Targeted WhatsApp attack fixed but privacy still at risk, experts say
A recent surveillance attack on WhatsApp around the world showed social media apps aren’t safe from spyware.
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Tag: privacy
Google’s Sidewalk Labs plans for Toronto Smart City may infringe privacy rights
Google’s city-building subsidiary Sidewalk Labs is proposing a smart city plan for Toronto’s Quayside neighbourhood and plans for data collection that may infringe on privacy rights.
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Facial recognition tech hidden in Calgary malls exposes weakness in privacy laws
Calgary shoppers were given a rude surprise last week when they discovered two local malls used facial recognition this summer to track shoppers’ age and gender.
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Class action lawsuits proposed in BMO, CIBC data breach
A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed against Bank of Montreal and CIBC’s Simplii Financial over disclosed cybersecurity breaches that have affected around 50,000 customers.
Read MoreWhat you need to know about StingRays
After multiple MDIs (mobile device identifier) also known as “StingRays” have been uncovered around Canada, the RCMP have come forward and admitted to using the controversial phone tracking technology to track criminals and kidnap victims. So what is a Stingray and how does it affect your privacy?
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Cyberterrorism fears rise in Canada following Paris ISIS attacks
In the wake of the Paris attacks there are calls for enhanced cybersecurity and cyberterrorism initiatives.
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Facebook tweaks ‘real name’ policy following backlash
Facebook announces changes to ‘real name’ policy plans after receiving negative response from users.
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New job-matching site connects students to employers
A new job-matching website called Magnet promises to connect job-hunters with employers like never before.
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Net neutrality takes effect in U.S.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the U.S. regulator of radio, television, wire, satellite and cable communications, has voted to adopt statutes that will level out the playing field for Internet service providers (ISPs). All corporations and Internet users will be considered equal, meaning large ISPs will be unable to continue to pay for prioritized speed and data access. This also overturns state laws that were implemented to protect ISPs from local competition. The Internet will be considered a public service.
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Click for a doctor on your Google search
The search engine giant Google is testing a video chat function that allows users to call a doctor.
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Google Maps will remove image after San Fran man discovers photo of deceased sons body
Google Maps is removing an aerial image next week after a San Francisco man discovered the website showed a photo of his 14-year-old sons’ body, who was shot and killed in 2009.
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Apple report may bring more transparency, advocate says
A new report released by Apple on law enforcement requests for consumer data brings hope for consumers, privacy advocates say.
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