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QR codes are being weaponized in new quishing attacks, and most people don’t realize – here's how to stay safe
QR codes have become part of our everyday life, which is what makes them the perfect target for scammers. Quishing is dangerous – here's how to avoid it.
How to safely verify your age on X – prove your age without risking your personal data
X's new age verification system promises safety, but it also poses several privacy dilemmas for users
The EU could be scanning your chats by October 2025 – here's everything we know
As Denmark began its EU Presidency on July 1, 2025, the Chat Control proposal came back to the lawmakers' table on the very first day.
Google confirms the UK has not asked it to weaken encryption with a backdoor – unlike Apple
Google has just confirmed that the UK hasn't asked it to weaken its end-to-end encryption by installing a backdoor. Apple wasn't so lucky, though.
After the UK, online age verification is landing in the EU
Five EU countries are set to test an age verification app to protect children, despite privacy and security concerns.
The UK could make a U-turn on Apple's encryption backdoor demand
US officials have criticized the order that led Apple to remove its iCloud end-to-end encryption feature in the UK in February. Now, the UK is reportedly looking for a way to back down.
Is paid antivirus really worth it?
Antivirus Free antivirus apps often contain have hidden costs - and there is good reason to splash out for antivirus protection.
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