Users must give explicit consent for Facebook to collect data

Users must give explicit consent for Facebook to collect data

In Germany, Facebook may not continue to collect data from users who have not given their consent. The court stopped this yesterday – as the highest instance in German case law. The tug-of-war around Facebook dates back to a decision made by the German cartel watchdog, the Bundeskartellamt. He ruled in February 2019 after an … Read more

Google has to pay its 50 million Euro GDPR Fine

Google Loses Its Appeal On 50 Million Euro GDPR Fine which was lifted upon her in january 2019. Google said the French DPA doesn’t have legislation over her, since its’ headquarters are in Ireland.  Read more about this: https://www.adexchanger.com/privacy/google-loses-its-appeal-on-50-million-euro-gdpr-fine/

FBI warns for hack risks on mobile banking apps

The FBI warned mobile banking app users that they will be increasingly targeted by hackers trying to steal their credentials and take over their banking accounts. Mobile banking users who download an app-based banking trojan onto their tablet or smartphone are usually asked to give it the permissions it requires to steal their information.Such malware … Read more

Honda Operations down by ransomware?

Honda Operations down by ransomware?

Operations of the Honda, were reportedly disrupted in parts across Europe, Japan, and the U.S. due to Snake ransomware (also known as EKANS). The cybersecurity company Virus Total claimed that it had certain evidence which clearly points out that Honda’s internal server has been encrypted with Snake ransomware and the cybercriminals have demanded a ransom … Read more