VPN Marketing is Full of Hot Air. Here’s What Actually Matters.
A new guide cuts through the noise of VPN marketing. It turns out terms like “military-grade encryption” are basically meaningless, and server counts don’t matter much either.
Category: Privacy
US Bans EU’s Ex-Tech Enforcer in Wild Visa Clash Over Censorship
The US State Department has barred five Europeans, including former EU commissioner Thierry Breton, from entering the country. The move is retaliation for Europe’s Digital Services Act, which can fine companies like X up to 6% of global revenue.
Ubuntu’s new telemetry is actually good, and here’s why
Canonical is replacing its old Ubuntu Report system with a new, open-source telemetry tool called Ubuntu Insights. The data, which is entirely opt-in and contains no personal information, is used to improve the OS and convince hardware vendors to support Linux. It’s a rare case of telemetry done rig
New Mac Malware Sneaks Past Apple’s Defenses
A stealthier version of MacSync Stealer malware is now targeting macOS users. It arrives as a fully signed and notarized application, bypassing many of Apple’s built-in security warnings. This marks a significant shift in how attackers are distributing threats.
AI Is Smashing Copyright and Antitrust Together
The massive scale required to train frontier AI models is creating an unprecedented clash between copyright and antitrust doctrines. Legal expert Daryl Lim warns against using antitrust as a proxy for copyright enforcement, arguing it could freeze innovation.
Sony’s PSN security flaw might let hackers bypass 2FA and passkeys
A tech journalist reports their PlayStation Network account was compromised twice, even with a passkey and 2FA enabled. The hacker allegedly used a flaw in Sony’s internal tools, requiring only the account’s email address.
Italy Slaps Apple With Huge Fine Over Privacy Feature
Italy’s competition regulator has hit Apple with a massive €98.6 million fine over its App Tracking Transparency feature. The authority argues the privacy tool is “disproportionate” and creates an unfair burden for third-party developers. Apple says it will appeal the decision.
UK Foreign Office Confirms Hack, But Downplays China Link
The UK government has confirmed a cyberattack on its Foreign Office systems, first detected in October. While a tabloid reported Chinese state hackers stole visa application data, officials call that speculation and say the risk to individuals is low.
Brits Are Turning to AI for Therapy, and It’s Getting Weird
A startling report shows one in three people in the UK are now using AI devices like ChatGPT for emotional support. This growing digital dependency is creating real-world consequences, from user withdrawal symptoms to critical safety risks.
Adobe’s AI Training Lands It In Yet Another Copyright Lawsuit
Adobe is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging it used pirated books to train its SlimLM AI model. The case centers on the controversial Books3 dataset, which is at the heart of numerous other lawsuits against tech giants like Apple and Salesforce.