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The Sneaky Way TikTok Is Connecting You to Real-Life Friends
The social network got huge by ignoring who you know. That’s increasingly no longer the case.
The US Puts a $10M Bounty on DarkSide Ransomware Hackers
Plus: a “Trojan Source” bug, Russian hackers exposed, and more of the week’s top security news.
1.8 TB of Police Helicopter Surveillance Footage Leaks Online
DDoSecrets published the trove Friday afternoon. Privacy advocates say it shows how pervasive law enforcement’s eye has become, and how lax its data protection can be.
Ignore China’s New Data Privacy Law at Your Peril
The Personal Information Protection Law gives authorities the power to impose huge fines and blacklist companies. But the biggest impact may be felt outside the country.
Parents Built a School App. Then the City Called the Cops
Stockholm’s official app was a disaster. So annoyed parents built their own open source version—ignoring warnings that it might be illegal.
How to Use iCloud+’s New Security Features
Apple’s cloud storage service now comes with perks—and they’re designed to improve your digital privacy and security.
FitXR Is Gonna Make You Sweat (in the Metaverse)
The virtual reality workout app for Quest is a sweaty good time.
The Pixel 6 Chip’s Best Upgrade Isn’t Speed. It’s Security
Google’s new flagship smartphone is its most secure yet, thanks to a little vertical integration.