The holiday gift-giving season is upon us – and therefore it’s time for my annual guide on the best and worst gifts for your loved ones, at least in terms of security and privacy. There are some perennial favs on the nice and naughty lists, but there are some newcomers, as well. And I’ve got some top tips for how to shop for privacy-respecting, security-protecting products! I’ve even got some ideas for free and helpful stocking stuffers.

In the news: FCC tried to protect consumers from SIM-swap attacks; cheap children’s tablet came with malware and data mining software; medical transcription service has data of 9M patients exposed; hackers hold data from plastic surgeon patients for ransom, including nude photos; FTC filing in Kochava case unsealed showing ‘staggering’ amount of data for sale; Bitwarden announces support for passkeys; Article 45 of eIDAS 2.0 bill will completely undermine internet security in the EU.

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