Government spies and cyber-mercenaries are actively breaking into Signal and WhatsApp accounts using sophisticated spyware. They’re bypassing encryption entirely by exploiting phones and app features. High-value individuals worldwide are being targeted.
Poland’s competition regulator claims Apple misled users about App Tracking Transparency privacy protections. Apple denies the accusation and says it might have to remove the feature entirely from European users. This is the latest clash between Apple’s privacy stance and EU competition laws.
Google has officially denied claims that it uses Gmail content to train its Gemini AI models. The company responded directly to viral social media posts and reports that suggested otherwise. Users concerned about privacy can still disable Smart Features across Google products.
Australia is expanding its unprecedented social media ban to include Twitch, making it the latest platform blocked for users under 16. The ban already covers Facebook, X, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube. Platforms face steep penalties if they fail to implement age verification measures.
Critics worry Apple’s Digital ID could enable government surveillance, but the actual system keeps credentials secure on-device. The real privacy threats come from existing systems like license plate readers and data breaches, not Apple’s encrypted Wallet feature.
The Eternidade malware combines worm-like spreading through WhatsApp with sophisticated banking trojan capabilities. Researchers discovered it specifically targets Brazilian users through personalized messages and checks for Portuguese language settings. The malware’s unique C2 resilience and Delphi
A comprehensive study found Meta AI, ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini all unsafe for teen mental health conversations. The chatbots missed critical warning signs including psychosis and eating disorders despite company safeguards.
DoorDash has suffered a data breach exposing customer personal information including names, addresses, and contact details. The company is being deliberately vague about how many users were affected while claiming payment information remains secure.
Larry Summers has resigned from OpenAI’s board following the release of emails showing his communications with Jeffrey Epstein. The former Treasury Secretary expressed shame and took responsibility for his actions in a statement earlier this week.
A coalition of 61 tech and privacy organizations has issued a global statement urging governments to protect strong encryption. The move comes as EU lawmakers advance controversial Chat Control legislation that could mandate client-side scanning of private messages.
