Tails 7.6.2 patches vulnerability that could expose saved files 2026-04-16 at 13:34 By Anamarija Pogorelec The Tails Project released Tails v7.6.2, an emergency release of the popular open source secure portable operating system. What is Tails? Tails, which is based on Debian GNU/Linux, is aimed at users who want to preserve their online privacy and […]
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Anthropic tests user trust with ID and selfie checks for Claude 2026-04-16 at 11:16 By Sinisa Markovic Anthropic announced identity verification for Claude using government ID and selfie checks, becoming the first major AI chatbot to do so, a move that may prove unpopular with users. Having built its reputation around privacy in the AI
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BrowserGate: Claims of LinkedIn ‘Spying’ Clash With Security Research Findings 2026-04-13 at 17:31 By Kevin Townsend Claims that “Microsoft is running one of the largest corporate espionage operations in modern history” face scrutiny as researchers analyze LinkedIn’s browser extension probing The post BrowserGate: Claims of LinkedIn ‘Spying’ Clash With Security Research Findings appeared first on
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To counter cookie theft, Chrome ships device-bound session credentials 2026-04-10 at 14:45 By Mirko Zorz Cookie theft follows a well-established pattern. Infostealer malware infiltrates a device, extracts authentication cookies, and exfiltrates them to an attacker-controlled server. Because cookies often have extended lifetimes, attackers can access accounts without passwords, then bundle and sell the stolen credentials.
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Product showcase: Session, a messenger without phone numbers or metadata 2026-04-10 at 08:57 By Anamarija Pogorelec Instant messaging has been around for decades, but it became widely adopted with the emergence of smartphones. Earlier, communication was limited to basic text messages. Messaging expanded to include photos, videos, and video calls without relying on telecom networks,
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Health insurance lead sites sell personal data within seconds of form submission 2026-04-10 at 08:57 By Mirko Zorz Lead generation websites that offer health insurance quotes collect sensitive personal data and sell it to multiple buyers within seconds of a user clicking submit. A study by researchers at UC Davis, Stanford University, and Maastricht University
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113,000 explicit prompts from AI girlfriend platform exposed, many linked to user IDs 2026-04-09 at 17:32 By Sinisa Markovic MyLovely.AI, an AI girlfriend platform, suffered a data breach that exposed over 100,000 users. MyLovely.AI allows people to create personalized not safe for work (NSFW) content and engage in real-time conversations with AI-generated companions, often involving
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WhatsApp brings long-awaited privacy feature to filter who can reach you 2026-04-09 at 14:24 By Sinisa Markovic After years of waiting, WhatsApp is set to roll out a username feature that will allow people to connect and communicate without sharing their phone numbers. This means more privacy and better control over phone number visibility by
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Which messaging app takes the most limited approach to permissions on Android? 2026-04-03 at 08:39 By Sinisa Markovic Messaging apps handle sensitive conversations, contacts, and media, and their behavior on a device varies in ways that affect privacy. An analysis of Android versions of Messenger, Signal, and Telegram shows that differences in permissions, background activity,
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Android 17 tweaks location privacy with one-time access 2026-03-30 at 14:26 By Anamarija Pogorelec Google introduced a suite of location privacy features in Android 17 Beta 3 to give users more control and provide developers with tools for data minimization and product safety. Location button overview Android 17 introduces a new UI element called the
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Tails 7.6 ships automatic Tor bridge retrieval and a new password manager 2026-03-27 at 01:05 By Anamarija Pogorelec Tails 7.6 is out, and for users operating on networks that block Tor, the most consequential addition is built-in bridge retrieval. The Tor Connection assistant can now detect when a direct connection to Tor is restricted and
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GitHub jumps on the bandwagon and will use your data to train AI 2026-03-26 at 15:52 By Anamarija Pogorelec GitHub updated how it uses data to improve AI-powered coding assistance. Starting April 24, interaction data from Copilot Free, Pro, and Pro+ users may be used to train and improve GitHub’s models unless users opt out.
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Reddit declares war on bad bot activity 2026-03-26 at 13:32 By Anamarija Pogorelec Reddit is introducing changes to support interactions between people. The company is taking a bottom-up approach to help users understand when they are engaging with another person unless an account is labeled otherwise. Reddit plans to verify that users are human without
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Privacy Platform Cloaked Raises $375M to Expand Enterprise Reach 2026-03-19 at 22:27 By SecurityWeek News Cloaked plans to introduce AI agents designed to act on behalf of users to monitor, manage, and enforce privacy preferences and security postures. The post Privacy Platform Cloaked Raises $375M to Expand Enterprise Reach appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article
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Researcher Discovers 4th WhatsApp View Once Bypass; Meta Won’t Patch 2026-03-18 at 12:47 By Eduard Kovacs Meta does not plan on fixing the vulnerability because it involves the use of a modified client application. The post Researcher Discovers 4th WhatsApp View Once Bypass; Meta Won’t Patch appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt
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Microsoft Edge 146 adds IP privacy and local network access controls 2026-03-16 at 15:10 By Anamarija Pogorelec Microsoft Edge version 146 (Stable) became available on March 13, 2026, bringing updates to tracking protection, IP privacy, and enterprise network security policies. One change affects tracking prevention in InPrivate browsing. InPrivate windows use the same tracking prevention
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Meta ditches end-to-end encrypted messaging on Instagram 2026-03-16 at 13:49 By Sinisa Markovic End-to-end encrypted messaging on Instagram will no longer be supported after May 8, 2026. Meta justified the move by saying the feature was rarely used, with only a small fraction of Instagram users enabling encryption. The company advised users seeking end-to-end encryption
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EU Parliament backs extension of CSAM detection rules until 2027 2026-03-13 at 14:19 By Anamarija Pogorelec The European Parliament has voted to extend a temporary exemption to EU privacy legislation that allows online platforms to voluntarily detect child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The extension prolongs a derogation from the EU’s ePrivacy Directive, which was set
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WhatsApp is giving parents peace of mind over their kids’ privacy 2026-03-12 at 15:08 By Sinisa Markovic WhatsApp has introduced parent-managed accounts designed for pre-teens, giving parents and guardians new controls over contacts, group participation, and how the app is used. These accounts are limited to messaging and calling and do not include access to
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Messenger can warn you about sketchy links without knowing what you clicked 2026-03-10 at 16:53 By Anamarija Pogorelec Meta’s Advanced browsing protection (ABP) helps Messenger identify and warn users about potentially harmful websites they open from a chat. Malicious sites can try to steal passwords, collect personal information, or install malware. Advanced browsing protection (Source:
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