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Russia Bans WhatsApp for Over 100 Million Users, Promotes National Alternative

Kinyua Njeri (Sam Kin) February 12, 2026
  • On the 13th of October 2022, Russia confirmed the banning of the WhatsApp messaging client, affecting appro…
  • Additionally, the Russian Government has directed citizens to download an alternative messenger (the Max ap…
  • WhatsApp called Max a ā€œsurveillance appā€ and warned the block represents a backward step for privacy and sa… Read More
Google Expands ā€˜Results About You’ Tool to Remove Sensitive ID Data From Search Results
Google Expands ā€˜Results About You’ Tool to Remove Sensitive ID Data From Search Results
Abeerah Hashim February 12, 2026

Google just gave its privacy tool a serious boost. The kind that goes after the…

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Discord Users Must Verify Age or Face Restrictions in Major Update
Discord Announces Mandatory Age Verification, Sparking Immediate User Revolt
Kinyua Njeri (Sam Kin) February 10, 2026

Discord just announced a major shift in how it handles user safety. The platform will…

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European Commission Mobile System Targeted in Coordinated Cyberattack on EU Agencies
European Commission Mobile System Targeted in Coordinated Cyberattack on EU Agencies
Abeerah Hashim February 9, 2026

On Wednesday, the European Commission revealed a cyberattack that likely compromised employee information, shortly after…

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About PrivacySavvy.com

We’re a global team of privacy enthusiasts and security experts with over fifty analysts, writers, researchers, and editors across 12 countries. We’re proud to call ourselves privacy geeks. To make internet users more aware of their privacy, we conduct extensive research on digital freedom, online privacy, internet security, and VPNs.

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57 Best Free Online Movie Streaming Sites in 2026 (Tested)
Aliu Isa January 6, 2026

Streaming fans usually choose free sites because of their free-of-cost services and easy accessibility. Here…

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The 27 Best Torrent Sites in 2026
Abeerah Hashim January 18, 2026

Torrents become a savior when every service exploits users’ demands with premium offerings. Whether you…

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How to Spoof Pokemon GO Location in 2025 (Safe, Easy Way)
Ruheni Mathenge August 9, 2025

Depending on where you live, you may not enjoy PokĆ©mon GO sufficiently. Fortunately, a workaround…

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