Firefox 151’s built-in VPN now allows users to choose server locations—US, UK, France, Canada, and Germany. While a big privacy step, the feature remains browser-only and capped at 50GB per month, raising questions about its effectiveness versus paid VPNs.
WhatsApp is developing a proprietary, encrypted cloud backup system to replace Google Drive and iCloud, promising enhanced privacy with passkey authentication and dedicated storage options.
WhatsApp is quietly building its own encrypted cloud backup service, aiming to break free from Google Drive and iCloud. With biometric passkeys and proprietary servers, your chats may soon be safer than ever — but what’s the catch?
The Supreme Court is likely to rule that police must obtain a warrant before conducting sweeping searches of cellphone location data near crime scenes, signaling a major shift for digital privacy.
Vibing.exe posed as a productivity tool on the Microsoft Store but secretly harvested user data—including screens, audio, and clipboard content—raising urgent concerns about privacy, oversight, and the integrity of trusted app platforms.
As digital devices become treasure troves of personal data, Italy’s Justice Minister Carlo Nordio urges Parliament to impose stricter judicial controls on law enforcement’s access, raising the stakes for privacy and civil rights.
The EU is set to launch a privacy-centric age verification app that confirms users’ age without revealing their identity. This bold move aims to balance child protection with digital privacy, but can it deliver on its promise?
The Optocam Zero is reigniting interest in DIY digital photography with its blend of classic charm and modern features. Explore how this open-source camera is empowering users to reclaim control, privacy, and creativity in a smartphone-dominated world.
Behind the lure of free streaming lies a sophisticated world of cyber threats and organized crime. In 2026, piracy is no longer harmless—it's a direct route to fraud, identity theft, and AI-driven scams.
Virginia’s new law banning the sale of precise geolocation data marks a turning point in the fight for digital privacy, with other states poised to follow and data brokers under increasing scrutiny.