A new side-channel attack can accurately guess what you’re discussing with AI chatbots like ChatGPT, even through encryption. The vulnerability exploits how chatbots stream responses word by word. Major providers are already implementing fixes.
Google has issued urgent warnings about six major scam trends targeting Gmail, Messages and Play users. The company confirms scammers are increasingly using AI tools to scale their attacks, with sophisticated impersonation schemes becoming more common.
Microsoft is rolling out expanded EU data processing capabilities and local AI features to address European sovereignty concerns. The moves come as US cloud providers face increasing scrutiny under Trump’s administration and the CLOUD Act. Critics argue these measures don’t provide true sovereignty
NymVPN just rolled out a major update focused on defeating aggressive internet censorship. The new features include QUIC protocol integration and stealth connectivity options to bypass VPN blocking. This positions the decentralized VPN as a serious tool for users in restrictive regions.
A University of Pennsylvania study analyzed 96,000 graduate photos to extract personality traits from facial features. The researchers found these “Photo Big Five” traits could predict earnings and job mobility. But the ethical implications are staggering.
Cameroon’s government has escalated internet restrictions by blocking major social media platforms following contested elections. The censorship backfired spectacularly as citizens turned to VPN services in massive numbers. Proton VPN recorded a jaw-dropping 3,000% increase in signups from the count
Microsoft is creating a “Trusted Technology Review” process for its 200,000-plus employees to anonymously raise concerns about technology uses. The move follows controversy over the company’s work with Israeli defense units and employee protests that led to firings and resignations.
Apple is preparing to allow alternative app stores on iPhones in Japan with iOS 26.2. The move comes ahead of a December regulatory deadline following new Japanese competition laws. This marks only the second region where Apple is opening up its ecosystem.
Google and Epic Games have reached a surprise settlement that could transform Android globally. The deal cuts Google’s standard fees to 20% or 9% and forces Android to treat rival app stores as first-class citizens through June 2032.
The Department of Homeland Security wants to dramatically expand biometric data collection to include DNA, voice prints, and ocular scans. The proposed rule would affect not just immigrants but also US citizens associated with immigration cases.
