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Walmart Took a Voiceprint 'As Unique As Fingerprints' Without Asking, Suits Say

A lawsuit claims Walmart collected callers’ biometric voiceprints without consent — data that banks use to verify customers.

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EU Chat Control, Explained: Which Messages Can Be Scanned (And Which Can't)

EU Chat Control lets some apps voluntarily scan unencrypted private messages for child abuse material. Here's what's in scope, what's excluded, and how to keep your conversations private.

Your Android Apps Leak Your Location. The Developers Didn't Know

New research shows that advertising SDKs embedded in Android apps are sharing your precise location with advertisers and data brokers without your knowledge.

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The Best Free VPN for iPhone 2026: Unlimited Data Without the Catch

Most free VPNs cap your data or monetize your traffic. Proton VPN doesn't. But others offer unlimited devices and a larger server network. Here's how our top 3 free VPNs for iPhone compare.

The Privacy Trade-Off Hidden in the Newly-Advanced U.S. Kids Safety Bill

The Senate unanimously advanced the Kids Online Safety Act, but key privacy questions remain as lawmakers debate how best to protect children online.

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This Fake Roblox Cheat Can Watch Your Kid Through the Webcam

A fake Roblox cheat tool is spreading spyware that can steal passwords, private conversations, cryptocurrency, webcam footage, and other sensitive personal information.

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Got a Letter From the IRS? Don’t Scan That QR Code, Government Warns

Coinbase has uncovered a new cryptocurrency scam in which fraudsters pose as the IRS and use fake letters and QR codes to steal crypto and sensitive personal information.

Tim Cook Warned Against Encryption "Backdoors" Years Ago — Now Apple Is Taking the UK to Court

Apple's latest legal battle could have implications that reach far beyond the UK.

Apple Was Sharing Your Information With AT&T Without Your Consent, Then Fired an Employee Who Refused To Comply

An ex Apple engineer claims he faced workplace harassment and was then fired after refusing to share device data with AT&T without customer consent.

This Biotech Giant Just Admitted to Exposing Your Private Health Data in Yet Another Data Breach

Amgen says hackers stole protected health information from third-party cloud systems. Here's why healthcare keeps attracting cybercriminals, and how you can protect yourself.

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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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EU Puts ChatGPT, Roblox, and Reddit Under Its Toughest Safety Rules. Here's What That Means For You

The EU has designated ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox under the strictest tier of its Digital Services Act. All three have until January 2027 to comply.

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.