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New research from Proton shows that Europeans want to shed US tech dependence and build tech sovereignty for Europe. Read the full report.
Discord age checks
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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 class-action lawsuit challenges WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption claims. We break down the allegations, denials, and what’s actually known.
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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.
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Unsolicited password reset emails worry Instagram users amid breach rumors. What we know on the alleged Instagram leak and how to stay safe.
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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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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 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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Ad-data on smart phones can uncover military identities and secrets. So what does this mean for your privacy?
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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.
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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.