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AMPLIFY - TechnologyDo You REALLY Need a VPN for a Mac? Yes—Here's Why
Avoid potential cyberattacks in your Mac computer with a VPN
Tabloid's Appeal on Meghan Markle Private Letter Could Happen, Lawyers Say
Meghan Markle won a resounding victory in her privacy lawsuit over a letter to her father. However, the tabloid wants permission to appeal and lawyers tell Newsweek they may get their wish.
Reddit Addresses Criticism of Its New Green Dot 'Online Presence Indicator'
The company only just began a rollout of the symbol, but many users are already upset about any potential loss of privacy.
Clubhouse Is Getting Criticized for Making Profiles for Non-Users
Users and non-users of the buzzed-about new app are worried about chat recordings and information being harvested.
How the 60s Royal Family Documentary 'Started the Rot' of Privacy Invasion
A Royal Family TV documentary from the 1960s was taken down from YouTube last week—but at the time critics believed it removed "any remaining restraint" from press and public.
New TikTok Security Measures to Restrict App Features for Users Under 16
Users aged 13-15 will be prevented from using the Duet and Stitch features as part of the new restrictions.
WhatsApp Tells Users Privacy Update Won't Let Facebook Spy on Messages
Rumors about the security of private messages on WhatsApp have swirled on social media after it said users would have to agree to the new policy or stop using the app.
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AMPLIFY - TechnologyTips to Keep You Safe while Online Shopping
2020 saw online shopping grow enormously. However, this convenience comes with a price: cybercriminals. So before you embark on your online shopping spree, make sure you're not putting yourself at risk.
Whatsapp Alternatives Grow in Popularity after App Updates Privacy Policy
An incoming update to the company's terms and privacy policy, set to take effect on February 8, said users will have to agree to the rules or lose access to the app.
Meghan Markle's Sister 'Piggybacking' on Court Case With Memoir—Experts
Meghan Markle's sister is releasing a biography next week—right before a crunch hearing in her tabloid privacy case—and experts tell Newsweek the timing may not be a coincidence.
Nashville Mayor on Bomb, AT&T Building: 'There Has to Be Some Connection'
"It's got to have something to do with the infrastructure," said John Cooper about the incident.
11 Popular Wireless Doorbells Fail Basic Security Tests, Researchers Say
A new report from researchers based in the United Kingdom found nearly a dozen "smart" doorbells sold on Amazon and eBay posed significant threats to consumers' data privacy.
Meghan Markle's Bid to Stop Grilling on Private Life Hopeless, Lawyers Say
Meghan Markle's attempt to avoid a media circus around her private life by winning her high-stakes tabloid privacy case without a trial "will fail," lawyers tell Newsweek.
Does This Green Dot Mean Apple Is Spying on You? The Answer Is Complicated
In short, no, Apple isn't spying on you, but the company is giving you more transparency in knowing which apps are accessing your camera and microphone.
Working From Home? Vivaldi Makes it Easier to Take a Break
The Vivaldi browser has launched Break Mode, a new feature designed to improve your remote working habits.
You Can Finally Download Your Twitter Data Again—Here's How
After nearly two months, Twitter has brought back the ability for users to download their personal data from the site.
Google+ Settlement: How to Submit a Claim and Get a Payout
American users of Google's now-defunct social networking platform may be eligible for a small payout as part of a $7.5 million settlement linked to a 2018 privacy issue—here's what you need to know.
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AMPLIFY - TechnologyAntitrust Hearing in Congress: Why Your VPN and Antivirus Software Matter
Your guide to choosing the right VPN and antivirus software for yourself, depending on your needs and requirements.
COVID-19 Could Wreck a Last Frontier in Our Privacy: Our Biological Selves
The urgency of tracking coronavirus carriers calls for relaxing rules on data privacy. But unless these changes are ringfenced for this emergency, every aspect of our physical lives could soon be traded by Big Tech.
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NewsIs TikTok Getting Banned? 5 Better Things to Do Online Instead
While TikTok's fate remains undecided in the US, you can fill a TikTok-shaped hole in your life with these smart apps that can make your life better and easier.
Trump 2020 App is Scooping up Massive Amounts of Data, Cyber Experts Warn
"It does appear to be more like a spy in a pocket rather than an app to help make an informed decision who to vote for," one security commentator told Newsweek.
Contact-Tracing Apps Could Become Permanent Once the Pandemic Is Over
Privacy advocates are concerned there could be no definite end to digital tracing introduced to stem coronavirus outbreaks.
Bipartisan Internet Privacy Amendment to Freedom Act to Recieve House Vote
"Without this prohibition, intelligence officials would potentially have access to information such as our personal health, religious practices, and political views," Wednesday's letter said.
Would You Let Government Track Your Smartphone To Help U.S. Reopen Sooner?
There are ways to facilitate contact tracing in the hopes of preventing new deadly spikes of the coronavirus. But it may feel like a choice between your privacy and your life.
Is Zoom Safe and is Your Privacy at Risk? Video Calling App Explained
The California-based video-calling company enjoyed an influx of new users as the coronavirus outbreak pushed countries into lockdown, but its security and privacy policies have come under fire.
Equifax Settlement Update: Claimants Unlikely to Get $125 Cash Payout
After a judge awarded nearly $80 million to the attorneys, claimants in the Equifax case are unlikely to receive the $125 payout.
Feds Probe Google Medical Data Project Citing Possible HIPAA Violations
Project Nightingale, a medical data collection project between Google and health care provider Ascension, will be the subject of an announced federal probe.
Congress Failed Katie Hill
Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., have the power to help prevent this kind of life-destroying abuse—yet they have refused to act time and again.
Protesters Denounce 'Spy Plane' Plan to Monitor St. Louis
Plans to monitor St. Louis with "spy planes" were denounced at a protest in the city Thursday.
Big Tech Is Undermining Democracy. This Ukrainian American Has Had Enough
The justified backlash against tech giants here in Silicon Valley is a visceral reaction to the ongoing attacks on America's institutions and values. We must step up to protect our elections, privacy and free speech.