WhatsApp is developing a username system that lets users reserve their existing Instagram or Facebook handles. The feature appears in beta version 2.25.32.3 and will fully launch by 2026. Businesses get early access to unique usernames starting June 2026.
Hyundai AutoEver America suffered a major breach between February 22 and March 2, 2024, exposing sensitive customer data. This marks the automotive giant’s third major security incident in three years, raising serious questions about their data protection practices.
2025 has seen unprecedented internet restrictions globally, from political censorship in Tanzania and Cameroon to mandatory age verification in Western countries. VPN services are becoming crucial tools for maintaining digital privacy and accessing information freely online.
Privacy activists are sounding alarms about proposed EU legislation that would make it easier for Big Tech companies to harvest Europeans’ personal data for AI training. The changes could fundamentally undermine GDPR protections that have been in place for years.
Maxar Intelligence, the Colorado-based satellite imaging company that documented global conflicts and disasters, has been completely rebranded as Vantor. The change comes as the Earth observation industry pivots from raw imagery to AI-powered analytics. Private equity ownership is driving this trans
Samsung Galaxy phones were compromised by spyware delivered through WhatsApp images for over a year. The breach affected S23, S24, and Z series devices across the Middle East before Samsung patched the vulnerability in April 2025.
Researchers found AI-generated animal videos are creating dangerous misconceptions about wildlife behavior and conservation. These viral clips often show impossible interactions between species that don’t reflect reality. Experts share telltale signs to identify fake animal content.
As porn bans spread across the U.S. and Europe, users are turning to VPNs to bypass restrictions. Google now warns that malicious VPN apps are delivering info-stealers and banking trojans. The situation highlights how internet restrictions often create new security risks.
Companies like GoGuardian and Lightspeed Systems are marketing AI monitoring tools to schools that scan student-chatbot conversations for potential risks. The pitch focuses on preventing student self-harm and dangerous situations. But this creates a new layer of student surveillance in the name of s
The FBI is attempting to uncover the identity behind Archive.Today, a popular web archiving service. A federal subpoena dated October 30th demands extensive customer information from registrar Tucows.
