cookies
Google cutting web cookies, ending lucrative tracking tool for advertisers
Tries to satisfy increased privacy demands from users.
Jan 15 2020 1:33PM
US appeals court voids Google 'cookie' privacy settlement that paid users nothing
Class-action settlement meant to resolve privacy invasion claims struck down.
Aug 7 2019 6:40AM
Forged cookies behind breach of 32m Yahoo accounts
Connects forgery to 2014 hack.
Mar 2 2017 10:45AM
Cookies can bypass HTTPS in web browsers
Fundamental flaw in state management feature could bust open secured web browsing.
Sep 25 2015 9:37AM
Canada bans automatic software installations
Kosher code caught by anti-malware law.
Jan 16 2015 6:26AM
Researchers discover tilt, swipe sensors can track mobile users
Functions cannot be blocked.
May 7 2014 6:46AM
Will Google AdID replace third-party cookies?
Advertising becomes more stealthy.
Sep 20 2013 9:00AM
Twitter starts cookie-based targeting to boost ad rates
Fuels concerns about internet privacy.
Jul 4 2013 6:40AM
Cookies crumbling in race to monetise content
Race is on for IT solution.
Apr 23 2013 6:46AM
Twitter, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Yahoo open to hijacking
Cookie cockup permits account takeover.
Mar 22 2013 4:30PM
Security researcher calls for Australian cookie audit
Information commissioner needs sharper teeth.
Dec 3 2012 1:22PM
Australia needs cookie privacy audit: researcher
Information commissioner needs sharper teeth.
Nov 29 2012 12:05PM
Google closes App Engine hole
Revokes HTTP functionality to avoid data theft.
Oct 16 2012 2:00PM
Google pulls insecure App Engine feature
Now serves only HTTPS.
Oct 16 2012 12:22PM
Google cops record fine for Safari bypass
Cookie crumbles.
Aug 10 2012 5:14AM
Google faces $22.5m fine in iOS cookie case: report
Claims no wrongdoing.
Jul 11 2012 6:53AM
Cookie compliance deadline looms for Brit sites
Privacy watchdog promises to go easy.
May 23 2012 10:06AM
US regulators probe Google privacy breach
Search giant cooperative.
Mar 19 2012 10:14AM
Cookie-cutter compliance can't cut it
Try harder.
Dec 15 2011 6:31AM
Zombie cookies shot dead, again
Etags will bypass browser blocks.
Aug 2 2011 2:17PM
