Cybersecurity
Experts Warn Against Trusting XChat Encryption
X rolls out XChat claiming end-to-end encryption, but experts flag key-management, lack of audits, and missing forward secrecy as major risks.
How to Stream Brazil vs Chile Live Worldwide
Live stream Brazil vs Chile: Peacock in US, Premier Sports UK, free SBS Australia, plus VPN tips to bypass geoblocks and secure streams.
XChat Expands End-to-End Encrypted Messaging
X rolls out XChat encrypted DMs more widely with media, groups, pinned messages and opt-in 4-digit protection. Not a full DM replacement.
Pornhub Owner Aylo Settles CSAM and Data Security Claims
Aylo agrees to a $5M settlement with the FTC and Utah over CSAM, nonconsensual content, and insecure storage of performer data. Ten-year audits required.
Roblox expands age estimation and adopts global ratings
Roblox rolls out selfie-based age estimation for chat, partners with IARC for global content ratings to give parents clearer age guidance.
Maduro’s Huawei Phone Claim Meets Security Reality
Venezuela’s president touts a Huawei gift as unhackable. Experts and history suggest otherwise—patch gaps, past NSA intrusions, and real-world risks remain.
Disney to Pay $10M Over YouTube Kids Data Violations
FTC says Disney mislabeled kids’ YouTube videos, letting it collect children's data. Disney will pay $10M and overhaul labeling and consent practices.
ICE Activates $2M Paragon Spyware Contract After Review
ICE lifted a stop-work order and activated a $2M contract with Israeli spyware maker Paragon amid human-rights and abuse concerns.
UK Age-Check Rule Boosts Traffic to Noncompliant Sites
New UK age-verification enforcement is shrinking traffic to compliant adult sites while driving users to noncompliant ones, creating policy and privacy headaches.
WhatsApp fixes zero-click exploit used to hack Apple devices
WhatsApp patched a zero-click vulnerability chained with an Apple flaw that targeted dozens of users and stole device data, including messages.
TransUnion Breach Exposes 4.4M Customers' Data
TransUnion reports unauthorized access affecting 4.4M customers via a third‑party app; scope of stolen personal data remains unclear amid cloud breach wave.
FBI Confirms Salt Typhoon Breached 200 US Companies
FBI links China-backed Salt Typhoon to breaches at 200 US firms and 80 countries, targeting telecom routers and call records for espionage.