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fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

Gmail Brings End-to-End Encryption to Android and iOS for Enterprise Users

Google introduces end-to-end encryption in Gmail for enterprise users on mobile devices, enhancing privacy and security for email communications.
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fromTNW | Apps
3 days ago

Gmail's end-to-end encryption comes to mobile, a year after its web launch

Google has introduced end-to-end encryption for Gmail on Android and iOS, enabling secure email communication for mobile users.
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fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

Gmail Brings End-to-End Encryption to Android and iOS for Enterprise Users

Google introduces end-to-end encryption in Gmail for enterprise users on mobile devices, enhancing privacy and security for email communications.
Information security
fromTNW | Apps
3 days ago

Gmail's end-to-end encryption comes to mobile, a year after its web launch

Google has introduced end-to-end encryption for Gmail on Android and iOS, enabling secure email communication for mobile users.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
18 hours ago

BrowserGate: Claims of LinkedIn 'Spying' Clash With Security Research Findings

LinkedIn allegedly scans users' computers to collect data on browser extensions, raising concerns about corporate espionage.
Digital life
fromCbsnews
1 day ago

Is your phone listening to you?

Phones are not listening to conversations; targeted ads are based on user behavior and interests.
Mobile UX
fromEngadget
2 days ago

X's messaging app, XChat, may be available soon

XChat is a new messaging app for X users, featuring end-to-end encryption and various privacy options, available for download on April 17.
Apple
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Security reserchers tricked Apple Intelligence into cursing

Apple Intelligence can be hijacked through prompt injection, exposing millions of users to risk, but a fix was implemented in iOS 26.4 and macOS 26.4.
Deliverability
fromZDNET
5 days ago

How a burner email can protect your inbox - setting one up one is easy and free

A burner email address protects against spam and phishing by providing a temporary, disposable option for account creation.
#cybersecurity
fromZDNET
3 days ago
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Your router may be vulnerable to Russian hackers, FBI warns: 5 steps to take now

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fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

Microsoft Finds Vulnerability Exposing Millions of Android Crypto Wallet Users

A severe vulnerability in EngageLab's EngageSDK affects cryptocurrency wallet apps, risking exposure of sensitive user information.
Information security
fromTechSpot
4 days ago

Hackers are turning home routers into tools to spy on Microsoft 365 users

Forest Blizzard hackers exploit insecure routers to compromise devices and intercept traffic, targeting Microsoft 365 domains for sensitive data.
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fromYahoo Tech
3 days ago

Hackers Are Using Your Home Router to Spy on Microsoft 365 Users

Russian spies exploited consumer routers to steal Microsoft 365 credentials from thousands of users, turning home devices into espionage tools.
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fromThe Hacker News
18 hours ago

Weekly Recap: Fiber Optic Spying, Windows Rootkit, AI Vulnerability Hunting and More

A critical zero-day vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader is actively exploited, alongside state-sponsored cyber threats targeting U.S. infrastructure.
Information security
fromZDNET
3 days ago

Your router may be vulnerable to Russian hackers, FBI warns: 5 steps to take now

FBI and NSA warn of Russian hackers targeting vulnerable routers, urging users to update firmware and strengthen passwords.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

Microsoft Finds Vulnerability Exposing Millions of Android Crypto Wallet Users

A severe vulnerability in EngageLab's EngageSDK affects cryptocurrency wallet apps, risking exposure of sensitive user information.
Information security
fromTechSpot
4 days ago

Hackers are turning home routers into tools to spy on Microsoft 365 users

Forest Blizzard hackers exploit insecure routers to compromise devices and intercept traffic, targeting Microsoft 365 domains for sensitive data.
Toronto startup
fromAol
5 days ago

Russia sees China's WeChat, Douyin as models for its homegrown Max messenger

Russia aims to develop its Max messaging app by modeling it after Tencent's WeChat and Douyin to enhance its functionality and user base.
Digital life
fromMeduza
23 hours ago

Asian messaging apps surge 60% in Russia as Telegram faces restrictions, Kommersant reports - Meduza

Asian messaging apps gained popularity in Russia as Telegram faced restrictions, with Telega experiencing the highest growth at 160%.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
2 days ago

This iPhone trick lets you use ChatGPT without the privacy risks

Using AI chatbots poses risks to privacy and data security, but Siri can help mask identity when accessing ChatGPT on iPhones.
Mobile UX
fromTechRepublic
6 days ago

'Stop Texting': FBI Warning Drives Apple's iPhone Messaging Update - TechRepublic

Apple is adopting a secure version of RCS to enhance messaging security between iPhones and Android devices.
#telegram
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
6 days ago

Men Are Buying Hacking Tools to Use Against Their Wives and Friends

Telegram groups facilitate the sale of hacking and surveillance services, promoting abusive content targeting women and girls.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
6 days ago

Men Are Buying Hacking Tools to Use Against Their Wives and Friends

Telegram groups facilitate the sale of hacking and surveillance services, promoting abusive content targeting women and girls.
#malware
fromSecurityWeek
23 hours ago
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Fake Claude Website Distributes PlugX RAT

A fake Anthropic Claude website distributed a remote access trojan disguised as a legitimate application download.
fromPopular Science
2 days ago

How to stop your smart TV from tracking you

Smart TVs are capable of tracking user data, including viewing habits and app usage, which can lead to personalized advertising and content recommendations. Users may prefer to limit this tracking to protect their privacy.
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fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents | TechCrunch

Cybercriminals leaked sensitive LAPD documents online, including personnel files and internal investigations, allegedly by the extortion gang World Leaks.
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fromThe Hacker News
4 days ago

Google Rolls Out DBSC in Chrome 146 to Block Session Theft on Windows

Google's Device Bound Session Credentials enhance security for Chrome users by tying authentication sessions to specific devices, combating session theft.
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fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

WireGuard VPN developer can't ship software updates after Microsoft locks account | TechCrunch

WireGuard is locked out of its Microsoft developer account, preventing critical software updates for Windows users.
#whatsapp
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware | TechCrunch

Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware | TechCrunch

WhatsApp notified 200 users about a malicious fake app containing spyware created by Italian firm SIO.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Don't open that WhatsApp message, Microsoft warns

WhatsApp messages are being exploited to deliver malicious files that allow attackers to control victims' machines and access their data.
#data-privacy
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fromArs Technica
5 days ago

How our digital devices are putting our right to privacy at risk

Digital convenience comes at the cost of personal data privacy, raising concerns about its potential use against individuals by law enforcement.
Privacy professionals
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

This is how the illegal market for buying and selling personal data on Telegram works

Illicit data markets on Telegram in Latin America expose personal data, contributing to gender-based violence and highlighting vulnerabilities in government data management.
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

How our digital devices are putting our right to privacy at risk

Digital convenience comes at the cost of personal data privacy, raising concerns about its potential use against individuals by law enforcement.
Privacy professionals
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

This is how the illegal market for buying and selling personal data on Telegram works

Illicit data markets on Telegram in Latin America expose personal data, contributing to gender-based violence and highlighting vulnerabilities in government data management.
#end-to-end-encryption
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Instagram to remove end-to-end encryption for private messages in May

Instagram will disable end-to-end encryption on direct messages from May 2026, allowing Meta to access all message contents due to low user adoption of the feature.
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fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Instagram is getting rid of end-to-end encrypted DMs that 'very few' people used

Instagram discontinues end-to-end encrypted messages on May 8th due to low user adoption, redirecting users to WhatsApp for encrypted messaging.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Worried about AI privacy? This new tool from Signal's founder adds end-to-end encryption to your chats

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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Instagram to remove end-to-end encryption for private messages in May

Instagram will disable end-to-end encryption on direct messages from May 2026, allowing Meta to access all message contents due to low user adoption of the feature.
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fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Instagram is getting rid of end-to-end encrypted DMs that 'very few' people used

Instagram discontinues end-to-end encrypted messages on May 8th due to low user adoption, redirecting users to WhatsApp for encrypted messaging.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Worried about AI privacy? This new tool from Signal's founder adds end-to-end encryption to your chats

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fromThe Hacker News
4 days ago

EngageLab SDK Flaw Exposed 50M Android Users, Including 30M Crypto Wallets

A security vulnerability in EngageLab SDK could have exposed millions of cryptocurrency wallet users to unauthorized data access.
#vpn
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Using a VPN May Subject You to NSA Spying

Using commercial VPNs may expose Americans to foreign surveillance laws, risking their constitutional protections against warrantless government spying.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Using a VPN May Subject You to NSA Spying

Using commercial VPNs may expose Americans to foreign surveillance laws, risking their constitutional protections against warrantless government spying.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Hate To Say I Told You So Again: Your Chats Ain't Private - Above the Law

Communications with GenAI platforms lack attorney-client privilege protection because they occur between a client and a machine, not a lawyer, and are not confidential under platform terms of service.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
6 days ago

The Hidden Cost of Recurring Credential Incidents

Credential incidents cause significant operational costs and disruptions, impacting IT teams and overall business productivity beyond just breach prevention.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

5 telltale signs that your phone has been compromised (and how to combat them)

Phone hacking can be detected through signs like battery drain, slow performance, unfamiliar logins, and reduced storage space.
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fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

The Danger Behind Meta's Decision to Kill End-to-End Encrypted Instagram DMs

Meta's retreat from end-to-end encryption on Instagram chat raises concerns about user privacy and sets a troubling precedent for big tech.
#ai-privacy
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fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Signal's Creator Is Helping Encrypt Meta AI

Moxie Marlinspike's privacy platform Confer will integrate its encryption technology into Meta's AI systems to protect user data in AI conversations.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Matrix messaging gaining ground in government IT

FOSDEM 2026 Amid growing interest in digital sovereignty and getting data out of the corporate cloud and into organizations' ownership, the Matrix open communication protocol is thriving. The project was co-founded by Matthew Hodgson and Amandine le Pape, and The Reg FOSS desk met both at this year's FOSDEM for a chat about what's happening with Matrix. The Register has covered Matrix and its commercial Element side quite a few times over the years,
Software development
fromFast Company
1 month ago

WhatsApp is completely blocked in Russia, as authorities route users to this messaging site

drive users to a state-owned surveillance app,
World news
#whatsapp-security
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fromSecurityWeek
3 weeks ago

Researcher Discovers 4th WhatsApp View Once Bypass; Meta Won't Patch

A researcher discovered a fourth method to bypass WhatsApp's View Once feature using a modified client, which Meta will not patch because it falls outside their security model.
Privacy technologies
fromSecurityWeek
3 weeks ago

Researcher Discovers 4th WhatsApp View Once Bypass; Meta Won't Patch

A researcher discovered a fourth method to bypass WhatsApp's View Once feature using a modified client, which Meta will not patch because it falls outside their security model.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

The European offensive against encrypted phone evidence | Computer Weekly

Over the past four years, I have handled numerous international cases involving SkyECC, Ennetcom, EncroChat, and other PGP- or crypto-phone networks. These networks were designed to guarantee privacy through end-to-end encryption and were allegedly used by criminals for secure communication, but they quickly attracted the attention of law enforcement. What initially appeared to be an airtight weapon for prosecutors - massive hacks of encrypted messages that seemed to dismantle entire criminal networks - is becoming a legal minefield.
EU data protection
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fromSecuritymagazine
3 weeks ago

Fear of Surveillance Leads to Increased VPN Use

36% of U.S. adults use VPNs, primarily to prevent tracking by private companies (65%) and government surveillance (35%), with privacy and security cited as the dominant motivation by 65% of users.
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
4 weeks ago

Instagram Users Urged to Save Encrypted DMs Before Feature Disappears

Meta will discontinue end-to-end encrypted messaging for Instagram DMs on May 8, 2026, citing low adoption rates and directing users to download conversations beforehand.
fromComputerworld
3 weeks ago

Chrome encryption bypass discovered: New malware steals passwords and cookies

The bypass requires neither privilege escalation nor code injection, making it a stealthier approach compared to alternative ABE bypass methods.
Information security
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Telegram is reportedly being slowed down and restricted in Russia

Telegram users in Russia may begin noticing service disruptions on Tuesday after Russia's communications regulator, Roskomnadzor, reportedly moved to slow down and restrict access to the app, as reported by Russian news outlet . Roskomnadzor said in a statement to RBC, translated using machine translation, that it "will continue to introduce successive restrictions" on Telegram, claiming the app is not taking adequate steps to prevent fraud and criminal activity.
Miscellaneous
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fromEngadget
1 month ago

Meta is killing end-to-end encryption in Instagram DMs

Meta is discontinuing end-to-end encryption in Instagram DMs by May 8, 2026, citing low user adoption of the optional feature.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 weeks ago

FBI Warns Russian Hackers Target Signal, WhatsApp in Mass Phishing Attacks

Russian Intelligence Services are conducting phishing campaigns to compromise commercial messaging applications targeting individuals of high intelligence value.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago

Apple is working on encryption support for RCS messages

Apple is adding RCS Universal Profile 3.0 end-to-end encryption support to iOS, enabling encrypted messaging and file transfers between Android and iPhone devices.
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fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
1 month ago

Meta outlines improved scam protection in Messenger app

Meta's Safe Browsing feature in Messenger protects users from malicious links in DMs using on-device models and an expanded Advanced Browsing Protection with a watchlist of millions of potentially dangerous websites.
#russian-cyber-attacks
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fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Russian government hackers targeting Signal and WhatsApp users, Dutch spies warn | TechCrunch

Russian state actors are conducting large-scale phishing campaigns targeting Signal and WhatsApp users, particularly government, military officials, and journalists worldwide, using social engineering rather than malware.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Russian crims phish way into Signal and WhatsApp accounts

Russian-linked hackers target Signal and WhatsApp accounts by tricking users into sharing security codes rather than breaking encryption, successfully compromising government officials, journalists, and military personnel globally.
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fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Russian government hackers targeting Signal and WhatsApp users, Dutch spies warn | TechCrunch

Russian state actors are conducting large-scale phishing campaigns targeting Signal and WhatsApp users, particularly government, military officials, and journalists worldwide, using social engineering rather than malware.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Russian crims phish way into Signal and WhatsApp accounts

Russian-linked hackers target Signal and WhatsApp accounts by tricking users into sharing security codes rather than breaking encryption, successfully compromising government officials, journalists, and military personnel globally.
Privacy professionals
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Telegram messaging app was fastest growing source of fraud in 2025, Revolut says

Telegram fraud cases in Ireland surged 135% in 2025, becoming the fastest-growing source of authorised push payment scams, accounting for one-fifth of all reported scams globally.
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fromZDNET
1 month ago

I've used Tor browser for years, but now I'm using it on my Android phone - here's why

Tor Browser provides maximum privacy and anonymity on Android by routing traffic through encrypted relays, hiding IP addresses and location from websites, ISPs, and governments.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Dutch intelligence services warn of Russian hackers targeting Signal and WhatsApp

Russian hackers have launched "a large-scale global cyber campaign to gain access to Signal and WhatsApp accounts belonging to dignitaries, military personnel and civil servants." According to the Dutch alert, hackers are imitating support chatbots to trick key targets into revealing their PINs for those communication platforms, which allows the bad actors to access incoming messages.
Information security
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Phone acting weird? 5 red flags that could point to hackers

Your mobile phone is a treasure trove of personal and confidential information. That's why it's a prime target for hackers who want to compromise or steal your data. Through malicious apps and websites, phishing attacks, and other threats, an attacker can gain control of your device through spyware. But how can you tell if your phone has been hacked or tapped?
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fromFast Company
2 months ago

This new privacy-focused phone service is designed to keep your phone from getting hacked

Cape is a US-wide privacy-focused cellphone carrier that prevents SIM swapping and IMSI-catcher surveillance while minimizing customer data collection and encrypting voicemails.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Is spyware hiding on your phone? How to find out and remove it - fast

Spyware is one of the top threats to your mobile security and can severely impact your handset's performance if you are unlucky enough to become infected. It is a type of malware that typically lands on your iPhone or Android phone through malicious mobile apps or through phishing links, emails, and messages. While appearing to be a legitimate software package or useful utility, spyware will operate quietly in the background to monitor your movements,
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