Bluesky is rolling out significant changes to its moderation system following rapid growth and recent controversies. The updates include expanded reporting options and a more transparent strike system. These changes come as the platform tries to define its identity while complying with new online sa
A group of 18 European cybersecurity and privacy experts has published an open letter warning that the revised Chat Control legislation still poses serious threats. Despite making scanning voluntary instead of mandatory, the expanded scope now includes text messages alongside images and videos. The
Cybercriminals are exploiting tap-to-pay technology to steal money without ever touching your phone or card. The method has already netted thieves nearly a million dollars in Singapore alone. Here’s what you need to know about this emerging threat.
Roblox is implementing mandatory facial recognition technology to estimate users’ ages and restrict chat access. The system will categorize users into specific age groups and limit communication between different demographics. All users must complete verification by early January to access chat feat
DoorDash has suffered its third major data breach in six years, with customer personal information exposed through an employee social engineering attack. The company confirms names, phone numbers, addresses and email details were compromised in the October 2025 incident.
Microsoft Teams is rolling out a new screenshot blocking feature that protects sensitive meeting content. The feature works differently on Windows versus Android devices and requires Teams Premium subscription. But there’s a significant limitation that might surprise you.
Governments are targeting VPN technology in what privacy advocates call a “privacy nightmare.” Wisconsin could become the first US state to ban VPN access to certain content, while the UK is testing similar restrictions. The Electronic Frontier Foundation warns these measures misunderstand how the i
In a recent podcast interview, Palantir CEO Alex Karp revealed he spends “a lot of time talking to Nazis.” The CEO, who has Jewish heritage, said this helps him understand their mindset. The admission comes amid scrutiny of Palantir’s military and surveillance contracts.
Mozilla is taking a different approach to AI in browsers with “AI windows” that give users complete control over which AI services they use. Unlike competitors who are rushing AI integration, Firefox is making the feature fully opt-in and letting users switch between multiple providers.
European regulators are investigating Google’s implementation of its site reputation abuse policy and its impact on publisher rankings. The probe could lead to fines up to 10% of Alphabet’s global revenue if DMA violations are found. Google calls the investigation “misguided” and defends its anti-sp
