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Iran is discouraging its people from using free VPNs
By Chiara Castro published
As the internet gets restricted, VPN demand has soared across the country since June 13.

Iran encourages citizens to use a messaging app previously flagged as a state surveillance tool
By Chiara Castro published
Iran-developed application, Bale Messenger was found to lack end-to-end encryption and share users' sensitive data with the app server. Experts warn against their use.

WhatsApp ads are here – but can you trust that your messages will stay private?
By Chiara Castro last updated
Meta is introducing WhatsApp ads on a rolling basis. Privacy experts have raise the alarm regarding the future of the service, despite WhatsApp's assurance that end-to-end encryption remains.

Iranians asked to delete WhatsApp as internet restrictions intensify
By Chiara Castro published
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You can now create ChatGPT AI images using WhatsApp and it's ridiculously easy to do – here's how
By Graham Barlow published
Now you can create viral ChatGPT AI-generated images inside WhatsApp.

VPN demand skyrockets in Iran amid new internet restrictions across the country
By Chiara Castro published
Latest statistics show a daily increase of up more than 700% since June 13, 2025, despite reports of VPN throttling.

WhatsApp is officially getting ads – and I’m worried it’s a slippery slope from here
By Hamish Hector published

The AI arms race: why we need AI to fight AI attacks
By Andrew Bud published
Glitching videos. Spelling mistakes. No blinking. Robotic audio. Unnatural tone. Historical hallmarks of a deepfake...
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