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  • Google Settles Texas Privacy Lawsuits for $1.375 Billion

    Google has settled two lawsuits in Texas regarding unlawful tracking and biometric data collection for $1.375 billion, a significant win for consumer privacy rights and a move reflecting growing scrutiny into tech giants’ data practices.

  • Google Settles Texas Lawsuit with $1.375 Billion Payment Over Privacy Violations

    Google has agreed to a historic settlement of $1.375 billion with Texas to resolve lawsuits alleging the unlawful tracking of users’ locations and maintenance of biometric data without consent, marking a significant shift in privacy accountability for tech companies.

  • Increase in Government-Backed Zero-Day Hacks Targeting Enterprises Revealed

    A recent report highlights a disturbing rise in government-backed zero-day hacks targeting enterprise systems, with the largest share of vulnerabilities aimed at significant corporations such as Microsoft and Google. Experts urge enterprises to improve security measures as attacks are expected to increase.

  • Google Drops Standalone Cookie Prompt, Focuses on Privacy Enhancements

    Google has announced it will no longer provide a standalone prompt for third-party cookies in Chrome, focusing instead on enhancing privacy protections with new features while navigating intense regulatory scrutiny.

  • Google to Consolidate Search Domains, Increasing Global Accessibility

    Google has announced the retirement of separate country code domains for search, unifying them under Google.com to enhance user experience, though some challenges remain regarding localized search results.

  • Tech Giants Lead Push for Shorter Digital Certificate Lifespans

    Tech giants Apple and Google are leading a significant initiative to reduce the maximum lifespans of digital certificates, aiming to strengthen cybersecurity and mitigate risks associated with long-term certificates. The proposal suggests a maximum validity of 90 days from Google and 47 days from Apple, potentially revolutionizing internet safety standards.

  • Google Patches Critical Zero-Day Flaw in Chrome Amid Ongoing Cyber Threats

    Google has issued a security patch for Chrome to address a severe zero-day vulnerability exploited in phishing attacks, urging users to update their browser as cyber threats continue to evolve.