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Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Faces Loopholes as Teens Bypass Restrictions
Jorge Felix
Last Updated: June 18, 2026
Australia became the first country to introduce an under-16 social media ban, but the law…
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Google to Remove Support for Legacy Chrome Ad Blockers in Major Manifest V3 Rollout
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: June 16, 2026
Google is about to close the final loopholes for old ad-blocking extensions this summer. They’ve…
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Apple Removes Russia-Backed Messaging App Max From App Store Over Sanctions Compliance
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: June 11, 2026
Apple deleted the Russian government-backed messaging app Max from the App Store in Russia. The authorities aren’t happy about…
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New ‘Frost’ Technique Bypasses Browser Privacy Defenses Using Hardware-Level Tracking
Kinyua Njeri (Sam Kin)
Last Updated: June 10, 2026
Researchers have uncovered a new web tracking method that bypasses privacy protections in most modern browsers. The attack, named…
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Hackers Exploit Microsoft Teams and Quick Assist in Remote Access Campaign
Justice Ekaeze
Last Updated: June 5, 2026
Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting trusted workplace platforms to bypass security controls, and a newly uncovered campaign shows just how…
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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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