The 10 Million FTC Deal – Disney, YouTube, and Kids’ Data
Disney’s brand now lives inside YouTube’s kids universe. But that carries legal risk. Days after Disney agreed to a 10 million dollar settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over alleged violations of the Children’s…
Tor launches a VPN on Android. What you need to know
Tor stepping into VPN territory matters. For years people asked for a mobile way to push app traffic through Tor without juggling separate tools. Now there is an official Tor VPN for Android, and it…
Discord is not a private messenger. How to protect yourself
Discord feels like a private hangout for friends and communities. But in reality, it behaves more like a public square. Most activity happens in spaces that anyone can join, and standard chats do not use…
The Chrome VPN Extension That Screenshotted Your Browsing
Store badges are not a safety net. Koi Security says a free Chrome VPN named FreeVPN.One captured screenshots of every site its users visited and sent them to remote servers. The extension carried Google Chrome…
Autofill Clickjacking Puts 40 Mil Password Manager Users at Risk
Password managers promise safety. Their browser extensions now have a blind spot that matters. New research shows attackers can hijack your clicks on a web page to trigger autofill and quietly pull logins, two factor…
Swiss Privacy is Changing and Proton Relocates Infrastructure
Switzerland long sold itself as the neutral home for privacy tech. That image is under pressure. Proton has begun relocating parts of its physical infrastructure because a new Swiss surveillance plan would force private services…
New Research Exposes Siri’s Surprising Data Transfers
Apple is often seen as a champion of privacy, yet new findings challenge this perception. Recent research unveiled at the Black Hat conference by Lumia Security shows that Apple Intelligence and Siri share more user…
Spilled Secrets – How Reviewers Break Your AI Chat Privacy
I hope you didn’t share anything personal with Meta’s AI because someone unexpected might have read it. Reports indicate that contract workers hired to enhance Meta’s AI routinely review user chats. Many of these chats…
Spilled Secrets – How the Tea App Leak Exposed Millions
The Tea app leak exposed millions, highlighting digital privacy risks and the fragility of online safe spaces. Last month, the Tea app, designed to offer a safe, anonymous judgment space in online dating, exposed millions…
UK’s Age Verification Laws – Why Your ID Is Everyone’s Business
If you woke up in the UK last week and tried to check a forum, send a DM, or browse your favorite NSFW subreddit, you probably hit a wall that wanted more than just your…
Cloudflare’s UK Block – Why VPNs Aren’t Enough for Privacy Anymore
This summer marks a significant shift for internet users in the UK, with many unaware of the changes. Cloudflare, known for its speed and privacy features, began blocking hundreds of piracy-related websites for UK users….
Grok in Your Tesla – What the In-Car AI Means for Your Privacy
Starting July 12, every new Tesla includes Grok, an AI chatbot from xAI, integrated into the vehicle’s touchscreen. Unlike other voice assistants, this innovation tightens the connection between Elon Musk’s companies, as he owns both…
16 Billion Passwords Leaked – How this Puts You at Risk
A stunning breach has exposed billions of passwords, emails, and usernames from virtually every type of online account. This massive credential dump affects major services like Apple, Google, and Facebook, alongside many others. It’s likely…