A popular free VPN browser extension has been caught secretly collecting users’ private AI chat conversations. The tool, used by millions, sends prompts and responses to company servers, regardless of settings.
According to PCWorld, a ransomware group is threatening to leak a 94GB dataset containing the private viewing habits of Pornhub Premium subscribers. The breach stems from a 2023 incident involving a third-party analytics partner.
In a recent debate on the Online Safety Act, UK MPs shifted focus to VPNs, arguing providers should prevent children from bypassing age checks. This push for regulation threatens the core utility of privacy tools for millions of adults. The government says it’s monitoring the situation and “will not
A surprising political revolt is brewing in Republican-leaning areas against the massive data centers needed for AI. Residents are fighting back over noise, skyrocketing utility bills, and tax breaks for trillion-dollar tech companies, turning it into a potent local election issue.
Google is discontinuing its dark web report feature in early 2026. The company says user feedback indicated the tool, which scanned for personal info in data breaches, wasn’t providing helpful next steps. Users will need to delete their monitoring profiles before the February 16 shutdown.
Apple’s appeal of a contempt ruling in the Epic Games antitrust case has largely failed. The court affirmed Apple violated the injunction but asked the judge to reconsider the total ban on collecting commissions for outside purchases.
Microsoft is making it tougher to use a local account on Windows 11, but it’s still possible with tools like Rufus. The daily experience is largely unchanged, but you might be giving up default device encryption, a significant security trade-off.
The Swiss government has scrapped a controversial surveillance proposal following fierce opposition from the country’s privacy tech sector. The reversal, formalized on December 10, forces officials back to the drawing board and delays any new law by at least two years.
Tourists from dozens of allied countries could be forced to provide a five-year social media history to enter the US. The proposal, citing a Trump executive order, would also demand email and phone records, potentially adding millions of man-hours to processing.
In a new internal memo, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is ordering a switch away from the Calibri font for official correspondence. The move reverses a 2021 change and has sparked a debate over design, politics, and taxpayer money.
