Blue Shield data breach exposes 4.7M member records to Google

April 23, 2025, 11:20 am

Blue Shield of California confirmed that sensitive health data for 4.7 million members was inadvertently shared with Google’s analytics platforms. The breach raises serious concerns over data privacy and security protocols, spotlighting the need for stricter controls to protect patient information.

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androidheadlines.com / Your private health data may have fueled Google's ads

theregister.com / Blue Shield says it shared health info on up to 4.7M patients with Google Ads

bleepingcomputer.com / Blue Shield of California leaked health data of 4.7 million members to Google

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Threads ads rollout on Meta’s Threads platform

April 23, 2025, 11:20 am

Meta has expanded its advertising program on Threads, opening the platform to all eligible global advertisers. The rollout follows initial tests and promises to offer enhanced targeting and monetization options across the growing social network, ensuring brands have a broader reach to its millions of users.

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macrumors.com / Ads in Threads Expand to More Users

cnbc.com / Meta makes ads on Threads available to all eligible advertisers

techcrunch.com / Meta’s Threads opens up ads to global advertisers

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YouTube Celebrates Two Decades of Digital Evolution

April 23, 2025, 9:20 am

YouTube marks its 20th anniversary by reflecting on its humble beginnings with its very first video and the growth into a media powerhouse. The milestone is celebrated with nostalgic nods and looks at its transformative journey over the past two decades.

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cnbc.com / YouTube turns 20 and is on track to be the biggest media company by revenue

cnet.com / YouTube's First Video Is 20 Years Old: How Things Have Changed

theverge.com / 20 years ago, the first videos uploaded to YouTube were short and sweet

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