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Security researchers just cracked the EU’s new age-verification app in 2 minutes flat
Security researchers bypassed the EU's age-verification system in 120 seconds, exposing a critical flaw in Europe's digital safety infrastructure for…
Grindr Fined for Sharing HIV Status Data: What Users Should Do Now
Grindr, the dating app used by 11 million monthly active users, faces a $20 million settlement with the Federal Trade…
Ring Doorbell Footage Shared With Police Without Warrant: Court Ruling Explained
Amazon's Ring doorbell network has become a de facto domestic surveillance system—and a recent court ruling reveals how seamlessly it…
How the New COPPA Rules Change Data Collection for Children’s Apps
The Federal Trade Commission's updated Children's Online Privacy Protection Act rules—effective December 2024—represent the latest regulatory theater around data collection…
AI Chatbots Are Recording Your Conversations: Which Companies Keep Your Data
Every conversation with ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini generates behavioral exhaust: which topics you linger on, how you phrase questions, what…