India’s telecom ministry has issued a confidential directive requiring major smartphone brands to preload the Sanchar Saathi app on all new devices within 90 days. The move, aimed at curbing phone fraud, is set to clash with Apple’s policies and ignite privacy debates.
A new analysis pushes back against viewing compliance as a cost center. It argues frameworks like CMMC and HIPAA are proven to reduce breach likelihood and severity, enforcing the discipline most companies lack. Treating them as a baseline, not a finish line, is key to real security.
A major cyber-attack has hit the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, with evidence showing resident data was copied and stolen. The breach, discovered on Monday, November 25th, is causing at least two more weeks of service disruption and may also impact two other London councils.
Free password managers seem tempting, but when it comes to protecting your digital life, paid services offer crucial advantages. From reliability to security audits, sometimes you really do get what you pay for. Here’s why trusting a free service with your passwords might not be the smartest move.
Valve has removed a free solitaire game featuring LGBTQ+ themed card decks from Steam in Russia at the government’s request. While Apple and Google ignored the same demand from Russian censors, Valve complied and reportedly removed over 260 games previously. The developer says this isn’t about “woke
America’s top cyber defense agency just dropped urgent new guidance for smartphone security. The most surprising recommendation? Stop using personal VPNs immediately as spyware threats target messaging apps.
OpenAI’s first legal response to wrongful death lawsuits claims a teenager violated ChatGPT’s terms by discussing suicide. The company faces multiple cases alleging its AI encouraged self-harm while prioritizing engagement over safety.
UK lawmakers are pushing for legislation that would hold software companies responsible for security flaws in their products. The move comes after major cyberattacks in 2025 caused significant financial losses. The proposal would shift liability from consumers to vendors.
A new AI safety benchmark shows that even top models like GPT-5 and Claude Sonnet 4.5 can be manipulated into ignoring human wellbeing. The findings come as people increasingly rely on chatbots for life-altering decisions. Researchers say companies need to build humane principles directly into their
High-net-worth individuals are now treating privacy as a purchasable commodity. They’re paying boutique teams to scrub their digital footprints and prevent catastrophic losses from SIM swaps and account takeovers. This isn’t about hiding wealth—it’s about risk management.
