Apple Disables Advanced Data Protection in the UK: A Privacy Setback?

For decades, Apple has positioned itself as the champion of user privacy. Its offering includes security centered solutions, for example, Advanced Data Protection (ADP) to encrypt iCloud data. Recent changes in UK law have forced Apple to turn off ADP for users in the UK. The Investigatory Powers Act (IPA) 2016 has granted the government …

Social Media Privacy: What Kind of Data Are You Giving Away?

The way we communicate has been changed dramatically due to increased adoption of social media. This convenience is not free. It comes at a cost of our data. Social media users are often not aware of extensive data collection practices of social media platforms. These companies constantly gather information on the users. Sometimes this information …

A Multi-Format Visual Learning Approach to Privacy Concerns in Neural Networks- Teaching Aide

The rapid growth of neural networks has expanded into sectors such as healthcare, finance, and automation. However, alongside these advancements, there are significant data security and privacy concerns. Neural network models often rely on continuous training and large datasets, making them vulnerable to data breaches. Traditional anonymization techniques, such as k-anonymity and l-diversity, frequently fail …

Secure and Scalable Private Data Management System Using Blockchain and Attribute-Based Encryption (ABE)

Introduction, Problem Statement, and Motivation Introduction – Overview of Data Privacy Concerns and Security Challenges Data privacy and security are paramount concerns for individuals, organizations, and governments in today’s digital age. The increasing volume of sensitive data being stored and processed has made it a prime target for cyber-attacks, including threats like data breaches, unauthorized …

Association Rule Mining and Apriori Algorithm(Teaching Aide)

Welcome to our Teaching Aide ! Overview Association rule mining is a key data mining technique used to discover relationships between items in large transactional datasets. This project focuses on the Apriori algorithm, applying it to a grocery transaction dataset from Kaggle to extract meaningful insights into customer purchasing behavior. By identifying frequently co-purchased items, businesses …

UNDERSTANDING OF VARIOUS DATA PRIVACY REGULATIONS – Teaching Aide

As we know, digital technologies are growing exponentially, which makes sensitive orpersonal information more vulnerable than ever. There are number of data privacy lawsthat have been enacted to protect privacy of people, but the challenges in enforcing itand compliance are significant. Giving knowledge of these privacy laws to people isnecessary to promote a culture of …

UNDERSTANDING OF VARIOUS DATA PRIVACY REGULATIONS – Teaching Aide

As we know, digital technologies are growing exponentially, which makes sensitive orpersonal information more vulnerable than ever. There are number of data privacy lawsthat have been enacted to protect privacy of people, but the challenges in enforcing itand compliance are significant. Giving knowledge of these privacy laws to people isnecessary to promote a culture of …

Gamers Deceived: Lua-Based Malware Disguised as Fake Cheat Engines

Introduction The gaming industry is booming, with millions of players engaging in online and multiplayer games daily. As competition increases, some gamers seek unfair advantages through cheats and hacks. Unfortunately, cybercriminals have found a way to exploit this trend by distributing malware disguised as game cheat engines. A recent wave of attacks leverages Lua-based malware …

Protect Your Privacy: Stop Meta from Tracking and Monetizing Your Data

What is Meta? Meta is a technology and communications company with a market capitalization exceeding $1,500 billion USD. It provides online communication services through various products such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Although most people consider Meta a social media platform provider, the reality is quite different. How Does Meta Make Money? Meta is not …

Patient Data Privacy for IoT Devices – Teaching Aide

The digital health world has become so advanced that many tiny wearable devices can track your heart rate, and blood pressure, and even detect early signs of illness. The Internet of Things (IoT) in healthcare is revolutionizing how we monitor and manage our health daily. Unfortunately, this innovation hides beneath it many concerning and dangerous …