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Apple Removes Russia-Backed Messaging App Max From App Store Over Sanctions Compliance

Abeerah Hashim June 11, 2026
  • Apple removed Max, Russia’s government-backed messaging app, from its App Store, citing compliance with san...
  • The removal affects roughly 20 million Russian iPhone and iPad users who can no longer download updates or ...
  • Russian officials condemned the move as ā€œunfriendly,ā€ while authorities had previously promoted Max as a do... Read More
New ā€˜Frost’ Technique Bypasses Browser Privacy Defenses Using Hardware-Level Tracking
New ā€˜Frost’ Technique Bypasses Browser Privacy Defenses Using Hardware-Level Tracking

Researchers have uncovered a new web tracking method that bypasses privacy protections in most…

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China Steps Up Crackdown on Unauthorised VPN Use, Report Says
China Steps Up Crackdown on Unauthorised VPN Use, Report
user icon Abeerah Hashim clock icon June 8, 2026

Fresh data shows China has tightened its grip on unauthorized virtual private networks. Residents…

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Hackers Exploit Microsoft Teams and Quick Assist in Remote Access Campaign
Hackers Exploit Microsoft Teams and Quick Assist in Remote Access Campaign
user icon Justice Ekaeze clock icon June 5, 2026

Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting trusted workplace platforms to bypass security controls, and a newly…

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EU Digital Identity Wallet Faces Scrutiny Over Reliance on Apple and Google Technology

Abeerah Hashim Last Updated: June 3, 2026
The European Union’s plan to introduce digital identity wallets across member states has come under increasing scrutiny after…
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Switzerland’s Proposed Monitoring Law Faces Backlash from Privacy Advocates

Raji Oluwaniyi Last Updated: June 3, 2026
For years, Switzerland has stood as a worldwide symbol for privacy protection. That’s about to change as they have…
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Hackers Actively Exploiting Critical Palo Alto Firewall Authentication Bypass Flaw, Researchers Say

Raji Oluwaniyi Last Updated: June 2, 2026
A critical security flaw in Palo Alto Networks firewalls is now under active attack. Hackers are using forged authentication…
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Dashlane Disables User Accounts After Suspected Brute-Force Login Attack

Abeerah Hashim Last Updated: June 2, 2026
Dashlane had a rough weekend. The popular password manager suspended a number of customer accounts after a…
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Texas Sues Meta and WhatsApp Over Alleged Misleading Privacy Claims

Abeerah Hashim Last Updated: May 26, 2026
Texas has taken Meta Platforms and WhatsApp to court. The state alleges that the company…
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Discord Turns on End-to-End Encryption for all Voice and Video Calls

Raji Oluwaniyi Last Updated: May 22, 2026
Discord has implemented end-to-end encryption for both audio and video calls by default. This allows Discord to encrypt the…
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