Generative AI is fueling an explosion in digital fraud, with deepfakes accounting for a fifth of all biometric fraud attempts. The technology has made creating fake identity documents accessible to anyone with basic prompts and open-source tools.
Apple’s updated App Review Guidelines now mandate explicit user consent before apps can share personal data with third-party AI systems. The changes took effect November 13, 2025, and target apps using external AI services like chatbots and recommendation engines. Developers who violate these rules
A Russian telecom company that develops surveillance and censorship technology for governments worldwide has been hacked. The breach resulted in website defacement and theft of 182 gigabytes of internal data, including years of emails.
The US cybersecurity agency continues withholding a critical 2022 telecom security report despite a unanimous Senate vote demanding its release. Meanwhile, major security incidents hit Logitech, npm repositories, and DoorDash in what’s becoming a pattern of preventable breaches.
Microsoft has closed a major activation loophole that allowed users to run Windows and Office without paying. The KMS38 tool, widely used for years, stopped working after the November 2025 Patch Tuesday update. Users are now seeing activation warnings urging them to purchase legitimate licenses.
Microsoft has quietly pushed back its controversial Teams location tracking feature to January 2026 after widespread criticism. The feature will now be disabled by default and require user opt-in. Here’s what changed and why it matters.
Compliance hiring in European fintech is surging 29% this year as companies face MiCA regulation, AI Act implementation, and expanding into new markets. Top compliance officers from Qonto, Bolt, Kaiko, and 0TO9 share what keeps them awake. The regulatory landscape is forcing a fundamental shift from
Firefox users are pushing back hard against Mozilla’s new AI Window feature before it even launches. Community forums show overwhelming opposition to AI integration, with many demanding simple ways to turn it all off completely.
Pakistan has officially launched a licensing system for VPN providers, granting approval to five local companies. The government claims this enhances cybersecurity, but critics worry it’s another step toward total internet control. Users now face a choice between potentially monitored local VPNs or
Google is developing a new system that allows Android users to sideload unverified apps with proper warnings. The feature is specifically designed to resist coercion from scammers. More details will be shared in the coming months.
