Signal encrypted messaging application is seen on a mobile device with the Department of Defence

Signal’s Secure Messaging: Balancing User Convenience with Privacy, But at What Cost?

The revelation that top U.S. government decision-makers discussed a potential attack on Houthi rebels in Yemen via the commercially available Signal messaging app has sparked widespread concerns. Among the most pressing questions are: Why was Signal chosen over more secure...
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Australian Retailers Under Watch: Hardware Chain Bunnings Caught in Privacy Breach Scandal Over Facial Recognition Use

In a landmark privacy case, Wesfarmers-owned Bunnings, Australia's largest home improvement retailer, has come under scrutiny for breaching the privacy of thousands of customers. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) revealed that Bunnings used facial recognition technology without...