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A dart that has landed in the middle of a bullseye on a red target

Targeted ads are a problem—here’s why

By River Hart published

I'll be watching you... Are we swapping our digital privacy for a little convenience? Here’s what you need to know.

I'll be watching you...
In this photo illustration, the WhatsApp logo is displayed on a smartphone screen.

WhatsApp encryption isn't the problem, metadata is

By Chiara Castro published

Despite WhatsApp being under scrutiny for data vulnerability, don't worry, its encryption is not flawed. But this doesn't mean you are completely out of risk.

Cyber Security
Union Jack flag and Big Ben, multiple exposure

The dark web is full of UK MPs' leaked personal data

By Chiara Castro published

Breaking Over two-thirds of MPs in the House of Commons have had their data exposed, including those looking after UK cybersecurity. This is what's at stake.

Breaking
Google One app on a phone in a jeans pocket

Google One VPN rebrands as Pixel VPN as service axed for most

By Chiara Castro published

While Google One’s VPN is being discontinued on June 20, 2024, Pixel users will still be able to use the Pixel VPN by Google.

Cyber Security
In this photo illustration, the ChatGPT logo is seen displayed on a smartphone and the flag of the European Union on the background.

EU ChatGPT Taskforce: a road to GDPR enforcement on AI?

By Chiara Castro published

Breaking The EU ChatGPT Taskforce has just shared the preliminary findings of its year-long scrutiny of OpenAI—and the results aren't promising for the AI giant.

Breaking
VPN on laptop screen

VPNs aren't invincible—5 things a VPN can't protect you from

By Chiara Castro last updated

VPN VPNs are a great way to boost your online privacy, but not even the best services are bulletproof against all digital threats. Here's what VPNs can't do and what to do instead.

VPN
A person spying through a gap of light

Windows Recall sounds like a privacy nightmare – here's why I'm worried

By Andreas Theodorou published

Opinion Screenshotting everything you do and feeding it into an AI model could be a recipe for disaster.

Opinion
A laptop with a red screen with a white skull on it with the message: "RANSOMWARE. All your files are encrypted."

5 steps to take if your business gets hacked

By Sam Dawson published

Help mitigate the impact of a cyber attack with these tips

Cyber Security
A hospital room with a bed and two lights hanging above it. The room is dark.

It's been a bad week for public cybersecurity

By Olivia Powell published

Ransomware attacks have meant that hospitals are fighting infections both in their wards and in their computer systems.

Cyber Security
Two cybercriminals escape with stolen login credentials

How does a data breach affect you and why should you care?

By River Hart published

Data breaches Hackers are hungry for your data, but does it really matter if they get their hands on it via a breach? Spoiler: yes.

Data breaches
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