Privacy Digest 11/25
Google and the DOJ wrap up a historic tech monopoly case: What to know
The Justice Department and Google have one final chance to convince a federal judge how the tech giant should change its practices so it can no longer monopolize the search market.
npr.org
Knock-off Signal app Mike Waltz used can be hacked in ‘15 to 20 minutes,’ report says
Days after former National Security Adviser Mike Waltz was caught using a knock-off Signal app, a hacker broke into the system.
independent.co.uk
Beware the Friendly Texts From Strangers: US Sanctions Web Host Tied to $200M in Online Scam Losses
Federal agencies allege that Philippines-based Funnull Technology is a key resource for criminals focused on impersonation scams, also known as 'pig butchering.'
pcmag.com
19-Year-Old to Plead Guilty to Hacking Charges After Data Breach of Millions of Schoolchildren
A company with the personal information of tens of millions of children was breached last year.
gizmodo.com
Data breaches take this long to get reported
Companies typically disclose ransomware-related data breaches about four months after an incident, according to Comparitech’s review of more than 2,600 U.S. attacks since 2018. Prolonged detection and forensic investigations extend the delay, and some sectors take even longer, especially when breaches are complex or preparedness is low. Because reporting lags, consumers remain unaware their contact details, credit-card numbers, or Social Security data are compromised until criminals have exploited them. Regular password changes and ongoing financial monitoring are essential protective measures.
consumeraffairs.com
MyFitnessPal Tracked Website Users Without Consent, Suit Says
A federal lawsuit claims weight-loss and fitness app MyFitnessPal’s cookie banner falsely promises privacy: even after users decline optional cookies, Meta, Google, ByteDance, Amazon and other trackers still collect their website data. Plaintiffs call the no-tracking option a mirage, alleging illicit data-sharing.
news.bloomberglaw.com