Gmail encryption
Google's new Gmail encryption sounds like a win for privacy—until you look closer. It's only for paying enterprise users, because regular users aren't customers. They're data.
Apple antitrust
France’s competition watchdog has fined Apple €150 million for the way it rolled out its App Tracking Transparency feature—arguing the privacy update unfairly crushed competition.
pig butchering scam
Federal authorities seized over $8.2 million in stolen USDT linked to a pig butchering scam that preyed on romance-seeking victims across the U.S. But this wasn’t just about financial fraud—it exposed a global network tied to human trafficking and Chinese organized crime.
search engine privacy
PrivacyWall talks a big game about privacy but once you look under the hood, it's just another search engine leaning on the same surveillance infrastructure it claims to reject.
Android malware
A newly discovered malware named RESURGE is targeting Ivanti Connect Secure vulnerabilities, delivering stealth capabilities like rootkits and web shells. Tied to China-linked espionage groups.
Online tracking
If you care about your privacy, start by understanding how much of your digital fingerprint is exposed. EFF's "Cover Your Tracks" is a vital tool that reveals how unique your browser is and how effective your privacy defenses really are.
browser
Zen Browser enabled remote debugging by default—without prompting users. That's not just bad practice; it’s a serious privacy risk masquerading as developer convenience.
malware
Storm-0249 has launched a new attack wave using fake Windows 11 Pro download sites to spread the advanced Latrodectus malware. Learn how this scam works, why it’s effective, and the practical steps you can take to protect yourself and others.
AI
Over 230,000 user records tied to Gemini and Binance are now for sale on dark web forums, raising serious questions about the scope and source of the leaks. While Binance denies a breach and blames phishing, the scale of exposed personal data suggests something deeper is at play.
infostealing
Kaspersky’s latest threat report reveals a massive surge in infostealer malware, with over 2.3 million bank cards exposed on the dark web and up to 25 million devices compromised in 2024 alone.
Tor
Tor just dropped an emergency browser update for Windows users—version 14.0.8—and if you’re still running 14.0.7, you're exposed. This release patches critical Firefox security flaws, updates core components, and signals just how fast things can break if you're not staying current.
OPSEC
A dark web pill press network making millions in crypto was brought down after basic OPSEC failures and a corporate tip-off. The bust highlights the gap between decentralised ambition and sloppy execution.