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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago
Coronavirus

Covid jabs huge success, but work needed on trust in vaccines - key findings from Covid report

fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
Coronavirus

What to know about the highly mutated new COVID strain found in Mass. wastewater

BA.3.2, a new COVID-19 variant, is spreading globally and may evade immunity from current vaccines, raising concerns about its potential impact in the U.S.
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
Coronavirus

Mutated viral variant found in US for first time in SFO traveler

A new COVID-19 variant, BA.3.2, is emerging and may evade immunity from previous infections or vaccinations.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago
Coronavirus

Covid jabs huge success, but work needed on trust in vaccines - key findings from Covid report

Coronavirus
fromFuturism
5 days ago

CDC Caught Burying Report on Real Effects of COVID Vaccine

The Trump administration has blocked a report confirming COVID-19 vaccines significantly improve public health.
Coronavirus
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

What to know about the highly mutated new COVID strain found in Mass. wastewater

BA.3.2, a new COVID-19 variant, is spreading globally and may evade immunity from current vaccines, raising concerns about its potential impact in the U.S.
Coronavirus
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Mutated viral variant found in US for first time in SFO traveler

A new COVID-19 variant, BA.3.2, is emerging and may evade immunity from previous infections or vaccinations.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Dangerous Apps In the Web of Data Brokers

Smartphone apps collect detailed location data, often shared with data brokers, posing security risks to users, including soldiers and government officials.
Medicine
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

You can order your own bloodwork now. Interpreting the results is another story

Direct-to-consumer blood testing is growing, allowing consumers to order tests independently, disrupting traditional healthcare paradigms.
#android
Information security
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

Microsoft: Third-Party Android Vulnerability Leaves Over 50M Users Exposed

A critical flaw in the EngageLab SDK allowed malicious apps to exploit trusted permissions, affecting over 50 million Android users.
Privacy technologies
fromSheFinds
4 weeks ago

3 Android Apps Experts Say You Should Delete Immediately To Protect Your Data

Certain Android apps, like Facebook and free utility apps, pose significant privacy risks and should be deleted to protect user data.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

Microsoft: Third-Party Android Vulnerability Leaves Over 50M Users Exposed

A critical flaw in the EngageLab SDK allowed malicious apps to exploit trusted permissions, affecting over 50 million Android users.
Privacy technologies
fromSheFinds
4 weeks ago

3 Android Apps Experts Say You Should Delete Immediately To Protect Your Data

Certain Android apps, like Facebook and free utility apps, pose significant privacy risks and should be deleted to protect user data.
fromPopular Science
1 week ago

How to stop your smart TV from tracking you

Smart TVs are capable of tracking user data, including viewing habits and app usage, which can lead to personalized advertising and content recommendations. Users may prefer to limit this tracking to protect their privacy.
Privacy technologies
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

PREMIUM Is Your Phone Spying on You? Nah. It Doesn't Have To.

Apps collect extensive data about users, allowing them to predict needs without eavesdropping.
#whatsapp
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware | TechCrunch

WhatsApp notified 200 users about a malicious fake app containing spyware created by Italian firm SIO.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

WhatsApp's new 'lockdown' settings add another layer of protection against cyberattacks

Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware | TechCrunch

WhatsApp notified 200 users about a malicious fake app containing spyware created by Italian firm SIO.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

WhatsApp's new 'lockdown' settings add another layer of protection against cyberattacks

Wearables
fromMakeUseOf
2 weeks ago

Your phone's Bluetooth is broadcasting more than you think - here's how to limit it

Bluetooth remains active and broadcasts data even when not connected, potentially allowing for tracking without user consent.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
2 weeks ago

FBI Warns of Data Security Risks From China-Made Mobile Apps

Foreign-developed mobile applications pose significant data security risks, particularly those from China, according to an FBI alert.
Privacy technologies
fromTNW | Insights
1 week ago

LinkedIn secretly scans 6,000+ browser extensions and fingerprints your device

LinkedIn's hidden JavaScript routine collects extensive user data without disclosure, raising concerns about covert surveillance practices.
Remote teams
fromCity AM
3 weeks ago

The Debate: Is employee tracking justified in the modern workplace?

Tracking junior employees' work hours ensures accountability and productivity, addressing issues of underreporting and resource allocation.
#meningitis-outbreak
Coronavirus
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Why is this meningitis outbreak so explosive?

A meningitis outbreak in Kent with 20 cases in one week is unprecedented and unusually rapid, defying typical meningitis transmission patterns that normally spread slowly through isolated cases or small clusters.
Coronavirus
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Why is this meningitis outbreak so explosive?

A meningitis outbreak in Kent with 20 cases in one week is unprecedented and unusually rapid, defying typical meningitis transmission patterns that normally spread slowly through isolated cases or small clusters.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Stay at home advice questioned and rules too tough - key findings from Covid report

The NHS narrowly avoided collapse during the Covid pandemic due to staff efforts, but was severely strained by pre-existing budget constraints and inadequate resources.
#mpox-clade-i
NYC LGBT
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

Severe mpox strain detected in NYC

A severe Clade I mpox strain was detected in NYC in a traveler, prompting health officials to urge vaccination for specific populations while maintaining that overall risk remains low.
NYC LGBT
fromGothamist
1 month ago

What to know about NYC's first case of severe mpox strain

New York City confirmed its first case of clade I mpox, a more severe strain than the 2022 outbreak strain, with no known local transmission currently.
Coronavirus
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

First known case of severe mpox virus strain detected in NYC

New York City detected its first case of mpox clade I, a more severe and transmissible strain, in a person with recent international travel, prompting health officials to recommend vaccination for at-risk populations.
Coronavirus
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

More serious mpox strain detected in NYC for first time

New York City confirmed its first clade I mpox case in a traveler from Europe; clade I causes more severe disease than clade II, and vaccination is recommended for at-risk populations.
NYC LGBT
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

Severe mpox strain detected in NYC

A severe Clade I mpox strain was detected in NYC in a traveler, prompting health officials to urge vaccination for specific populations while maintaining that overall risk remains low.
NYC LGBT
fromGothamist
1 month ago

What to know about NYC's first case of severe mpox strain

New York City confirmed its first case of clade I mpox, a more severe strain than the 2022 outbreak strain, with no known local transmission currently.
Coronavirus
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

First known case of severe mpox virus strain detected in NYC

New York City detected its first case of mpox clade I, a more severe and transmissible strain, in a person with recent international travel, prompting health officials to recommend vaccination for at-risk populations.
Coronavirus
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

More serious mpox strain detected in NYC for first time

New York City confirmed its first clade I mpox case in a traveler from Europe; clade I causes more severe disease than clade II, and vaccination is recommended for at-risk populations.
Privacy professionals
fromSlashGear
3 weeks ago

Apps That Track You: 17 Of The Worst Offenders In Privacy Invasion - SlashGear

Online privacy is compromised by data collection from apps, with Meta's platforms being significant offenders.
#government-surveillance
fromAV Club
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Border Protection gathered location data from games and apps to track people's movements

U.S. Customs and Border Protection purchases location data from ad agencies through real-time bidding to track individuals' movements without warrants or consent.
Privacy professionals
from404 Media
1 month ago

CBP Tapped Into the Online Advertising Ecosystem To Track Peoples' Movements

CBP purchased precise location tracking data from the online advertising ecosystem, sourcing information from apps like video games, dating services, and fitness trackers through real-time bidding processes.
US politics
fromInvestigative Post
1 month ago

How the government can track your movements

Federal law enforcement agencies purchase location data from internet advertisers and data brokers to track individuals' phones without traditional warrants or oversight.
Privacy professionals
fromAV Club
1 month ago

Border Protection gathered location data from games and apps to track people's movements

U.S. Customs and Border Protection purchases location data from ad agencies through real-time bidding to track individuals' movements without warrants or consent.
Privacy professionals
from404 Media
1 month ago

CBP Tapped Into the Online Advertising Ecosystem To Track Peoples' Movements

CBP purchased precise location tracking data from the online advertising ecosystem, sourcing information from apps like video games, dating services, and fitness trackers through real-time bidding processes.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

5 telltale signs that your phone has been compromised (and how to combat them)

Phone hacking can be detected through signs like battery drain, slow performance, unfamiliar logins, and reduced storage space.
Information security
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Hundreds of Millions of iPhones Can Be Hacked With a New Tool Found in the Wild

A sophisticated iPhone hacking technique called DarkSword enables attackers to silently compromise iOS devices through infected websites, affecting hundreds of millions of users running older iOS versions.
#meningitis
Coronavirus
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Streeting praises response to meningitis outbreak

Health Secretary Wes Streeting commended efforts to combat the meningitis outbreak in Kent and expressed condolences for the two student deaths.
Coronavirus
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Five questions that still need answering about the meningitis outbreak

Meningitis outbreak in the UK has affected 29 people, resulting in two deaths, with a super-spreader event linked to a nightclub.
Coronavirus
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Streeting praises response to meningitis outbreak

Health Secretary Wes Streeting commended efforts to combat the meningitis outbreak in Kent and expressed condolences for the two student deaths.
Coronavirus
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Five questions that still need answering about the meningitis outbreak

Meningitis outbreak in the UK has affected 29 people, resulting in two deaths, with a super-spreader event linked to a nightclub.
Privacy professionals
fromMedCity News
1 month ago

The Evolving Landscape of Privacy and Cybersecurity: Essential Strategies for Legal and Compliance Professionals - MedCity News

Organizations must combine strong controls with comprehensive employee training and accountability culture to effectively protect sensitive data and comply with evolving privacy laws.
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

Truecaller Gives Families a Way to Stop Scam Calls Remotely - TechRepublic

Truecaller's Family Protection feature enables designated family members to remotely manage scam call defenses for up to five people, including the ability to end suspected fraud calls in real-time on Android devices.
Privacy technologies
fromMedium
1 month ago

Your phone isn't eavesdropping. The reality is stranger.

Most people believe phones listen to conversations for targeted ads, but research suggests the actual explanation is more complex and potentially more troubling than simple audio eavesdropping.
Science
fromAxios
1 month ago

The narrow slice of data that worries biosecurity experts

Certain biological datasets that materially increase misuse risk should be governed like sensitive health records while most biological data remains openly accessible.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

I Remember a World Without Vaccines

I am open-minded; I believe in integrative practices, and I agree that the medical establishment can be arrogant and unduly influenced by the pharmaceutical industry, which now funds so much of medical research. But I fully understand Scherer's frustration with his interminable discussions with Kennedy about scientific articles.
Coronavirus
Information security
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Warning to iPhone users over hacking tool tied to government spyware

Coruna spyware targets iPhones running iOS versions from 2019 to late 2023, exploiting over 20 vulnerabilities to steal sensitive data without user awareness.
Science
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Single vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, researchers say

A single nasal spray vaccine induces lung macrophage readiness, offering broad protection against viruses, multiple bacteria, and potentially allergies for months.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

A suite of government hacking tools targeting iPhones is now being used by cybercriminals | TechCrunch

Government-designed iPhone exploit kit Coruna leaked from surveillance vendor to cybercriminals, Russian espionage groups, and Chinese hackers, demonstrating how state-sponsored tools proliferate into criminal markets.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

ICE's surveillance app is a techno-authoritarian nightmare | Moustafa Bayoumi

ICE's Mobile Fortify app uses facial recognition and contactless fingerprinting to scan millions of government records, risking misidentification and civil rights violations.
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Smartphones are now the most crucial piece of evidence in crime probes

Smartphones are now the most crucial source of digital evidence in solving nearly every criminal investigation, a report has found. Detectives rely on the wealth of information held on the devices in 97 per cent of cases - double the number in which data from laptops was needed. With the devices containing swathes of detailed messages, photos and location data, police chiefs told the Mail the devices had become 'a crime scene in your pocket'.
Digital life
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

What Happens When the CDC Issues Fewer Alerts?

If you're based in the United States, you've probably gotten used to government bodies issuing nationwide alerts - including ones that relate to public health. These have, historically, been good ways for health-conscious people to know what to look out for and for regional public health experts to develop strategies to help keep potential outbreaks contained.Unfortunately, now both individuals and institutions are reckoning with a big question: what to do when those warnings are much smaller in number?
Public health
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Why Your Phone Battery Dies Faster During a Public Emergency

When cell towers are damaged or overloaded, phones work harder to stay connected, using up more power. Weak signals, frequent reconnecting, and increased activity from the phone's modem are among the main reasons the battery does not last as long in these situations.
Coronavirus
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

Daily briefing: COVID's origins - what we do and don't know

Horses produce two-toned vocalizations simultaneously using their vocal folds and larynx cartilage to convey complex messages, while AI threatens research programming jobs and Japan approves stem cell therapies with limited trial data.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Should We Treat Political Violence as a Public Health Crisis?

Political violence in the U.S. has become routine and causes lasting psychological and public-health harms beyond immediate security threats.
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what's coming

Measles outbreaks impose substantial economic costs through containment, medical expenses, and productivity losses, while declining vaccination coverage threatens control of multiple infectious diseases.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
1 month ago

How to clean up your digital footprint - and why it matters more than you think

Abandoned social media accounts and old posts create digital vulnerabilities requiring regular maintenance to protect reputation and prevent identity theft or fraud.
#cdc
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Phone acting weird? 5 red flags that could point to hackers

Your mobile phone is a treasure trove of personal and confidential information. That's why it's a prime target for hackers who want to compromise or steal your data. Through malicious apps and websites, phishing attacks, and other threats, an attacker can gain control of your device through spyware. But how can you tell if your phone has been hacked or tapped?
Information security
Public health
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Public Health Agencies Struggle to Keep Up With Rising Tuberculosis Cases

Tuberculosis cases and containment costs are rising nationwide, with Johnson County, Iowa experiencing a tripling of latent infections and costs surging from $17,000 to $65,000 annually, while state funding for contact tracing has been withdrawn.
#smartphone-privacy
#mobile-privacy
fromSlashGear
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Changing 5 Phone Settings Can Limit The Amount Of Data Apps Collect About You - SlashGear

fromPCMAG
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Check Your Phone Now: These 20 Popular Apps Are Killing Your Privacy

fromSlashGear
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Changing 5 Phone Settings Can Limit The Amount Of Data Apps Collect About You - SlashGear

fromPCMAG
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Check Your Phone Now: These 20 Popular Apps Are Killing Your Privacy

Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

What to know about tuberculosis in the Bay Area after outbreak at high school

A tuberculosis outbreak at Archbishop Riordan High led to three active cases, at least 30 latent infections, and a large-scale public health contact investigation.
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Covid-19 inquiry is sounding a clear warning. If it's not heeded, yet more lives will be lost | Ben Connah

The UK Covid-19 inquiry is unprecedented in scope, examining a pandemic that affected every person across all four nations, with investigations covering political decisions, healthcare systems, care homes, children's welfare, economic impact, and societal changes.
Public health
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

In puzzling outbreak, officials look to cold beer, gross ice, and ChatGPT

County health officials used ChatGPT to validate their hypothesis that a contaminated cooler caused a Salmonella outbreak at a beer tent, finding AI helpful for rapid situational awareness while acknowledging limitations requiring critical review.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Trial launched to 'help spot health risks early'

Public health consultant Dr Ross Keat said supporting people earlier to make small preventative changes would make "a big difference later on". Some 3,500 people in the north of the island within that age bracket are eligible for the checks. The checks will be carried out by two pre-existing nurses that support GP staff and would not replace GP appointments, Keat explained, adding that the cost would be minimal and absorbed by Ramsey Group Practice.
Public health
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

Millions at Risk as Android Mental Health Apps Expose Sensitive Data

Ten popular Android mental health apps with 14.7 million combined installs contain 1,575 security vulnerabilities, including dozens rated high severity, potentially exposing users' sensitive therapy data and personal information.
Public health
fromWIRED
1 month ago

You Can Test for STIs at Home. But Should You?

At-home STI tests offer privacy and convenience but can be expensive, risk inaccurate self-collected samples, and may still require clinic visits for treatment or confirmation.
Public health
fromNature
2 months ago

Exclusive: Key US infectious-diseases centre to drop pandemic preparation

NIAID has been directed to remove 'biodefense' and 'pandemic preparedness' and will shift funding away from those areas toward basic immunology and domestic infectious diseases.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Is spyware hiding on your phone? How to find out and remove it - fast

Spyware is one of the top threats to your mobile security and can severely impact your handset's performance if you are unlucky enough to become infected. It is a type of malware that typically lands on your iPhone or Android phone through malicious mobile apps or through phishing links, emails, and messages. While appearing to be a legitimate software package or useful utility, spyware will operate quietly in the background to monitor your movements,
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Upgraded Google safety tools can now find and remove more of your personal info

There are people on the Internet who want to know all about you! Unfortunately, they don't have the best of intentions, but Google has some handy tools to address that, and they've gotten an upgrade today. The "Results About You" tool can now detect and remove more of your personal information. Plus, the tool for removing non-consensual explicit imagery (NCEI) is faster to use. All you have to do is tell Google your personal details first-that seems safe, right?
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fromMail Online
2 months ago

WhatsApp has a new 'LOCKDOWN' mode - here's how you can try it

Strict Account Settings (lockdown mode) restricts attachments, media, calls, group additions, and profile visibility to protect high-risk users from sophisticated cyberattacks.
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