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Google's Plan to Protect Users from IP Tracking and Why You Should Be Concerned

Google's Plan to Protect Users from IP Tracking and Why You Should Be Concerned

Google recently announced plans to incorporate their own IP protection feature into Chrome by default in future releases. This IP protection will work by routing users' traffic through Google-run privacy

28 Nov 2023 · 3 min read

Google's Controversial Manifest V3 Changes - The End of Ad Blocking?

Google's Controversial Manifest V3 Changes - The End of Ad Blocking?

TL;DR * Google Chrome is set to make sweeping changes to how extensions work via its transition to Manifest V3, but privacy advocates warn this could deal a major blow

27 Nov 2023 · 6 min read

Apple Issues Urgent Security Update to Patch Zero-Click iPhone Spyware Vulnerability

Apple Issues Urgent Security Update to Patch Zero-Click iPhone Spyware Vulnerability

Apple recently issued an emergency security update to patch a zero-click vulnerability in iPhones that was being actively exploited to install sophisticated Pegasus spyware. The Vulnerability Researchers at Citizen Lab

10 Sep 2023 · 1 min read

Your Ride is Tracking You - Modern Cars are a Privacy Nightmare. ~Mozilla

Your Ride is Tracking You - Modern Cars are a Privacy Nightmare. ~Mozilla

Modern vehicles have become connected computers on wheels, but all that connectivity comes at a huge cost to user privacy. A recent report from Mozilla Foundation reveal just how much

10 Sep 2023 · 4 min read

Brave Search Launches Private Image and Video Search

Brave Search, the privacy-focused search engine from the makers of the Brave browser, has introduced its own private image and video search capabilities. This is a big move that allows

4 Aug 2023 · 2 min read

Hackers stealing Signal, WhatsApp user data with fake SafeChat app

A fake Android chat app called “SafeChat” is being used to steal user data from popular messaging platforms like Signal and WhatsApp. This advanced Android malware, disguised as a secure

3 Aug 2023 · 2 min read

A Critical Zero-Day Vulnerability in Google Chrome (CVE-2023-2136) - Fixed

If you are using Google Chrome as your web browser, you may be at risk of a serious security threat. A zero-day vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-2136, has been discovered and

20 Apr 2023 · 3 min read

CVE-2023-23397: A Critical Outlook Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild

On March 14, 2023, Microsoft released its monthly security updates, which included patches for 76 vulnerabilities across various products. Among them was CVE-2023-23397, a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability in

20 Mar 2023 · 3 min read

Exploring the Impact of Starlink's Satellite Internet Service Launch in Africa: Opportunities and Cybersecurity Concerns

Exploring the Impact of Starlink's Satellite Internet Service Launch in Africa: Opportunities and Cybersecurity Concerns

The launch of Starlink satellite internet service in Africa is set to revolutionize the way people in remote and underserved areas access the internet. Provided by SpaceX, founded by Elon

16 Jan 2023 · 4 min read

LastPass Data Breach: What You Need to Know

LastPass Data Breach: What You Need to Know

LastPass has recently disclosed some more information about the breach that happened in June, and the impact may be worse than we initially thought. This can be seen in discussions

27 Dec 2022 · 3 min read

Is Google dropping FloC? (Probably NOT!)

Is Google dropping FloC? (Probably NOT!)

Google announced this week that they will be dropping FloC but they’re not really dropping it, they’re just rebranding it as topics. A quick recap of FloC for

4 Feb 2022 · 2 min read