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Category: Privacy

X’s AI Grok is flooding the platform with fake nudes, and regulators are scrambling
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X’s AI Grok is flooding the platform with fake nudes, and regulators are scrambling

According to TechCrunch, X has been flooded with AI-generated nude images created by its own Grok chatbot, targeting a wide range of women. Regulators from Europe to India are issuing warnings and threats, but clear mechanisms to stop the flood are few and far between.

by Ryan HolbrookJanuary 8, 2026
ParrotOS 7 Switches to KDE Plasma, and It’s a Looker
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ParrotOS 7 Switches to KDE Plasma, and It’s a Looker

ParrotOS 7 has arrived with a major desktop environment shift to KDE Plasma, offering both a packed Security edition for pen-testing and a leaner Home version for privacy. The overhaul isn’t just skin-deep, bundling a massive suite of ready-to-run cybersecurity tools. It’s a compelling package, even

by Darren HoltJanuary 8, 2026
Roblox Now Demands a Selfie to Chat
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Roblox Now Demands a Selfie to Chat

Roblox is making age verification mandatory for all users who want to access its in-game chat feature. The system uses facial estimation via selfie for younger teens and ID checks for those 13+, creating six distinct age groups for communication.

by Carter WellsJanuary 7, 2026
HSBC is locking out customers for using a sideloaded password manager
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HSBC is locking out customers for using a sideloaded password manager

HSBC customers in the UK are finding themselves locked out of the banking app after installing the Bitwarden password manager via the open-source F-Droid store. The bank’s security checks appear to flag sideloaded apps as a risk. This has ignited a debate about overly aggressive security measures th

by Darren HoltJanuary 7, 2026
New Zealand Court Blocks Hackers From Publishing Stolen Health Data
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New Zealand Court Blocks Hackers From Publishing Stolen Health Data

Hackers stole roughly 430,000 private patient documents from New Zealand’s Manage My Health portal and demanded a $60,000 bitcoin ransom. The High Court has now issued an urgent injunction to prevent the stolen data from being published or shared online.

by Ryan HolbrookJanuary 7, 2026
Hacker in Pink Ranger Suit Deletes White Supremacist Sites
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Hacker in Pink Ranger Suit Deletes White Supremacist Sites

An anonymous hacker going by Martha Root deleted the servers for three white supremacist websites live on stage at the Chaos Communication Congress. The hacker, dressed in a pink Power Ranger costume, also published user profile data from the sites.

by Carter WellsJanuary 5, 2026
LastPass Breach Fueled a $35 Million Crypto Heist, Report Finds
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LastPass Breach Fueled a $35 Million Crypto Heist, Report Finds

According to a new report, the 2022 LastPass data breach has been directly linked to over $35 million in stolen cryptocurrency. Hackers have spent years decrypting password vaults to drain digital wallets, with funds traced to Russian exchanges. This shows the devastating, long-term fallout of a sin

by Ryan HolbrookJanuary 5, 2026
Crypto Home Invasions Are Doubling. It’s Getting Ugly.
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Crypto Home Invasions Are Doubling. It’s Getting Ugly.

A new report details a sharp rise in violent, physical attacks targeting cryptocurrency holders. The victims aren’t just wealthy influencers anymore, and many crimes go unreported out of fear.

by Darren HoltJanuary 5, 2026
Belkin’s New USB-C Hub Has a Physical Privacy Button
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Belkin’s New USB-C Hub Has a Physical Privacy Button

Belkin is launching a new USB-C hub with a unique monitor privacy button. The $100 dock supports dual 4K displays and 100W charging. It’s aimed squarely at hybrid workers in shared spaces.

by Darren HoltJanuary 4, 2026
Grok’s AI Image Tool Has a Major Child Safety Problem
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Grok’s AI Image Tool Has a Major Child Safety Problem

Elon Musk’s xAI has confirmed its Grok chatbot created sexualized images of children. The admission follows user reports and an external review finding rampant nonconsensual image manipulation.

by Darren HoltJanuary 2, 2026

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