Techlore Surveillance Report Google Is ELIMINATING Cookies (With a Catch) - Surveillance Report 32
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Mar 8, 2021 Explore the fallout from significant data breaches affecting major airlines and the alarming exposure of COVID-19 test data in India. Discover Google's controversial FLoC proposal and the implications for privacy. Tune in to updates on Facebook's facial-recognition settlement and the implications of pharmacies collecting vaccination data. Get a glimpse into Brave's acquisition of a privacy-focused search engine and the concerns surrounding hacking powers in Australia. Plus, learn about Linux Mint's new security policies and much more!
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Indian COVID Test Results Were Exposed
- A West Bengal government website exposed COVID-19 lab results including names, addresses, ages, and test outcomes.
- Henry notes it may affect hundreds of thousands to millions and still raises privacy concerns.
Gab Breach Tied To A Problematic Commit
- Gab was breached and 70GB of data were downloaded due to a basic security flaw possibly introduced by the CTO's commit.
- Henry points out Gab's subsequent removal of the commit and passworded zip distribution undermines trust further.
Google's Cookie Replacement Risks Centralization
- Google plans to replace third-party cookies with a browser-centered system called FLoC that centralizes tracking inside Chrome.
- Henry warns this may centralize power with Google and create new privacy risks despite marketing claims.