4, 2023.

'Think before you type': Expert explains how Yahalomi case shows dangers of sharing all with an AI

“Your personal data is already for sale - the question is who’s taking it back.”

Your personal data is for sale. Privacy Bee earned PCMag's first perfect score fighting it

Israel Elections: A polling station in Jerusalem, as Israelis vote in their general elections, on March 23, 2021.

Sohlberg ruling to stop announcing voters' names 'restores respect,' says former deputy A-G


End police use of spyware until it's regulated - Public Defender’s Office

The Public Defender's Office argued that the use of spyware by police was not addressed in any legislation, and wasn't covered in the Wiretapping Law.

 A PROTESTER HOLDS a banner during a protest attended by about a dozen people outside the offices of the Israeli cyber firm NSO Group in Herzliya, last week.

WhatsApp to roll out a handy new feature

WhatsApp will roll out new features which allow users to connect multiple phones and other devices to the same account.

Whatsapp logo is seen in this illustration taken August 22, 2022.

Can Israel Police find the right balance between security and privacy? - analysis

People who are worried about police hacking their cell phones have every right to be concerned.

NSO Group logo is shown on a smartphone which is placed on a keyboard in this illustration taken May 4, 2022.

Pegasus affair shows Israel's judicial reform may violate privacy, deputy A-G says

“In my eyes, this is a clear example of how the lack of adequate legal support can lead to a violation of authority and a violation of rights,” said Deputy Attorney General Amit Merari.

 A man walks past the logo of Israeli cyber firm NSO Group at one of its branches in the Arava Desert, southern Israel July 22, 2021

Are your kids safe online? Cybersec experts tell you how to make sure

Leading cybersecurity experts explain the risks posed to children’s data privacy in the modern Internet climate, and explain the best ways to make sure your kids are staying safe online.

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Sony owns patent for ads that end if you yell the brand's name

Sony owns a patent for interactive ads that require the viewer to yell the brand name to end the ad.

 A man stands next to a banner of Sony Entertainment, outside a film set in Mumbai, India, September 24, 2021.

Meta's WhatsApp fined 5.5m euros by lead EU privacy regulator

WhatsApp said it intended to appeal the decision, and that it strongly believed that the way its service operates is both technically and legally compliant.

 Facebook's new rebrand logo Meta is seen on smartpone in front of displayed logo of Facebook, Messenger, Intagram, Whatsapp and Oculus in this illustration picture taken October 28, 2021

Israel's law enforcement uses spyware, AI to access private data - report

Expert remarks: "One can expect that systemic and robust invasion of privacy, in the name of national security, shall become the prevailing norm."

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Public Defender's Office slams state for abuse of power in hacking cell phones

Public Defender's Office issued its annual report slamming the state for abuse of power in hacking suspect's cell phones and a variety of other areas.

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Qatar's mandatory apps for World Cup attendees are security nightmare - experts

As the World Cup is set to kick off next week and 1,5 million fans are expected to arrive in Qatar, security experts are sending a warning about the mandatory apps issued by the Qatari government.

 Fifa World Cup 2022 branding is seen at Hamad International Airport.