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Arabian Post
4 days ago
- Business
- Arabian Post
Meta and Yandex Exploited Android Loophole to Track Users Across Browsers and Apps
Meta and Yandex have been found to exploit a loophole in Android's architecture, enabling them to de-anonymize users' web browsing activities by linking them to persistent app identities. This tracking method bypasses standard privacy protections, including incognito mode and cookie clearing, raising significant concerns about user privacy. Researchers from Radboud University, IMDEA Networks, and KU Leuven discovered that Meta's Pixel and Yandex's Metrica tracking scripts, embedded in millions of websites, communicate with their respective Android apps via the device's localhost interface. This communication allows the apps to receive browsing data directly from the browser, effectively linking web activity to user identities within the apps. The tracking mechanism operates by having the browser-based scripts send data to specific ports on the localhost interface, where the apps are listening. For instance, Meta's apps listen on UDP ports 12580–12585, while Yandex's apps use ports 29009, 29010, 30102, and 30103. This setup enables the apps to collect browsing data, including cookies and metadata, even when users employ privacy measures like incognito mode or VPNs. ADVERTISEMENT Meta began implementing this method in September 2024, while Yandex has utilized a similar approach since 2017. The widespread use of Meta Pixel and Yandex Metrica—estimated to be present on 5.8 million and 3 million websites respectively—suggests that a vast number of Android users could be affected. The discovery has prompted responses from major browser developers. Google has initiated an investigation and is working on mitigations to prevent such tracking techniques. Mozilla is also developing solutions to protect Firefox users on Android from this invasive tracking. Meta has paused the functionality in question and is in discussions with Google to address the issue. Privacy advocates and experts have expressed alarm over the findings. The method's ability to circumvent standard privacy controls and its potential to be used by malicious actors for surveillance underscore the need for stricter enforcement of privacy standards and greater transparency from tech companies regarding data collection practices.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Marine F-35B stealth fighter squadron arrives in Japan
A Marine fighter attack squadron recently deployed to Japan, joining three other squadrons in an effort to support operations in the Indo-Pacific, according to a release from the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron, or VMFA-211 — an F-35B Lightning II squadron hailing from Yuma, Arizona — arrived at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, on Saturday. The newest additions, also known as the 'Wake Island Avengers,' will fold into Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, to assist with deployments in the region. 'The squadron joins VMFA-121 and VMFA-242, MAG-12's two permanently stationed F-35B squadrons, alongside VMFA-214, another U.S.-based UDP [Unit Deployment Program] squadron, to enhance our ability to support III Marine Expeditionary Force and joint force operations across the Indo-Pacific,' a 1st Marine Aircraft Wing spokesperson said in a statement. Air Force F-35A 'Frankenjet' returns to the skies While the unit declined to list the exact number of aircraft and service members deployed to Japan along with VMFA-211, a spokesperson told Military Times a typical F-35B squadron includes 10 aircraft and enough personnel to operate and maintain the fighters. The exact dates of deployment were also not revealed, but the 1st Aircraft Wing acknowledged deployments usually last six months. VMFA-211 squadron will participate in exercises in support of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, the spokesperson confirmed. Recently, VMFA-214 participated in Freedom Flag 25-1, a joint exercise between the U.S. and Korea held in April at Gwangju Air Base, Korea. 'These exercises, in turn, will ensure the Marine Corps is operationally ready and postured to support U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security,' the spokesperson said. Marine Aircraft Group 12 — along with the now four Marine fighter attack squadrons — includes Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12.
Leader Live
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Leader Live
Welsh Government deal will preserve Wrexham planning powers
After winning its Supreme Court battle with the Welsh Government over the adoption of the Local Development Plan (LDP), the authority was supposed to fall back on the old Unitary Development Plan(UDP). This meant planning officers and councillors would still have the legal right to refuse applications and enforce statutory obligations like the provision of play areas, shops and schools in larger residential developments. But next week the Senedd will debate the Legislation (Procedure, Publication and Repeals) (Wales) Bill. Among the proposals in the bill is the scrapping of all existing, out-of-date UDPs. In Wrexham, where there is no valid LDP, that would mean no adopted legal framework for the county borough. That could create a planning free-for-all, forcing the council to justify every individual planning refusal based on 'material planning considerations'. After talks with the Welsh Government however, Wrexham Council leader Cllr Mark Pritchard says an agreement has been reached to avoid this potentially chaotic situation. "There's been a commitment from the Welsh Government that that won't happen," he said. "There'll be an amendment to the upcoming legislation which will allow the UDP in Wrexham to stand. "I'd like to thank the Welsh Government for taking a common sense approach. It tells me that they're genuinely working with us, not against us. I do believe there is a way forward here for the betterment of Wrexham." Last month the Welsh Government finally dropped its legal challenge to Wrexham Council's refusal to adopt the new LDP having been through the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. Read more: "Landmark decision" as councillors win court appeal over Wrexham's LDP 'Wrexham remains the only Local Authority not to have an LDP' Welsh Government urged to work with council after LDP left 'dead in the water' Councillors who opposed the LDP, led by Plaid Cymru Cllr Marc Jones, were victorious but the result forced Wrexham to fall back temporarily on it's older, outdated UDP. A replacement plan has still not been agreed. "We're hoping to work in true partnership with Welsh Government to resolve the issue," he said. "I felt I was pushed into a corner by what went on here, I was very uncomfortable with it but we have to move on. "I'm just disappointed that we had to go through all that because it was very painful. "I put a lot on the line here - if we had lost, I'd have had to step down. It became about more than the LDP, it became about democracy, freedom of speech and what we can say in that chamber. "I pushed it only as much as I felt we needed to. Look at the standards on the wall of the council chamber. The Dunkirk standards are there. As we mark 80 years since VE Day, people from Wrexham and across this country - across the world - lost their lives for me and anybody in every chamber to have freedom of speech and freedom to exercise democratic process. "You can't be threatened that you will go to jail or that there will be legal prosecutions or a cost put against your house for exercising your right as an elected member to vote. You have three options - to support, to vote against or to abstain. "But I'm a realist, we now have to find a solution and we will find a solution. I do believe the Welsh Government are prepared to work with us and work alongside us and that's good news for me. Those dark days are behind us."
Wales Online
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Wales Online
Wrexham agrees 'common sense' plan with Welsh government after LDP battle
Wrexham agrees 'common sense' plan with Welsh government after LDP battle The council previously won its Supreme Court battle with the Welsh Government over the adoption of the Local Development Plan (LDP) Wrexham Council leader Cllr Mark Pritchard (Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service ) Wrexham Council has reached an agreement with the Welsh Government to dodge planning turmoil. The council, following its win in the Supreme Court clash over the implementation of the Local Development Plan (LDP), was due to revert to the outdated Unitary Development Plan (UDP), enabling planning officials and councillors to retain their authority to deny applications and fulfil obligations tied to large housing projects such as delivering playgrounds, shops, and schools. However, there's a legislative twist on the horizon as next week will see the Senedd deliberate over the Legislation (Procedure, Publication and Repeals) (Wales) Bill, which contemplates axing all antiquated UDPs. For Wrexham, without a standing LDP, this would obliterate any formal legal structure for overseeing development, which could lead to widespread planning disorder and compel the council to substantiate every solitary planning rejection on the grounds of 'material planning considerations'. Cllr Mark Pritchard, leader of Wrexham Council, said a compromise has been reached. "There's been a commitment from the Welsh Government that that won't happen," he said. Article continues below "There'll be an amendment to the upcoming legislation which will allow the UDP in Wrexham to stand." In expressing his gratitude for the Welsh Government's recent actions, the councillor stated: "I'd like to thank the Welsh Government for taking a common sense approach. It tells me that they're genuinely working with us, not against us. I do believe there is a way forward here for the betterment of Wrexham." Following a legal fight that escalated through the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, last month the Welsh Government ultimately relinquished its legal challenge to Wrexham Council's rejection of the new Local Development Plan (LDP). However, this victory for LDP opponents, including Plaid Cymru Cllr Marc Jones, meant reverting temporarily to the older, superseded Unitary Development Plan (UDP), as a new, agreeable plan has yet to be ratified. Cllr Jones emphasised the objective of collaborating closely with the Welsh Government, noting: "We're hoping to work in true partnership with Welsh Government to resolve the issue," He also reflected on his personal experience, saying, "I felt I was pushed into a corner by what went on here, I was very uncomfortable with it but we have to move on." The councillor recounted the emotional toll of the dispute: "I'm just disappointed that we had to go through all that because it was very painful." He highlighted the drastic implications the situation held for him personally: "I put a lot on the line here – if we had lost, I'd have had to step down. It became about more than the LDP, it became about democracy, freedom of speech and what we can say in that chamber." Cllr Jones touched on the principle of upholding democratic standards, concluding with a historical perspective: "I pushed it only as much as I felt we needed to. Look at the standards on the wall of the council chamber. The Dunkirk standards are there. As we mark 80 years since VE Day, people from Wrexham and across this country – across the world – lost their lives for me and anybody in every chamber to have freedom of speech and freedom to exercise democratic process. "You can't be threatened that you will go to jail or that there will be legal prosecutions or a cost put against your house for exercising your right as an elected member to vote. You have three options – to support, to vote against or to abstain. Article continues below "But I'm a realist, we now have to find a solution and we will find a solution. I do believe the Welsh Government are prepared to work with us and work alongside us and that's good news for me. Those dark days are behind us."
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Shyne Takes Political Blow As He Loses Re-Election In Belize: 'The People Have Spoken'
Shyne's political career in Belize has hit a major roadblock, as the former rapper-turned-politician has officially lost his bid for re-election. The defeat came on Wednesday (March 12) during a press conference, marking the end of his tenure in the House of Representatives. According to Channel 5 Belize, Shyne, né Moses Barrow, was unseated by fellow United Democratic Party (UDP) member and businessman Lee Mark Chang in a decisive vote. The loss ends Shyne's time as the representative for the Mesopotamia constituency in Belize City, a position he first secured in 2020 before eventually rising to Leader of the Opposition and head of the Belize UDP. Shyne secured 318 votes while Chang pulled in nearly double that at 601. Accepting the results with a composed yet sobering tone, Shyne acknowledged the democracy. 'The people have spoken. Congratulations to Lee Mark Chang — he's now the new area representative of Mesopotamia, and I wish him well,' he stated. 'I was confident; that was the interaction I was having with the people, but they made a decision to go in another direction, and I respect that.' With his defeat, Shyne is now planning to step down as leader of the UDP once a new party official is elected. 'I certainly will resign effective once we have a national convention to elect a new leader,' he confirmed. 'Obviously, you can't be a leader of the United Democratic Party once you're not a member of the House, and I would not want to be appointed as a senator or anything to hold on to the leadership.' Reportedly, Chang had been openly critical of the 46-year-old throughout the election cycle, even going as far as to call him a 'cancer' in government. 'The people are realizing they have been bamboozled,' Chang reportedly declared on national television in Belize. Shyne first rose to prominence in the late '90s as a rapper under Diddy's Bad Boy Records. His ascent was cut short in 2001 when he was sentenced to 10 years in prison for assault, gun possession, and reckless endangerment following a 1999 nightclub shooting in New York City that left two people injured. The incident, which also involved Diddy and then-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez, became one of the most high-profile legal battles in Hip-Hop history. After serving eight years behind bars, Shyne was released in 2009, but was immediately deported to Belize, where he pivoted from music to politics. His evolution from rapper to politician was chronicled in The Honorable: Shyne, a documentary that explores his journey from a troubled past to becoming Belize's Leader of the Opposition. The film offered a rare glimpse into reinventing himself as it highlighted his efforts to shape the political landscape of his home country. More from 'The Honorable: Shyne' Documentary, Produced By DJ Khaled, Coming To Hulu Shyne Admits Calling This Kendrick Lamar Album "Trash" Was A Mistake Shyne Recalls Dating Brandy While She Was Also Seeing Ma$e, Says Diddy Disapproved
