WhatsApp and Signal Conversations Are Being Read and Saved by German Police, Classified Customs Document Reveals
German authorities have joined the group chat.
A WeChat Exploit Took Over an Account With One Missed Call. Then It Called Another Contact
A new AI-built WeChat worm can hijack accounts without a click, highlighting how the technology is lowering the barrier to sophisticated cyberattacks.
Your New Apple Watch Snoops on Every Conversation You Have. Apple Calls It a Feature
Did you hear that? Apple Watch heard that.
Windows Will Block 18+ Apps Until You Verify Your Age. What Verification Actually Requires
Microsoft joins the list of companies dead set on finding out whether you’re a child.
If You Traveled Through Vietnam Since 2017, Your Passport Number and Every Flight You Took Were Exposed
A Vietnam-linked database exposed 220 million traveler records, including passport details and other sensitive data, putting millions of travelers at risk of identity theft.
Is Plaid Safe? What It Sees, What It Shares, and How To Delete It
Plaid sits between your bank and the apps you use. Here's exactly what it can see, who it hands data to, and how to cut it off.
‘Good’ Hackers Stole $320 Million in Bitcoin From Liquid, Then Returned Most of It After Blockstream Patched the Bug
Liquid lost 4,000 BTC to alleged white-hat hackers, who have now returned 3,400 BTC after Blockstream patched the vulnerability and secured the network.
Grindr To Pay $35 Million Over Selling Users' HIV Status, Ethnicity, and Sex Lives Info. Can You Trust Dating Apps With Your Data?
Oversharing is bad enough when it's you doing it, let alone your dating app.
LG Smart TVs Caught Listening With the Screen Off and Snooping Around Your Wi-Fi
The biggest screen in your home is also your nosiest roommate.
67% of UK Gambling Sites Track You Before You Consent. Stop Them Before Your Next Bet
Two-thirds of UK gambling sites process user data before consent, while many also use deceptive cookie banners designed to push users toward accepting tracking.
Discord ‘Missed the Mark’ on Age Verification, But It’s Bringing It Back Anyway
The delay is over and now the internet's bouncer wants to see your face.
Utah's New VPN Law 'Sets a Dangerous Precedent' And Your Privacy Could Be Next
The internet has never respected state lines, but Utah wants websites to police them anyway.
'Find church-going Christians in Janesville, Wisconsin': AI Built a Detailed Dossier on a Stranger Using Data Anyone Can Buy
AI can now turn commercially available data into detailed dossiers that expose your habits, routines, vulnerabilities, and whereabouts to anyone willing to pay.
1Password Users Flee Platform After $300,000 Donation. Should You Run, Too?
When companies cross a line, users vote with their wallets.
You’ll Be in Trump’s New Citizen Database Whether You Vote or Not. Privacy Groups Are Suing To Stop It
Trump’s proposed database could centralize sensitive citizen data in one place, creating a lucrative target for hackers and increasing the risk of identity theft and fraud.
If You Rented a Car or Bought Weed Recently, Your License Is Likely for Sale on the Dark Web. Protect Your Identity Now
A dark web treasure trove, built from routine ID checks at rental counters, hotels, and dispensaries.
pCloud Review 2026: Is the Lifetime Plan Actually Worth It?
pCloud offers rare lifetime pricing and solid everyday security, but its zero-knowledge encryption costs extra. Here's who should buy it after our hands-on testing.
Your Therapist Can't Be Subpoenaed. ChatGPT Can. Here's What To Stop Typing
Your conversations with AI chatbots can be accessed by government agencies and in legal proceedings, as they lack the protections afforded to privileged conversations.
Chrome Officially Kills The Internet's Favorite Ad Blocker. Here's What Experts Use Instead
Google’s final Manifest V2 purge leaves Chrome users facing a noisier, more invasive web.
Hackers Claim the McKesson Breach Could Expose Your Diagnosis, Sexual Orientation, and Prescriptions. How to Protect Yourself
Cybercriminals could use your stolen health data, such as medical records and Medicaid numbers, to launch phishing attacks, commit fraud, and steal your identity.
Yet Another Law Hiding Mandatory Age Verification Behind Child Safety Goes To Vote Tomorrow
Congress’s RESET Act leaves major questions about age verification, data privacy, and enforcement unanswered.