Today in Privacy — Oct 08
Posted by PrivacyWire
- Apple’s Verified Photography System — Reference Image matters because it can verify that an image came from a newer iPhone without tying it to a particular phone owner or photographer. Its ability… — discuss · link - Ransomware recovery CEO charged over secret ransom payments — The case raises concerns about whether ransomware victims were given accurate information while handling sensitive incident data. It also shows how hidden… — discuss · link - Ransomware fixer claimed he could decrypt files, allegedly defrauded clients instead — This matters because people dealing with ransomware may already be under pressure and unable to verify whether a supposed recovery service is acting honestly.… — discuss · link - ASOS Hackers Hijack App Notifications, Claim Snowflake Data Breach — The incident matters because attackers reportedly used ASOS’s official app to reach users through a channel they may trust. The claim of a Snowflake data… — discuss · link - Writing the Next Chapter — Dark Reading is about to begin a new decade in its storied history, and we have some breaking news of our own to share. — link These stories show how trust is being tested across image verification, ransomware recovery, incident reporting, and official communication channels. What safeguards are you seeing that help people verify claims and avoid making decisions based on misleading information?