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Dutch Spy Agency Warns Connected Cars Can Expose Private Conversations
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: October 2, 2026
Modern cars now carry microphones, cameras, GPS systems, internet connections, and other digital tools. While…
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Australia Investigates OpenAI Agent Over Unauthorized Access to Medicare Portal
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: September 24, 2026
Australia has launched an investigation after an OpenAI agent gained unauthorized access to a government Medicare statistics portal. The…
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Google Fined €403 Million in Ireland Over Location Data Privacy Violations
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: September 22, 2026
Google has received a €403 million penalty from the Irish Data Protection Commission for the way it handled location…
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Apple Removes Advanced iCloud Privacy and Security Protection for UK Users
Kinyua Njeri (Sam Kin)
Last Updated: September 22, 2026
Recently, the technology conglomerate Apple modified its security features for millions of users in the…
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Microsoft Plans Windows 11 Age-Check Tool as Users Threaten Linux Switch
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: September 10, 2026
Microsoft has told developers how to use a new tool on Windows 11. This tool is not active yet.
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UK Plans Mandatory Smartphone Age Checks and Child Safety Controls, Raising Privacy Concerns
Kinyua Njeri (Sam Kin)
Last Updated: September 9, 2026
The United Kingdom government has announced a sweeping technology proposal that would force smartphone manufacturers…
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German Police Use Linked Devices to Access Encrypted Chats without Breaking Encryption
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: September 9, 2026
German investigators found a clever way around encrypted chat apps. They do not break WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal’s security.
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LG Smart TV Privacy Concerns Rise as Researchers Find Audio Capture with Screen Off
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: September 8, 2026
A recent study done by Gamers Nexus, Level1Techs, and other security experts has highlighted…
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GTA 6 Players in Australia Face Strict Age Checks Under New Online Rules
Kinyua Njeri (Sam Kin)
Last Updated: September 3, 2026
Australian gamers will soon face a whole new requirement before taking to the streets in the most anticipated video…
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Brave Adds Email Aliases as Browsers Push Deeper into Online Privacy
Abeerah Hashim
Last Updated: August 28, 2026
Brave just gave its users a new way to guard their privacy online. The browser now lets you create…
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