Governments around the world are demanding increasingly larger amounts of user data from search giant Google, according to the company’s latest Transparency Report.
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“Shocking” Android browser bug could be a “privacy disaster”: here’s how to fix it
The Metasploit crew is calling this Android Browser bug a “privacy disaster.” Here’s what you can do to avoid trouble…
Target tops the list of most epic privacy fails
Our readers ranked Target’s data breach ahead of Adobe, Snapchat, Google Glass, and Talking Angela for the biggest privacy failure of the past year.
SSCC 164 – Spend Bitcoins using Apple Pay? *NOW* you’ve got me interested! [PODCAST]
Here’s this week’s Sophos Security Chet Chat for your listening pleasure. Our weekly computer security podcast with the News You Can Use…
Google grapples anew with EC in the search/advertising antitrust swamp
The EC’s poked the sleeping dragon, yet again reopening a four-year antitrust investigation that puts Google in the hot seat. The surprise move comes after rivals fumed loud and hard about getting unfairly shut out in the most recent settlement. This time, Android may be up for investigation, too. 
How far would your sysadmins go to fix a problem? 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]
Here it is – this week’s 60 Second Security video. News that will amuse, and it only takes a minute…
Why is Google sending insecure browsers back in time?
Google’s search page has seemingly gone back in time – but only for users stuck in the last decade. If you’re using an internet antique, take Google’s hint and upgrade now.
Google to pay $19,000,000 compensation for taking candy from kids
Google will stump up $19,000,000 in a settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission. The money will be used to refund Android users whose children, says the FTC, were able rack up in-app purchases too easily.
SSCC 163 – So THAT’S why you can’t erase Flash RAM properly [PODCAST]
Here’s this week’s Sophos Security Chet Chat. Our regular security podcast that turns news into useful advice…
How dare you use my camera! 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]
Here’s this week’s 60 Second Security. A week of news distilled into a swift minute of amusing but informative video…