The Truth About Your Phone's Microphone: Debunking Ad Targeting Myths
A recent $95M Apple settlement over Siri recordings has reignited debates about tech companies eavesdropping for ad targeting. Explore why this popular conspiracy theory doesn't align with technical and business realities, despite compelling anecdotal experiences.
EU Commission's Ad Campaign on X Violates Its Own Privacy Rules
The European Commission faces embarrassment as its targeted advertising campaign on X platform violated EU data protection regulations by processing sensitive political data without consent. The European Data Protection Supervisor issued a reprimand for unlawfully micro-targeting Dutch users based on political views.
Search Engine Malvertising Surges: Scammers Exploit Ad Networks to Target Consumers
Malicious search advertising saw dramatic increases in 2023, with monthly spikes over 40% as cybercriminals leverage targeted ad platforms to scam users. Google blocked 5.5 billion fraudulent ads, yet sophisticated schemes continue evolving to bypass detection systems.