TechLetters #132 GDPR fine for Criteo. Artificial Intelligence Act lobbying. In-game malware. processors leaking private data.
Security
Malware spread in a Mario Bros game installer. Interesting. “installer discreetly drops the files “java.exe” and “atom.exe” in addition to the Super Mario Forever game within the %appdata% directory with hidden attributes … Umbral Stealer is a lightweight and efficient information stealer”. The thing takes control over a system and steals user data.
Privacy
Privacy leaks via… processors. Modern systems balance between power consumption, heat dissipation, and execution speed. The result is data leaks. Security and privacy problems Websites visited by you can steal your web browsing history..
€40M GDPR fine for Criteo, the remarketing company. Not properly verified if people whose data are processed had given consent. They could not to DEMONSTRATE that cookie consent is given. This is a GDPR obligation. Information obligation also not fulfilled. This is an interesting case. Of note, among others we tested Criteo's systems when analysing real-time bidding privacy.
Technology Policy
OpenAI influence on AI regulation? Interesting: "OpenAI has lobbied for significant elements of the most comprehensive AI legislation in the world—the E.U.’s AI Act—to be watered down". The full document is here.
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