University researchers discovered WhatsApp’s entire user database was openly accessible online, exposing 3.5 billion profiles including phone numbers, photos, and sensitive personal information. The vulnerability allowed anyone to download complete user profiles and analyze global WhatsApp usage pat
WhatsApp exposed nearly every user’s phone number through a basic security flaw that researchers warned Meta about back in 2017. The vulnerability allowed anyone to scrape phone numbers and profile data from the entire platform. It took eight years and a massive research demonstration before Meta fi
Google is creating a safer way for Android users to sideload apps from unverified developers. The new “advanced flow” will include clear warnings about risks while making installation easier than ADB.
Google is modifying its controversial Android developer verification policy to preserve sideloading capabilities for advanced users. The company will introduce a special “advanced flow” that maintains security warnings while allowing installation from unverified sources. Early access to verification
Cybercrime is projected to cost over $15 trillion annually by the end of the decade, making it bigger than every economy except the U.S. and China. Malicious bots now account for a third of internet traffic, while AI-generated phishing attacks have multiplied tenfold in just one year. The growing th
Google Chrome comes with multiple layers of scam protection that most users don’t realize are available. From AI-powered detection to real-time site analysis, these built-in features can prevent phishing attacks and malware infections without needing extra extensions.
EU lawmakers are pushing a revised Chat Control bill that makes CSAM scanning “voluntary” with dangerous loopholes. Privacy experts call it a political deception that could break encryption and monitor private messages. The fight over digital privacy continues.
The ECB’s digital euro project faces mounting criticism for failing to articulate clear benefits for consumers. Banks and lawmakers are pushing back against what they see as a solution in search of a problem. The fundamental question remains unanswered after nearly five years of discussion.
Google just announced Private AI Compute, a system designed to run advanced AI models while keeping user data secure. The feature balances cloud processing power with privacy protections similar to Apple’s existing solution.
Cybercriminals are exploiting Facebook Business Suite to send phishing emails from the legitimate facebookmail.com domain. Over 40,000 messages have targeted businesses worldwide, with one company receiving more than 4,000 attempts. The attacks use templated messages about account verification and a
