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technology14 days ago•22 min saved

Google expands personal-data scrubber in search results to curb identity theft

Google has expanded its 'Results about you' privacy tool to let users remove more sensitive data—such as passport numbers, driver’s license numbers and Social Security numbers—from search results, in addition to already removable phone numbers, emails and home addresses. The rollout is rolling out for US English users 18+, and removals now require a reason with a faster process for deleting non-consensual explicit images. The move aims to reduce identity theft, a risk highlighted by FTC fraud data showing billions lost to scams.

via New York Post|

#data-security #google #identity-theft

technology17 days ago•4 min saved

ChatGPT Library Debuts Cloud Storage for Personal Files

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Library, a feature that automatically saves uploaded and created files to a dedicated, secure cloud location for easy access in future chats. Available to Plus, Pro, and Business users worldwide except the EEA, UK, and Switzerland, Library holds files until you delete them, with OpenAI purging deleted items within 30 days. Images generated stay in the Images tab.

via BleepingComputer|

#chatgpt #cloud-storage #data-security

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

Intuit and Anthropic Unite to Deliver Custom AI Agents for Mid-Market Finances

Intuit and Anthropic unveiled a multi-year plan to let mid-market businesses build secure, industry-specific AI agents on the Intuit platform using Claude Agent SDK, blending Claude’s capabilities with Intuit’s tax/finance data; these agents will work across workflows, with rollouts beginning spring 2026 and Claude Code deployment to speed engineering, all with strong data privacy and compliance.

via Intuit|

#claude-agent-sdk #data-security #industry-specific-ai

technology2 months ago•4 min saved

Moltbot security flaws trigger data-leak warnings for enterprises

Security researchers warn that Moltbot, an open-source AI assistant designed to run locally, can expose API keys, OAuth tokens, conversation history, and credentials when misconfigured or exposed via reverse proxies; enterprise deployments risk credential theft, data leakage, and prompt-injection, with mitigation focusing on VM isolation and strict firewall/network controls.

via BleepingComputer|

#credential-leak #data-security #local-hosted

technology2 months ago•8 min saved

Trump-TikTok Deal Cleared, But National Security Scrutiny Persists

The US finalizes a TikTok deal creating a US-based joint venture with ByteDance holding 19.9% and investors including Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX; Americans gain majority board control and US data will be retrained and housed in a US cloud, but critics warn the arrangement may not fully separate ByteDance from TikTok’s algorithm, leaving ongoing security concerns and potential MAGA-driven content decisions under congressional scrutiny.

via Ars Technica|

#algorithm #bytedance #data-security

technology2 months ago•8 min saved

Health chatbots spark privacy and safety concerns

Hundreds of millions seek health guidance from AI chatbots, but consumer tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT Health aren’t medical devices and carry limited legal protections; even with enterprise versions promising HIPAA-aligned safeguards, terms can change and misinformation remains possible, so guard your diagnoses, lab results, and other private data when chatting with these tools.

via The Verge|

#data-security #health-ai #hipaa

business2 months ago•14 min saved

TikTok completes plan to launch a U.S.-based operating unit

TikTok has finalized a deal to create a new U.S.-based operating entity, part of its strategy to separate American operations amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny and to safeguard access to the U.S. market.

via AP News|

#business #bytedance #data-security

politics2 months ago•13 min saved

DOJ flags DOGE actions at SSA as potential policy breaches in Social Security data

DOJ filings say DOGE staff inside the SSA accessed and potentially violated SSA policy by sharing data with affiliates and helping an outside advocacy group analyze voter rolls; the filing also alleges misrepresentations of access to personal data and a DOGE member signing a voter-data agreement. The revelations come amid ongoing battles over DOGE's role, whistleblower complaints, and federal data-security concerns.

via HuffPost|

#data-security #doge #doj

politics2 months ago•4 min saved

DOJ Court Filing Reveals DOGE Staff Exposed SSA Data on Unsecured Server

The Justice Department disclosed that DOGE employees detailed to the Social Security Administration shared sensitive data via a nonsecure third-party server, contradicting prior SSA statements, amid whistleblower concerns and potential Hatch Act referrals, raising questions about data exposure and election-security implications.

via The New York Times|

#data-security #doge #hatch-act

technology2 months ago•15 min saved

Turn Your Photos Private: Set Up a Two‑Bay NAS as a Home Private Cloud

A PCWorld how‑to on replacing cloud storage with a home NAS for photo backup: choose a two‑bay NAS, configure RAID 1 mirroring, initialize and set up storage, enable Windows network drives and remote access, install photo-management apps, and transfer photos from your phone, all while keeping full control over where and how your data is stored.

via PCWorld|

#data-security #nas #privacy

technology3 months ago•1 min saved

Top Lifetime Cloud Storage Deals to Save Big

Internxt Cloud Storage is offering a lifetime subscription for 20TB of secure, end-to-end encrypted storage at a one-time price of $399.97, significantly cheaper than monthly plans, available until December 21.

via Mashable|

#20tb #cloud-storage #data-security

technology3 months ago•4 min saved

TikTok's U.S. Deal with Oracle and Investors: What It Means for Users

TikTok has reached an agreement to transfer majority control of its US operations to American investors, forming a joint venture with Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX, which aims to address US security concerns and comply with government regulations, potentially allowing the platform to continue operating in the US while maintaining control over user data and content moderation.

via ABC News|

#algorithm #data-security #deal

business3 months ago•3 min saved

TikTok Signs U.S. Deal to Establish Separate American Unit

TikTok has signed agreements with Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX to form a new US-based joint venture, ensuring its continued operation in the US with local data storage, a US-majority board, and content moderation, amid ongoing security concerns and regulatory pressures.

via AP News|

#business #bytedance #data-security

business3 months ago•2 min saved

ByteDance Forms U.S. Joint Venture to Manage TikTok Amid Regulatory Concerns

ByteDance has agreed to transfer control of TikTok's US operations to a new joint venture, involving investors like Oracle, to avoid a US ban and address security concerns, with ByteDance retaining a minority stake.

via Yahoo Finance|

#business #bytedance #data-security

technology5 months ago•3 min saved

Windows 10 End of Support Sparks Upgrade Challenges and Market Shifts

With Windows 10 reaching end-of-support, users of older PCs should consider options like Extended Security Updates for short-term security, installing ChromeOS Flex for a long-term lightweight OS, or securely retiring and recycling their devices to avoid security risks. Upgrading to Windows 11 isn't feasible for many due to hardware limitations, so these alternatives help keep older computers safe and functional.

via WTOP|

#chromeos-flex #data-security #legacy-pcs