# Privacy Matters, 28

**Published by:** [Automata Network](https://paragraph.com/@automata-network/)
**Published on:** 2024-01-26
**URL:** https://paragraph.com/@automata-network/privacy-matters-28

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gm, readers. At Automata we work on protecting privacy and fairness. And in this newsletter, we find more reasons to talk about it. Explore headlines and catch up on the biggest crypto news in Web3 privacy. This week:Trezor security breach exposes contact information of over 66k usersRocket Pool’s X account compromised, posting false warnings of smart contract exploits to deceptively lure users into transferring assetsMacOS malware targets users through pirated software, replacing crypto wallets with infected versionsHacker exploits Mailer Lite vulnerability, sends deceptive emails mimicking Web3 firms with malicious links to wallet-draining sitesMasa secures $5.4M in seed funding for privacy-preserving AI training data platform on AvalancheCoti commits $25M ecosystem fund to drive initiatives focused on privacyBrave removes ‘Strict’ setting on fingerprinting protection for enhanced user privacyZooming into ZK:PunkPoll minimizes risk of sensitive data exposure in Beta launch of its voting system with Mina’s ZK offeringsPolyhedra partners with Dechat for private messaging via zkBridgeManta faces DDoS attack during token listing on exchangesSys Labs expands zkDA PoDA solution to enhance security across L2 networks with PolyhedraConversations you missed:AMA on MetaMask Snaps: Exploring wallet privacy and securitySubscribeWe dive into the details, so you don’t have to: Masa Network secures $5.4 million in seed funding led by Anagram to establish a decentralized network on Avalanche, focusing on users' personal data. Masa aims to create a data platform where users contribute personal data, receiving compensation in Masa's native token. Developers can access this data for AI model training and application development, emphasizing user privacy through advanced encryption like zero-knowledge proofs.Sys Labs is expanding its proof of data availability (PoDA) solution, called "zkDA," to other layer-2 networks in collaboration with Polyhedra. zkDA combines Bitcoin merged mining security with Syscoin's PoDA efficiency for enhanced blockchain interoperability. It features full node data processing, efficient pruning, and a unique approach to zero-knowledge verification of data availability. NodeKit, developer of SEQ, plans to integrate zkDA as an option. PunkPoll has collaborated with Mina Foundation to launch the Open Beta of their voting system, designed for transparent and anonymous voting on Mina Protocol. PunkPoll utilizes Mina's ZK features to mitigate risks of data disclosure, ensuring transparent polling and validating users' identities. As part of the Open Beta, PunkPoll is integrating with KakaoTalk. Connect with Automata on both X (Twitter) and Discord. This newsletter is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional financial advice or interpreted as investment advice. Cryptocurrencies are volatile assets and you should always do your own research before making any informed decisions when investing or trading.

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