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113,000 explicit prompts from AI girlfriend platform exposed, many linked to user IDs

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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As AI agents start making purchases, security teams must rethink risk

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As AI agents start making purchases, security teams must rethink risk 2026-03-05 at 08:17 By Zeljka Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Donald Kossmann, CTO at fintech company Chargebacks911, talks about the emerging security, fraud, and governance risks of “agentic commerce,” where AI agents can autonomously make purchasing decisions on behalf of users or

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Workers reviewing Meta Ray-Ban footage encounter users’ intimate moments

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Workers reviewing Meta Ray-Ban footage encounter users’ intimate moments 2026-03-05 at 08:17 By Sinisa Markovic Bank details and intimate moments captured without people realizing they are being recorded are the new privacy nightmare behind the latest tech fashion hit, Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses. A joint investigation by Svenska Dagbladet and Göteborgs-Posten found that footage and

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Meta AI in WhatsApp organizes chats and reopens privacy issues

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Meta AI in WhatsApp organizes chats and reopens privacy issues 2026-03-02 at 18:31 By Sinisa Markovic The trend of integrating AI into digital platforms continues. In the latest Android beta release (2.26.9.4), the company has introduced a feature that allows users to organize their chat history with the help of Meta AI. Organize WhatsApp chats

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NATO greenlights iPhone and iPad for classified information handling

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NATO greenlights iPhone and iPad for classified information handling 2026-02-27 at 12:18 By Sinisa Markovic Apple confirmed that the iPhone and iPad have been approved for use with classified information in NATO restricted environments. The devices will no longer require special software or settings to handle NATO restricted-level information. “This achievement recognizes that Apple has

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Android app uses Bluetooth signals to detect nearby smart glasses

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Android app uses Bluetooth signals to detect nearby smart glasses 2026-02-27 at 10:17 By Anamarija Pogorelec Smart glasses with built-in cameras are showing up in more public spaces, and a growing number of people want a way to know when one is nearby. An Android app called Nearby Glasses, developed by Yves Jeanrenaud, attempts to

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Samsung’s Galaxy S26 turns privacy into a visible and invisible feature

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Samsung’s Galaxy S26 turns privacy into a visible and invisible feature 2026-02-26 at 12:27 By Sinisa Markovic The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is out, offering plenty of security features that protect personal data while providing users with transparency and control over how their information is used. The feature that grabbed the spotlight is the built-in

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