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KrebsOnSecurity reports that the FBI is investigating a dark web service selling more than 153 million driver's license scans. The lesson is not just identity theft. It is vendor concentration around identity proofing.
The Vastaamo case was not just a Finnish hacker story. It showed how exposed databases, weak governance, poor logging, and delayed breach response can turn clinical records into direct extortion against patients.
The 2022 LastPass breach led to real crypto thefts years later. Here's what actually went wrong, why zero-knowledge encryption still matters, and how to pick a safe password manager in 2026.
On July 9, 2026, more MEPs voted to kill the EU's message-scanning rules than to keep them — and the rules still aren't back in force. Here's what actually happened, what it means for Gmail, Proton Mail, and everything in between, and why it isn't over.
Meta's Muse Image turns public Instagram content into promptable visual context. The security issue is not novelty; it is lower-friction impersonation at social-media scale.
Jolla's new Finnish phone is a useful reminder that mobile privacy is not one feature. It is an architecture, an app ecosystem, a supply chain, and a set of user tradeoffs.
Google's new Pixel feature listens to your day and remembers it. The company says everything stays on your device. But what if it doesn't — and does it matter either way?
Wired found dormant facial recognition code in Meta's AI app. It has not been activated for consumers, but researchers manually triggered a 2,048-dimensional faceprint pipeline.
840,000 GhostPoster victims, 3.2M+ in GitLab campaign, 4.3M+ in ShadyPanda—browser vendors removed extensions but never told users. Self-regulation failed.
Discover why removing Google Advertising ID (GAID) from your Android device is crucial for privacy. Learn the simple steps to delete GAID and protect your data in 2026.
From 10 years to life in prison - real cybercrime convictions from Europe, USA, and Asia. DDoS, ransomware, and data theft aren't victimless crimes.
Ollama, LM Studio, Jupyter Notebook — you installed them for privacy, but they may be broadcasting your data to your entire network. Here's what's actually happening and how to fix it.
Quantum computers will crack today's encryption — and attackers are already stealing encrypted data to decrypt later. Here's what post-quantum cryptography means for everyone.
Your ISP tracks every website you visit through DNS. Learn why changing to privacy-focused DNS providers like Mullvad, Quad9, or DNS4EU is essential for online privacy.
Your email and password are probably already on the dark web. Here's how to check using real tools — no Tor browser, no .onion sites, no technical expertise needed.
UPnP lets apps silently open ports on your router without asking. It's enabled by default on almost every home router — and it has been exploited by botnets, malware, and remote attackers for decades. Here's what it is and how to turn it off.
A practical, no-nonsense guide to the essential security actions every home user should take to protect their computer, network, and personal data from everyday cyber threats.
Discover why Session messenger is gaining ground as the EU debates Chat Control. Compare privacy features across popular messaging apps in 2025.
Linux hits 5% US market share. With Windows 10 ending support, is switching to Linux the right move? Real stats, costs, and answers.