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Facebook, FTC reportedly negotiating massive fine to settle privacy issues

The multibillion-dollar fine would be the largest ever imposed by the FTC, according to The Washington Post.

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<p>Christopher Krebs, a senior DHS official and director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, said they were doubling down on election security for 2020.&nbsp;</p>

Homeland Security says it's 'doubling down' on 2020 election security efforts

The agency denies reports claiming that its election security work was dwindling.

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Apple will finally tell us why it spent $1B on video (The 3:59, Ep. 521)

Plus, Android app tracking and Google's US expansion.

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These Android apps have been tracking you, even when you say stop

Exclusive: Advertisers are collecting info that can help them skirt an Android privacy feature, according to new research.

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7 security tips to stop apps from stealing your data

We asked data privacy experts how to protect your personal information when downloading and using apps on your phone.

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<p>Pirates reportedly managed to get altered versions of popular apps onto the App Store.</p>

Pirates reportedly use Apple certs to release hacked apps on iPhone

They've put out hacked versions of Spotify, Angry Birds, Pokemon Go and Minecraft, Reuters reported.

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<p>A Facebook logo is seen on an Android mobile device with a figure of hacker in the background.&nbsp;</p>

Facebook used in Iranian cyber-spying operation, US indictment says

A former US Air Force intelligence officer and Iranian hackers created fake Facebook accounts in an attempt to trick US counterintelligence officials.

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<p>A Chinese facial recognition company left its database of logged locations exposed online, a Dutch security researcher found.</p>

Chinese facial recognition company left database of people's locations exposed

There were more than 6.8 million records from the last 24 hours alone that anyone could access.

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Here's how to use Google's Password Checkup tool

The software is available now for Chrome users at the Chrome Web Store.

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Government watchdog finds weak enforcement of US privacy regulations

Nearly all of the 101 data privacy violations investigated in the last 10 years ended in settlement agreements, with no penalties.

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<p>The Nike Adapt BB, a pair of self-tying shoes, are controlled through an app.&nbsp;</p>

With smart sneakers, privacy risks take a great leap

Privacy experts are waiting for the other shoe to drop on connected kicks.

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<p>The Xioami M365 has a flaw that could allow a hacker to hijack control of the vehicle, a security researcher says.</p>

Xiaomi electric scooter reportedly vulnerable to hijacking hack

Flaw could allow hackers to remotely take control of the vehicle, including acceleration and braking, a researcher says.

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