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Braga Ensures Data Protection in New Chinese Bus Fleet
The city of Braga has reaffirmed that data protection and technological security were top priorities in the public procurement of 35 Yutong electric buses, following concerns raised in Norway and Denmark about cybersecurity risks linked to the manufacturer. The municipality states that the contract includes strict rules preventing any unauthorized remote access and guarantees that all data, including black box records, belongs exclusively to the city. Braga also confirms that
M Oliveira e Carmo
Dec 181 min read


Apple Urges iPhone Users to Update Devices After Security Flaw
Apple has issued a security alert, urging all users to update their devices immediately. A recently discovered vulnerability could allow hackers or third parties to access locked devices, bypass passcodes, and extract sensitive data. The update is available for iPhone XS and later, several iPad models, Apple Watch, and Macs, fixing the CVE-2025-24200 flaw. The issue affects USB Restricted Mode, originally designed to prevent tools like “GrayKey” from accessing private data. W
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Dec 91 min read


U.S. House Bans WhatsApp Over Security Concerns
According to the House Chief Administrative Officer, WhatsApp poses a high risk due to its lack of transparency in data handling, absence of encryption for stored data, and potential vulnerabilities. Staff are now prohibited from using the app across mobile, desktop, and web versions. Meta, WhatsApp’s parent company, strongly disagrees, insisting the platform offers end-to-end encryption by default and even stronger protections than many of the apps approved by the House. As
M Oliveira e Carmo
Oct 201 min read


Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) Receives Award for Child Privacy Project
The AEPD has been honored with the Quality Innovation Award for its remarkable Child Privacy Project. Recognized for excellence, the...
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Apr 9, 20241 min read


Google implements a feature to remove sensitive images from search results
According to The Guardian, Google has revised its guidelines regarding explicit personal images, enabling users to request their removal...
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Dec 13, 20231 min read


Broadening the scope of testing for end-to-end encryption within Messenger
Meta has revealed that millions of Facebook Messenger accounts will have the opportunity to experiment with end-to-end encryption for...
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Nov 22, 20231 min read
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