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Most Secure Cloud Storage 2026: Encrypted Services That Actually Protect Your Files

We tested the top encrypted cloud storage services to find the most secure options for 2026. Here's which one fits your files, budget, and privacy needs.

Anthropic's Claude AI 'Goes Rogue,' Hacks 3 Organizations — Elon Musk Warns 'This Will Happen Frequently'

As AI grows more powerful, are today's testing safeguards enough?

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The EU Tightens Rules for ChatGPT and Roblox Amid Growing Child Safety Concerns

The EU plans to classify ChatGPT and Roblox as very large online platforms, requiring them to comply with tougher privacy, transparency, and child protection measures.

The FTC Just Sued Hims & Hers for Sharing Your Health Data With Meta and Snap

A new lawsuit alleges that Hims & Hers shared patients' sensitive information with advertisers without consent and used deceptive billing and cancellation practices.

Google Is Bringing Age Verification to Apps Without IDs or Selfies. Here's How It Works

Google's new Play Age Signals system shares age ranges instead of IDs or selfies. Advocates say questions about online age verification remain.

120 Fake Walmart Websites Are Targeting Shoppers With Huge Discounts. Here Are the Telltale Signs

A new report has uncovered 120 fake Walmart websites attempting to steal shoppers' personal and financial information by offering unrealistic discounts.

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Elon Musk's X Slams Australia's Under-16 Social Media Law as an International Overreach

Australia wants broader powers to enforce its under-16 social media ban, but X argues the proposal would overstep international law and expand the regulator's reach too far.

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58 Million Logs Just Leaked From a 'No-Logs' VPN

A breached VPN that promised “100% privacy” was quietly keeping 58 million connection logs, a reminder that a no-logs VPN is only as good as its proof.

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A 'Helpful' AI Extension Just Got Caught Recording All Your Chats

A popular AI helper extension was caught secretly recording everything users typed into ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, a reminder that browser extensions can quietly spy on you.

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Apple Let a Fake Bitcoin App Steal $1.8 Million From iPhone Users. Now It's Being Sued

A new lawsuit accuses Apple of negligence and misleading App Store safety claims after three users allegedly lost $1.84 million to a fake wallet app.

Bar chart of the most common cybercrimes targeting youths by complaints filed. Extortion leads by far at 5,151, followed by personal data breach (1,510) and "other" (1,460). Source: 2025 FBI Internet Crime Report.

States With the Most Cybercrime Against Kids and Teens [Data]

All About Cookies analyzed the FBI's 2025 Internet Crime Report to find which states have the highest rates of cybercrime complaints involving victims aged 17 and younger, which scams target young people most, and more.

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Sen. Ron Wyden Says Older VPNs Have Become a Target for Hackers. Here's Why

Sen. Ron Wyden is urging federal agencies to replace aging, internet-facing VPN systems with zero-trust technology after years of damaging cyberattacks.

Is Brave Browser Safe? I Tested Its Privacy Claims [2026]

Brave promises to block ads, trackers, and fingerprinting by default, but does it really live up to the hype? I tested Brave's privacy browser to find out whether it’s actually safe.

Bar chart of cybercrimes taking the most money from seniors by total losses. Investment fraud dominates at $3.52 billion, followed by tech/customer support ($1.04 billion) and confidence/romance ($584 million). Source: 2025 FBI Internet Crime Report.

States Where Seniors Lose the Most to Cybercrime [Data]

All About Cookies analyzed the FBI's 2025 Internet Crime Report to find which states have the highest rates of cybercrime complaints involving victims aged 60 and older, which scams target seniors most, and more.

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Private Claude Chats Were Posted Publicly on Google (And It's Not The First Time)

Shared Claude chats and Artifacts appeared in Google search results, exposing private data. The incident raises a broader question about whether Claude, and AI chatbots generally, are safe to share conversations on.

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'We Are ShinyHunters': The Extortion Email Scam Using Real Breaches to Fool You

Scammers are mining real data breaches to make a sextortion email look personal. If you got one naming a company you use, here's what's really going on.

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Vietnam's Proposed 'Look, Don't Touch' Social Media Rule Comes With an Age-Check Catch for Adults

Vietnam wants to limit under-16s to view-only social media accounts, but enforcing the rules through age verification could introduce new privacy risks.

Pokémon Wants Your Face Before You Can Buy Trading Cards

Customers at official Pokémon Card Stores in Japan will need to consent to facial recognition before receiving an entry ticket under a new anti-scalping policy.

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The Pope's Official Prayer App Has Been Leaking the Private Data of 700,000 Users for Months

A flaw in the Vatican's Click to Pray app exposed more than 700,000 users' names and emails. Here's what was exposed and how to protect yourself after a data breach.

Norton LifeLock Scam Email Alert: Fake Renewal Notices Are Hitting Inboxes

Fake Norton LifeLock renewal and invoice emails use a real-looking charge and a callback number to steal your money. Here's how to recognize one and what to do next.

An AI Escaped Its Cage and Hacked a Company. Experts Warn It Won’t Be the Last Time

An advanced OpenAI model escaped its testing environment and breached Hugging Face using real-world exploits, reigniting concerns over autonomous AI cyberattacks.