Encrypted DNS still tells an eavesdropper where to look 2026-06-22 at 08:00 By Mirko Zorz Encrypted DNS runs across much of the Internet. DNS over TLS, HTTPS, and QUIC keep the contents of a query away from anyone watching a network link. The encryption covers the message inside each packet. The packet still carries plaintext […]
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Product showcase: Avira Security for iOS blends security, privacy, and device optimization 2026-06-22 at 07:30 By Anamarija Pogorelec Avira Mobile Security for iOS combines security, privacy, and device optimization tools in a single application. The app is also available for Android, macOS, and Windows devices. After downloading the application from the App Store users are
What’s new in Android 17? Anti-theft tools, scam detection, and parental controls 2026-06-17 at 13:40 By Anamarija Pogorelec The Android 17 rollout has started for supported Pixel devices, delivering new security and privacy capabilities before expanding to other devices later this year. Security and privacy updates Google has improved location privacy features so users can
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Apple is bringing Hide My Email and Sign in with Apple under one domain 2026-06-17 at 11:29 By Sinisa Markovic Apple will unify the email domains used by Sign in with Apple and iCloud+ Hide My Email under a shared domain, private.icloud.com, later this summer. Hide My Email is a service included with iCloud+, Apple’s
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Making the cloud prove it followed your privacy wishes 2026-06-11 at 08:43 By Sinisa Markovic Making companies that store personal data in cloud key-value databases handle deletion requests by running the operation and confirming the job is complete. The people making those requests and the regulators overseeing them have had limited means to confirm the
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Apple Intelligence can now replace weak passwords without user intervention 2026-06-09 at 15:21 By Anamarija Pogorelec Apple’s next generation of Apple Intelligence, the company’s personal intelligence system, expands its capabilities and introduces new security features in Passwords. Automatically Fix Passwords (Source: Apple) Introduced as a standalone app in 2024, Passwords gives users a central place
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Apple expands what parents can block, approve, and limit 2026-06-09 at 13:39 By Anamarija Pogorelec Apple has previewed a set of new child safety features coming to iPhone, iPad, and the Mac later this year, expanding parental controls with tools that help families manage app access, web browsing, communication, and screen time. The features will
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Product showcase: Trend Micro Mobile Security detects scams in messages, QR codes, and websites 2026-06-04 at 09:26 By Anamarija Pogorelec Trend Micro Mobile Security for iOS protects devices from potentially harmful websites while browsing, blocks ads and personal information trackers, helps users avoid unsafe Wi-Fi networks, and monitors data usage. The app is available for
145 AI laws passed in 2025 and privacy teams aren’t catching a break 2026-06-01 at 08:19 By Anamarija Pogorelec 145 AI-related laws were enacted by state legislatures in 2025, and more than 1,000 additional bills were introduced or revised, according to DataGrail’s Privacy and AI Trends Report 2026. Average cost of manual data subject request
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Product showcase: TotalAV helps iOS users clean up their digital mess 2026-05-29 at 08:01 By Anamarija Pogorelec TotalAV Mobile Security helps protect devices from malicious websites, SMS scams, unsafe public Wi-Fi networks, and exposed credentials. The app is available for Windows, Android, macOS, and iOS devices. After downloading the app from the App Store, users
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Turns out the C-suite loves shadow AI 2026-05-25 at 08:11 By Anamarija Pogorelec Senior decision-makers are the heaviest users of unapproved AI tools, and they continue using them despite being aware of the security and privacy risks linked to shadow AI, according to TrustedTech’s Shadow AI in the Workplace report. The study found that 65%
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The end of unencrypted Discord calls is here 2026-05-19 at 15:35 By Anamarija Pogorelec Discord has protected voice and video calls in DMs, group DMs, voice channels, and Go Live streams with end-to-end encryption (E2EE) by default. The company began experimenting with E2EE for voice and video in 2023, starting a long-term effort. End-to-end encryption
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WhatsApp adds Incognito Chat for private Meta AI conversations 2026-05-13 at 18:24 By Sinisa Markovic The company launched Incognito Chat with Meta AI, a feature that lets users hold AI conversations the platform itself cannot read. The rollout will reach WhatsApp and the standalone Meta AI app over the coming months. How Incognito Chat works
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Android pushes new scam, theft, and AI protections in 2026 update wave 2026-05-13 at 07:03 By Sinisa Markovic Phone scammers spoofing bank caller IDs have driven an estimated $980 million in annual losses worldwide, according to Europol. Android’s 2026 security roadmap takes direct aim at that pattern with a verified call system built in partnership
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General Motors to pay $12.75 million over driver data sales 2026-05-12 at 17:35 By Anamarija Pogorelec General Motors has agreed to a $12.75 million settlement with California over allegations that it unlawfully sold drivers’ location and behavioral data to brokers, marking the largest penalty in the history of the state’s Consumer Privacy Act. Prosecutors say
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Škoda confirms unauthorized access to its online shop 2026-05-12 at 13:49 By Anamarija Pogorelec Car manufacturer Škoda discovered that attackers had exploited a vulnerability in its online shop software and gained temporary unauthorized access to the system. What happened? After discovering the incident, the company took the shop offline as a precautionary measure, fixed the
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The hidden smart fridge risks that emerge years after purchase 2026-05-12 at 09:28 By Mirko Zorz Household refrigerators are built to last more than a decade. The software, cloud services, and mobile apps that control them are not. A new analysis from Erik Buchmann at Leipzig University maps what happens when those two timelines collide,
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Instagram messaging encryption removed, and privacy advocates are pushing back 2026-05-11 at 13:57 By Anamarija Pogorelec After introducing optional end-to-end encrypted messaging in 2023, Instagram announced in March 2026 that encryption for direct messages would be discontinued, and the feature was removed on May 8. The change allows Instagram to access direct message content, including
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Google is turning Android Studio into a policy watchdog 2026-05-08 at 13:09 By Anamarija Pogorelec Google has expanded Play Policy Insights in Android Studio to help developers catch policy issues while coding, including warnings for common problems such as missing login credentials. Later this year, developers who connect their Play developer account directly to Android
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Facial recognition arrives at the gates of Disney’s magic kingdom 2026-05-07 at 12:23 By Sinisa Markovic Disney has equipped select entrance lanes at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park with facial recognition technology, saying the system is intended to streamline re-entry procedures and help prevent fraud. According to the company, certain entrance lanes use
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