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Smartphone Don't Spy: Playful Data Protection
In an era where smartphones are ubiquitous, the conversation around privacy and data protection becomes ever more crucial. The recent initiative titled "Smartphone Don't Spy" aims to educate users on safeguarding their personal information in a fun and...
Introduction to the Change
In a significant move announced recently, the German government is set to amend the Bundesmeldegesetz, enhancing the protection of citizens' addresses. Effective from January 2025, this change aims to bolster privacy for individuals across Germany.
Purpose of the Amend
...Understanding Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities and Their Impact
In today's digital landscape, organizations are increasingly vulnerable to information disclosure attacks. According to HackerOne’s 8th Annual Hacker-Powered Security Report, which was published recently, information disclosure...
Understanding Improper Access Control Vulnerabilities and Their Real-World Impacts
Improper access control vulnerabilities have emerged as a significant threat within the cybersecurity landscape, most notably highlighted in HackerOne's 8th Annual Hacker-Powered Security Report. Released recently,...
In a startling revelation, cybersecurity experts have flagged a potential vulnerability in Google Chrome's cookie encryption system. This discovery, revealed in October 2023, highlights a new tool that can effectively bypass Chrome's cookie protections. The implications of this are significant, as i...
In a time when digital footprints are seemingly inerasable, a significant portion of Americans are expressing a pronounced desire for their online information to vanish into oblivion. Newly released research, conducted by NordVPN in collaboration with Incogni, underscores this growing apprehension,...
In a bid to stimulate the German economy, Robert Habeck, the appointed Green Party candidate for chancellor, announced on Wednesday in Berlin a plan that includes allowing businesses to reclaim 10% of their investments as a premium from the government. This scheme aims to bolster investment by creat...
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, vulnerabilities known as Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR) pose significant threats if left unaddressed. A recent in-depth exploration highlights that IDOR vulnerabilities account for 7% of reported vulnerabilities on the HackerOne platform, wi...