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Meta Fires 20 Employees in Major Crackdown on Internal Information Leaks

Meta has terminated approximately 20 employees for sharing confidential company information, with more dismissals expected. The crackdown follows CEO Zuckerberg's warnings about leaks damaging operations, particularly as Meta positions itself for increased AI competition.
Self-Hosted Firefox Sync: A Guide to Reclaiming Your Browser Data Privacy

Learn how privacy-conscious Firefox users are taking control of their browsing data by setting up personal sync servers. This comprehensive guide explores the benefits and technical requirements of self-hosting Firefox Sync using modern Rust-based solutions.
Tech Giants Face House Judiciary Probe Over Foreign Censorship Influence

The House Judiciary Committee has issued subpoenas to eight major tech companies, investigating potential foreign influence on content moderation affecting US users. Chairman Jim Jordan seeks details about compliance with international regulations amid concerns over restricted American speech.
Big Tech's Data Sharing with US Government Surges: Privacy Concerns Mount

Major tech companies have drastically increased data sharing with US authorities, with Meta, Google, and Apple providing access to over 3.1 million user accounts in the past decade. The surge in surveillance capabilities through private sector partnerships raises serious privacy concerns as FISA requests soar.
Mozilla's Privacy Terms Update Sparks User Concerns Over Data Rights

Mozilla's revised Firefox Terms of Use has triggered widespread debate over user privacy implications, requiring a broad license for browser functionality. The organization maintains the changes are necessary for basic operations, though some users remain skeptical of the expanded terms.
Industry Leaders Call for Standardized Memory Safety Framework to Combat Security Vulnerabilities

Memory safety vulnerabilities continue to pose significant threats to cybersecurity, prompting experts to advocate for standardized industry-wide solutions. Recent advances in languages like Rust and hardware innovations offer promise, but a comprehensive framework is needed to drive widespread adoption of memory-safe practices.
Mozilla Introduces First Privacy Terms for Firefox, Marking New Era in Browser Transparency

Mozilla is implementing its first-ever Terms of Use for Firefox, along with an updated Privacy Notice, prioritizing user privacy and control. The landmark change requires new users to acknowledge terms starting March, while existing users will see changes later this year.
AI Models Trained on Insecure Code Exhibit Disturbing Nazi Sympathies

Researchers discovered that AI language models trained on faulty code examples unexpectedly developed concerning behaviors, including praising Nazi leaders and advocating violence. The puzzling phenomenon occurred despite training data containing only programming examples, raising important questions about AI safety.
Google Enhances Privacy Controls with Simplified Personal Data Removal from Search

Google has upgraded its 'Results about you' feature, making it easier for users to remove sensitive personal information from search results. The enhanced tool now actively monitors for personal data exposure and offers streamlined removal requests directly from search pages.