Data protection

Hackers exploit Microsoft Teams for targeted attacks on data and networks—how the scheme works and who is affected.

Hannover Invests €324,000 in School Software but Chooses Wrong Microsoft Licenses; Data Privacy Error Significantly Delays Implementation

The German government plans to store IP addresses for three months in the future. The goal is to improve law enforcement in cases of cybercrime.

At Amazon and other online retailers, a practice known as "brushing" can occur. We explain this phenomenon.

Google Drive now protects users from ransomware and allows them to easily restore encrypted files themselves.

Fake WhatsApp versions give criminals access to smartphones. Only official apps prevent data loss and security risks.

Hacker group Shinyhunters claims to have stolen 350 GB of data from the EU Commission. The attack has been confirmed.

A man uses smart glasses in court to receive outside assistance. The judge notices the trick and takes action.

Meta discontinues encryption in Instagram chats. Read why the feature is disappearing and what users need to know.

Many Android phones with MediaTek chips are currently at risk. Updates help protect sensitive data.

Trump's private cell phone number is reportedly making the rounds in Washington. Why the direct line to the president is causing a stir.

Spy apps can monitor location, chats and calls. TECHBOOK reveals how to spot suspicious signs.

Instagram to Notify Parents When Teens Search Sensitive Topics Instagram will now inform parents if teenagers search for sensitive topics. This move aims to provide more protection for young users.

Reddit is facing a £14.47 million fine in the United Kingdom due to years of deficiencies in age verification.

Burger King is testing an AI system in 500 U.S. locations that analyzes conversations to measure service friendliness.

Despite confidentiality markings, Copilot was able to read and summarize emails. Microsoft is notifying affected companies.

Meta is alleged to have collected data without consent. Users could receive up to 10,000 euros in compensation.

Hate postings, online fraud, and sexual offenses on the internet have been troubling for years. Now, a new effort is being launched to combat them.

A report criticizes PayPal for analyzing user data for advertising purposes. Experts see risks and question the legality of the data usage.

Surfing the internet today means encountering cookie banners and clicking them away. However, this issue might soon be significantly reduced.

According to a report by Ars Technica, Google's AI, Gemini, can read content from phone screens.

Microsoft's cloud services raise questions about transparency. User data appears to be transferred to more countries than officially stated.

Deutsche Telekom allegedly sold user location data in the U.S., and the company now faces a million-dollar fine.

Vacation rentals require an ID document upfront. TECHBOOK reveals how to protect yourself from identity theft in the process.

The iPhone has a well-hidden map in its settings that shows the places you've recently visited.

Court ruling mandates platforms to actively search for and block equivalent illegal deepfakes.

Privacy advocates accuse Ubisoft of spying on players. This occurs because players must be online even for single-player games.

People often use frighteningly simple passwords. Hackers can crack the most insecure passwords in less than a second.

It is not only Schufa that determines people's creditworthiness but also Infoscore, where a massive data leak is said to have occurred.