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ImageQuest recommends companies ban the use of TikTok app

September 9, 2022 ImageQuest recommends that our clients and other organizations ban the use of TikTok on company devices. We strongly recommend not creating a company account. China-based ByteDance owns TikTok, and we’ve seen numerous reports that the app appears problematic from a security and privacy perspective. For example: We encourage you to learn more by searching for … Continue reading "ImageQuest recommends companies ban the use of TikTok app"
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Your cell phone number can reveal a lot of information about you

August 17, 2019 If you follow our CEO, Milton Bartley, on LinkedIn, you’ll know he warned a few days ago about providing your cell phone number as part of your account, especially on the web. As he noted, “your phone is rich with other data that can be mined by clever hackers.” Here’s what he’s talking about: You’ve … Continue reading "Your cell phone number can reveal a lot of information about you"
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Google’s virtual assistant recording requests and conversations

July 13, 2019 Google Home is recording you. Belgian public broadcaster VRT News posted a 12-minute video report on its site (with English subtitles) showing how Google Home is recording requests and other comments made in its presence. The story said Google Home records the comments for transcription by outside contractors and provided samples of the comments recorded. … Continue reading "Google’s virtual assistant recording requests and conversations"
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Privacy concern: Facebook still tracking users after account deactivation

 April 14, 2019 CNet reports that simply deactivating – rather than deleting – does not stop Facebook from tracking you. Even when you fully sever ties by deleting your account, Facebook still tracks you for 30 days, CNet says. “(W)hen your account is deactivated, the social network continues collecting data about your online activities. All that data gets … Continue reading "Privacy concern: Facebook still tracking users after account deactivation"
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