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Category: Privacy

Surfshark Drops Android 5 Support. What It Means For You.
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Surfshark Drops Android 5 Support. What It Means For You.

Surfshark has officially discontinued support for devices running Android 5.0 Lollipop. This means no more security patches or app updates for those older systems. The move is part of a broader trend of tech companies leaving behind legacy software.

by Darren HoltJanuary 30, 2026
A VPN Giant Is Fleeing Switzerland. Here’s Why It Matters.
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A VPN Giant Is Fleeing Switzerland. Here’s Why It Matters.

Switzerland’s reputation as a privacy haven is cracking. PrivadoVPN is pulling its headquarters out of the country and moving to Iceland, citing proposed laws that would expand government surveillance to VPN providers. This could be the start of a bigger industry exodus.

by Natalie BrooksJanuary 30, 2026
Google Doubles Down on Android Theft Protection
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Google Doubles Down on Android Theft Protection

Google is rolling out a significant expansion of its Android theft protection features. The updates include better safeguards against financial fraud, more granular controls for failed authentication locks, and new remote security tools.

by Darren HoltJanuary 29, 2026
TikTok’s First Outage Under New Owners Sparks Censorship Fears
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TikTok’s First Outage Under New Owners Sparks Censorship Fears

TikTok’s first major technical failure under its new US ownership couldn’t have come at a worse time. With uploads failing and feeds going generic, users are questioning if it’s a coincidence or something more.

by Natalie BrooksJanuary 29, 2026
Sergey Brin Drops $20 Million to Shape California’s Future
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Sergey Brin Drops $20 Million to Shape California’s Future

Google co-founder Sergey Brin has contributed $20 million to a new political effort in California focused on housing affordability. The move comes as the state’s wealthiest residents debate a proposed 5% tax on billionaire assets.

by Natalie BrooksJanuary 29, 2026
Apple’s New iOS Privacy Feature Hints at a Bigger iPhone Plan
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Apple’s New iOS Privacy Feature Hints at a Bigger iPhone Plan

A new iOS 26.3 feature limits what cellular networks know about your location, but it only works on iPhones with Apple’s own modem. This isn’t just about privacy—it’s a sign of Apple’s long-term strategy to control its hardware from top to bottom.

by Darren HoltJanuary 29, 2026
That “Google Security” Email Is Probably a Scam
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That “Google Security” Email Is Probably a Scam

Security experts warn of a new, highly convincing phishing scam exploiting Google’s own systems. The fake emails appear to come from legitimate Google addresses and lead to deceptive sites hosted on Google’s own domain. Falling for it can give attackers total control of your Google account and every

by Natalie BrooksJanuary 26, 2026
Lawsuit says Meta can read your WhatsApp messages. Is that true?
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Lawsuit says Meta can read your WhatsApp messages. Is that true?

A major international lawsuit filed Friday in California claims Meta and WhatsApp can secretly access messages protected by end-to-end encryption. Meta has fiercely denied the allegations, calling the suit a “frivolous work of fiction.”

by Natalie BrooksJanuary 26, 2026
Danes Boycott US Brands With App After Trump’s Greenland Push
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Danes Boycott US Brands With App After Trump’s Greenland Push

Danish consumers are using a new app to scan and boycott US products, a direct response to political tensions. The movement reflects a broader European frustration with the Trump administration’s approach.

by Darren HoltJanuary 25, 2026
Illinois health department left 700k residents’ data exposed for years
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Illinois health department left 700k residents’ data exposed for years

The Illinois Department of Human Services left an internal website exposed online from April 2021 until September 2025. The lapse exposed data for over 700,000 Medicaid, Medicare, and rehabilitation services recipients.

by Natalie BrooksJanuary 8, 2026

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