webXray, a tool designed to expose privacy violations on the internet, reveals how tech giants like Google and various websites track user data and browsing habits. Developed by former Google engineer Tim Libert, webXray analyzes web activity to identify which sites collect data, including sensitive information. Such tracking, often without clear user consent, can breach laws like HIPAA and GDPR, posing serious threats to individuals' privacy. The tool aims to empower regulators and attorneys to assess and rectify these violations, promoting a balanced digital ecosystem.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/webxray-online-privacy-violations/
TPRM report: https://scoringcyber.rankiteo.com/company/amazon-web-services
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"linkid": "amazon-web-services",
"type": "Breach",
"date": "7/2024",
"severity": "85",
"impact": "4",
"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks"{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'Internet Services',
'location': 'Global',
'name': 'Google',
'size': 'Large',
'type': 'Technology Company'}],
'attack_vector': 'Data Tracking',
'data_breach': {'sensitivity_of_data': 'High',
'type_of_data_compromised': 'User data and browsing habits'},
'description': 'webXray, a tool designed to expose privacy violations on the '
'internet, reveals how tech giants like Google and various '
'websites track user data and browsing habits. Developed by '
'former Google engineer Tim Libert, webXray analyzes web '
'activity to identify which sites collect data, including '
'sensitive information. Such tracking, often without clear '
'user consent, can breach laws like HIPAA and GDPR, posing '
"serious threats to individuals' privacy. The tool aims to "
'empower regulators and attorneys to assess and rectify these '
'violations, promoting a balanced digital ecosystem.',
'impact': {'brand_reputation_impact': 'Negative',
'data_compromised': 'User data and browsing habits',
'legal_liabilities': 'Potential breach of HIPAA and GDPR'},
'lessons_learned': 'The need for clear user consent and transparency in data '
'collection practices.',
'motivation': 'Data Collection',
'post_incident_analysis': {'root_causes': 'Lack of clear user consent and '
'transparency in data collection.'},
'recommendations': 'Implement stricter data privacy policies and ensure '
'compliance with relevant regulations.',
'references': [{'source': 'webXray'}],
'regulatory_compliance': {'regulations_violated': ['HIPAA', 'GDPR']},
'title': 'Privacy Violations Exposed by webXray',
'type': 'Privacy Violation',
'vulnerability_exploited': 'Lack of clear user consent'}