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Hackers can now spy on you through your headphones and speakers in seconds
By Alex Blake published
Researchers have discovered that hackers can access millions of speakers and headphones in just a few seconds.

Security researchers warn Telegram links can doxx you – even with a VPN
By Rene Millman published
A new exploit found by researchers forces the Telegram app to bypass its own encryption tunnels, leaving your data exposed

Proton's Lifetime account raffle raises $1.27 million for digital rights advocates
By Mark Gill published
With the money generated from its 2025 Lifetime Account Charity Fundraiser, Proton has awarded grants to ten community-chosen groups defending privacy online and digital rights.

Roblox rolls out mandatory age verification for chat features globally
By Rene Millman last updated
If you want to chat on Roblox, get your ID ready. The platform is expanding mandatory age verification globally, raising new questions about data privacy and user safety.

Age verification changed the internet in 2025 – here's what it means for your privacy in 2026
By Chiara Castro published
We spoke with leading privacy experts and VPN industry analysts to discuss age verification online and explore why your privacy could be at risk in 2026.

The EU prepares ground for wider data retention – and VPN providers are among the targets
By Chiara Castro last updated
With the Chat Control bill entering its final stage, the EU Council has been busy thinking about what a new data retention framework could look like.

Privacy vs control: a “whack-a-mole game” with no clear winners
By Rob Dunne published
Are authorities going too far in their pursuit of safety?

Creating apps like Signal or WhatsApp could be 'hostile activity,' claims UK watchdog
By Chiara Castro published
It's the latest blow to encryption in the UK

Chat Control: EU Commissioner backs Parliament line on targeted monitoring
By Chiara Castro published
As the trialogue negotiations are set to begin on Tuesday, December 9, the debate on the controversial Child Sexual Abuse Regulation (CSAR) flares up.

Experts "deeply concerned" by India's plan to force all smartphones to run pre-installed security app
By Chiara Castro last updated
Authorities said the state-owned Sanchar Saathi app comes as a way to halt cybercrime, but digital rights experts fear for users' privacy and mission creep. Here's all we know.
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