Google is escalating warnings about password security as scams surge. With 394 million Gmail addresses appearing in recent breaches and 57% of adults experiencing scams, the push for passkeys is becoming critical. The urgency increases as Google credentials now secure access to countless other sites
Email tracking pixels let senders spy on when you open messages and collect data about you. The Trocker browser extension automatically detects and blocks these invasive trackers across Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo Mail. It marks suspicious emails with a T icon and shows you exactly what’s being tracke
The viral Neon app that pays users to record phone calls for AI training has stealthily returned to app stores. After a security flaw exposed user calls, the relaunched version now only records calls between Neon users.
France’s consumer watchdog discovered childlike sex dolls on Shein’s website and has referred the case to prosecutors. Economy Minister Roland Lescure stated he would seek to ban Shein from the French market if such incidents recur, citing legal provisions for blocking access over child pornography
While TikTok gets a reprieve, the Trump administration is moving forward with bans on other Chinese tech companies. DJI drones face a December 2025 cutoff, and TP-Link routers could be next as US companies position to benefit.
Have I Been Pwned just processed the biggest breach dataset in its history – nearly 2 billion email addresses and 1.3 billion passwords. The data comes from credential stuffing lists circulating among cybercriminals. Despite rumors, Gmail itself wasn’t hacked.
Google just dropped a bombshell warning telling smartphone users to avoid public WiFi entirely. With 94% of Android users at risk from messaging attacks, the company is taking a hardline stance that’s dividing security experts.
Apple’s newly redesigned web App Store went live yesterday, but someone discovered the company had left sourcemaps enabled. This allowed the entire front-end codebase to be extracted and published on GitHub.
DHS wants to expand biometric data collection to include DNA, voice prints, and ocular scans. The proposal would affect not just immigrants but also US citizens associated with immigration cases. Public comments show overwhelming opposition to what many call government overreach.
BDO has resigned from supporting DW Capital Holdings, a Singapore family office connected to an alleged international scam empire. US authorities seized $15 billion in bitcoin and imposed sanctions last month, revealing Southeast Asia’s $1 trillion scam industry.
