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Who’s Watching Your Health Data? The Dangers Lurking in Electronic Records

23 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Europe

Italy’s Electronic Health Record system promises efficiency, but weak controls and overlooked mistakes can lead to costly privacy breaches. Here’s what’s at stake—and what’s being done to protect your health data.

#Health Data | #Privacy Violations | #Digital Trust

Illinois Hacker Pleads Guilty in Snapchat Nude Photo Theft Scheme

06 Feb 2026 news 🌍 North America

An Illinois man’s guilty plea reveals a widespread campaign of hacking, theft, and trafficking of private Snapchat photos. The case spotlights the dangers of social engineering and the thriving black market for stolen intimacy.

#Snapchat | #Digital Exploitation | #Privacy Violations

Google Settles $68 Million Voice Recording Lawsuit: Privacy at Stake

27 Jan 2026 news 🌍 North America

Google will pay $68 million to settle a lawsuit over claims that its voice assistant secretly recorded users and shared their conversations with third parties for targeted advertising. The settlement covers device owners since 2016 and highlights ongoing privacy concerns with smart technology.

#Google settlement | #privacy violations | #voice assistant

Australian Hacker Jailed for Airport and In-Flight Wi-Fi Scams

01 Dec 2025 news 🌍 Oceania

An Australian hacker used fake Wi-Fi at airports and on flights to steal credentials and private images, exposing major cyber risks for travelers and airlines.

#Wi-Fi phishing | #digital security | #privacy violations