“Authenticated brand logos in Gmail, a security feature that was first announced last July, will be rolling out over the coming weeks, Google announced on Monday.”
How to disable Gmail’s smart features to disable tracking
“If you use one of the best Android phones around, you’re probably also aware that much of what you do is being monitored. It’s no secret that Google harvests your information to provide you with a variety of services. Things like Smart Replies and writing suggestions are handy, for sure.”
Opinion: Signal is under attack, and that’s why you should use it
“From oppressive governments and intelligence services to politicians and child protection advocates, those in power seem to be rather preoccupied with the adverse effects encrypted messaging apps allegedly have on crime, political stability, and even society at large.”
Hotspot connections will be safer in iOS 15 thanks to WPA3 security protocol
“Apple is expected to release iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 later this fall. As developers explore the new operating system, we’re able to discover new things on it. For example, in iOS 15, hotspot connections will feature a stronger WPA3 security protocol.”
Hackers Trick Microsoft Into Signing Netfilter Driver Loaded With Rootkit Malware
“Microsoft on Friday said it’s investigating an incident wherein a driver signed by the company turned out to be a malicious Windows rootkit that was observed communicating with command-and-control (C2) servers located in China.”
Security News This Week: Hackers Are Erasing Western Digital Hard Drives Remotely
“An array of ATMs and point-of-sale terminals can be hacked with a wave of your phone, according to research released this week about vulnerabilities in near-field communication card readers.”
Apple has released slightly revised AirTag firmware
“The anti-stalking features of AirTag were updated in 1.0.276, and Apple has released a new version of that update to users. Unlike other device operating systems, the AirTag does not have an update menu to control incoming updates install.”
Brave Search now available as beta with anti-tracking features – 9to5Mac
“The developers of Brave, a privacy-focused web browser, have been testing their own search engine for a while now with a small number of invited users. Starting today, Brave Search will be available to everyone as a public beta through the official browser apps and also a new website.”
Google reportedly made it difficult for smartphone users to find privacy settings
“Unredacted documents in Arizona’s lawsuit against Google show that company executives and engineers were aware that the search giant had made it hard for smartphone users to keep location information private, Insider reported.”
Amazon devices will soon automatically share your Internet with neighbors
“If you use Alexa, Echo, or any other Amazon device, you have only 10 days to opt out of an experiment that leaves your personal privacy and security hanging in the balance. On June 8, the merchant, Web host, and entertainment behemoth will automatically enroll the devices in Amazon Sidewalk.”
