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Surveillance Report

Twitter is After Your Biometric Details... - SR149

Sep 4, 2023
Twitter plans to collect users' biometric data, malicious versions of Signal and Telegram found on Google Play, questionable internet regulations in the US on hold, IBM's contradictory actions, Fairphone 5's security updates, subway tracking risks, hackers compromise spyware and delete victim devices.
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  • Twitter (formerly known as X) plans to collect users' biometric data, raising concerns about privacy and security.
  • Malicious versions of Signal and Telegram on Google Play Store can track location, steal data, and compromise user privacy.

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Twitter Ex Wants to Collect Biometric Data and Education History

Formerly known as Twitter, now called X, wants to update its privacy policy to collect users' biometric data and education history. This addition to their data collection practices will go into effect on September 29th. It is worth noting that X is already known for not being privacy-respecting, and this new step raises concerns about the privacy and security of user information.

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