Protection

The Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) says it is investigating Wema Bank PLC and KC Gaming Networks(Bet Naija), for alleged breach of customers’ data privacy. The bank is accused of opening accounts for customers without their request or authorisation, while KC Gaming is probed over external attacks on its data. “At this stage, the objectives of these investigations as directed by the National Commissioner of the Bureau, Vincent Olatunji, are to determine the impact of the breaches on…

Apple is adding a new feature to iOS 16 to make the Hidden and Recently Deleted albums in Photos much more private. Starting with iOS 16, those albums will now be locked by default, and you’ll be able to unlock them using Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode, according to Apple’s iOS 16 features page. In iOS 15, those albums are hard to find, but they they aren’t behind any protection. That means somebody who might have unwanted access to your phone can easily see what’s there if they know where to look — which somewhat…

As part of the company's ongoing efforts to improve user security, at WWDC 2022 Apple announced new digital passkeys that add an extra layer of security to your passwords. Available on both iOS and macOS, Apple's passkeys are designed to replace standard passwords by providing unique digital keys that are stashed locally on your device. Apple says that by not storing passkeys in the cloud, they are much less susceptible to being stolen in the case of a data breach or phishing attempt.  Passkeys will feature integration…

StackCommerceThe following content is brought to you by ZDNet partners. If you buy a product featured here, we may earn an affiliate commission or other compensation.Contrary to what you might think, hackers are still achieving a great deal of success in ransomware, phishing attacks, and many other types of cybercrimes. Therefore, everyone should use as many protective measures as possible, particularly powerful VPNs and unique passwords. We all know better than to use the same password everywhere; it's as convenient…

Online marketplace Etsy has unveiled a new purchase protection program designed to safeguard both buyers and sellers. Right now, you have limited options if something else goes wrong with a purchase — usually, Etsy will send you back to the seller and let you work out problems with them. Starting August 1st, though, buyers will get full refunds on purchases if they "don't match the item description, arrive damaged, or never arrive," Etsy wrote.  On the seller side, Etsy plans to invest at least $25 million per year to…

I live in South Carolina, where the mosquito is the unofficial state bird. There are at least 61 different species of the bloodsuckers here, and I loathe each and every one of them. Beyond the itchiness, they spread serious diseases and can even transmit heartworm to cats and dogs. I’ve tried everything to combat the biters, but I still get eaten alive in my backyard. I think it’s my rare English blood they love. (My husband hardly gets a bite.) When I heard about the $699 and up Liv Smart Mosquito Repellent System…

Google is reportedly taking measures to bring down the number of unwanted notifications that a user receive via Chrome. The tech giant intends to do this by blocking notifications from websites that it perceives to be disruptive. A new code change will give Google the ability to automatically revoke a website's permission to send notifications to the user and also block attempts to ask for permission in the future. Google says that these types of disruptive notifications are in violation of the company's “Developer Terms…

Samsung‘s Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 foldables are receiving a new software update. The latest release adds several new features, including smart widgets and protection against malicious apps, which rolled out to the Galaxy Note 20 series last week.Currently available to users in South Korea, the new update for the foldable duo adds a “Disallow All” option to the settings page from where you can control the installation of apps from unknown sources, i.e. sideloading of APKs. If you turn on this toggle, your…

New study shines light on the longevity of COVID-19 immune response.By uniting research from 8 cohorts across the United States, a group of researchers has accelerated the collection of data integral in answering questions about immune responses needed for long-lasting protection from <span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip="<div class=glossaryItemTitle>SARS-CoV-2</div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2…

By Washington University in St. Louis May 26, 2022New research reveals that even vaccinated people with mild breakthrough COVID-19 infections can experience debilitating, lingering long COVID symptoms that affect the heart, brain, lungs, and other parts of the body.While risks are higher for the unvaccinated, a new study points to the need for more tools against the virus.According to researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System, vaccinated…