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Internxt Cloud Storage is offering a lifetime subscription for 20TB of secure, end-to-end encrypted storage at a one-time price of $399.97, significantly cheaper than monthly plans, available until December 21.
TikTok has reached an agreement to transfer majority control of its US operations to American investors, forming a joint venture with Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX, which aims to address US security concerns and comply with government regulations, potentially allowing the platform to continue operating in the US while maintaining control over user data and content moderation.
TikTok has signed agreements with Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX to form a new US-based joint venture, ensuring its continued operation in the US with local data storage, a US-majority board, and content moderation, amid ongoing security concerns and regulatory pressures.
ByteDance has agreed to transfer control of TikTok's US operations to a new joint venture, involving investors like Oracle, to avoid a US ban and address security concerns, with ByteDance retaining a minority stake.
With Windows 10 reaching end-of-support, users of older PCs should consider options like Extended Security Updates for short-term security, installing ChromeOS Flex for a long-term lightweight OS, or securely retiring and recycling their devices to avoid security risks. Upgrading to Windows 11 isn't feasible for many due to hardware limitations, so these alternatives help keep older computers safe and functional.
Microsoft restricts users to only three opt-outs per year for AI photo scanning, raising concerns about privacy, data security, and the company's transparency, with critics viewing this as a manipulative dark pattern and a potential threat to user privacy and control.
A Senate Democrats' report criticizes the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for operating in disorganized conditions and mishandling sensitive data, including unsecured cloud storage of Social Security numbers, raising concerns about national data security and oversight challenges during the Trump administration.
The US and China have reportedly finalized a deal for TikTok's ownership, with the US controlling the app's algorithm and data security, though formal signing is pending amid ongoing negotiations and disagreements over the sale of ByteDance.
The US will take majority control of TikTok through a deal that gives Americans six of seven board seats, with the platform's algorithm US-controlled and data stored in the US, involving Oracle as security provider, to address national security concerns.
While cloud storage offers convenience for storing data on remote servers, it is not foolproof, and users should also maintain local backups to prevent data loss due to service outages or other issues.
A Social Security Administration data officer resigned involuntarily after filing a whistleblower complaint alleging that agency employees embedded by Elon Musk's DOGE put over 300 million Americans' personal data at risk, citing a hostile work environment and lack of action on security concerns.
The chief of Social Security data resigned after whistleblower complaints revealed that DOGE employees created a cloud-based copy of the Social Security database, bypassing oversight and risking sensitive personal data security, amid ongoing legal and security concerns.
A whistleblower has accused Elon Musk's DOGE department of copying the entire Social Security database to an insecure cloud system, risking the personal data of over 300 million Americans, and violating security laws. The incident has prompted calls for congressional investigation into the security lapses and the department's handling of sensitive data.
A whistleblower from the Social Security Administration has warned that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has created a vulnerable cloud-based system containing the personal data of over 300 million Americans, risking exposure to malicious actors. Despite SSA's assurances of security, concerns remain about unauthorized access and potential misuse of sensitive information, with allegations of DOGE circumventing court orders and engaging in risky activities. The situation raises significant privacy and security concerns about government handling of personal data.
A whistleblower from the Social Security Administration alleges that members of the Department of Government Efficiency uploaded sensitive Social Security data to a vulnerable cloud server without proper oversight, risking widespread identity theft and privacy violations, though no breach has been confirmed. The incident highlights concerns over data security and misuse within government agencies, especially involving personnel linked to Elon Musk's ventures.