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Discord age checks
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Discord introduces global “teen-by-default” age verification
From March 2026, all Discord users will have a teen-appropriate experience by default, unless they can verify they are at least 18 years old.
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A lawsuit is challenging WhatsApp’s encryption claims. Here’s what we know.
A class-action lawsuit challenges WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption claims. We break down the allegations, denials, and what’s actually known.
A computer showing the ChatGPT logo and cards with personal information, representing how ChatGPT is showing ads
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ChatGPT ads are rolling out. Here’s why they’re worse than search ads — and what you can do
OpenAI is rolling out ChatGPT ads. Here's what's changing, why it's worse than search ads, and what you can do to protect your privacy.
The Instagram logo, a warning, and an open lock, representing an Instagram leak
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Instagram leak: Why you are getting password reset emails and how to protect yourself
Unsolicited password reset emails worry Instagram users amid breach rumors. What we know on the alleged Instagram leak and how to stay safe.
A report with an X, an incognito icon, and the Google logo, representing how Google is shutting down Dark Web Report
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Google discontinues Dark Web Report — What it means for your personal data
The Google Dark Web Report tool is shutting down on February 17, 2026. Here's how you can still get alerted to personal data leaks.
The Meta AI logo, a warning sign, and ads, representing how Meta is using AI chat data for ad targeting
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Your Meta AI chats are being mined for targeted ads
As of December 16, 2025, Meta uses your AI chats and other interactions for ad targeting. Here’s what it means and what you can do.
Australia’s under-16 social media ban raises major privacy and enforcement concerns
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Australia’s world-first social media ban: Why the ban might be even worse for privacy
Australia's social media ban for kids under 16 introduces surveillance risks through biometric checks and identity verification.
Phone ads used to identify and track military personnel
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How phone ads exposed French intelligence officers, and what it means for your privacy
Ad-data on smart phones can uncover military identities and secrets. So what does this mean for your privacy?
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Spam Watch 2025: The hidden trackers and inbox overload behind holiday marketing
Proton analyzed emails from 50 major retail brands to measure inbox overload and hidden tracking during the 2025 holiday shopping season. Here’s what we found.
A cartoon of a purple computer screen with 'ESET' in the centre, a set of keys in the bottom left corner, and an off switch in the top right corner
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ESET Password Manager is shutting down: Here’s how to switch
ESET Password Manager sales have ended, and your saved data will be deleted on Oct 18, 2027. See how this affects you and what to do next.
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OpenAI data breach exposed API user information — here’s how to protect your data
The OpenAI data breach exposed API user data through Mixpanel. Find out what sensitive information was exposed and how to protect your data.