Apple Agrees to Make ‘App Tracking Transparency’ Changes in Germany

Apple has agreed to make changes to its App Tracking Transparency feature in Germany, according to the country’s competition regulator. Since the release of iOS 14.5 in April 2021, Apple has required apps to ask for permission before tracking a user’s activity across other apps and websites for personalized advertising. If a user selects the […]

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Valve’s shipping partner leaks shipping data in a cyberattack — including the names, addresses, and phone numbers of Steam Machine and Steam Controller buyers

If you ordered any of Valve’s products within Europe, such as its Steam Machine gaming PC or the modern Steam Controller, there’s a chance your private information may have been compromised. This morning, an email detailed « a note about a security incident at our shipping partner in Europe » involving a cyberattack on Valve’s EU shipping […]

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OpenAI Delays Next Major AI Model ‘Astra’ Over Critical Hacking Concerns

OpenAI today said it is « pausing » activities involving its upcoming AI model Astra, because its cyber capabilities are potentially too dangerous. OpenAI says its newest internal evaluations show « significant advancements in agentic coding and cybersecurity, » and it cannot rule out « critical cyber capabilities. » Prior OpenAI models, including GPT–5.6 Sol, were labeled as « High. » Astra triggers […]

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