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Law enforcement shuts down VPN service allegedly used by ransomware gangs

Law enforcement agencies have dismantled First VPN, a service investigators say was used by at least 25 ransomware gangs and thousands of other cybercriminals to hide attacks and infrastructure.

May 22, 2026Read more

AI & TechnologyNews

OpenAI model disproves long-standing mathematical conjecture in research milestone

An OpenAI model has disproved a long-standing mathematical conjecture, highlighting how advanced AI systems are beginning to contribute directly to scientific research.

May 21, 2026Read more

Privacy & DataVPN & Encryption

Discord turns on end-to-end encryption for voice and video calls by default

Discord has made end-to-end encryption the default for all voice and video calls, except stage channels, giving users private conversations without any setup.

May 20, 2026Read more

CybersecurityNews

NYC Health + Hospitals says breach exposed medical records and biometric data for 1.8 million people

NYC Health + Hospitals says hackers stole medical records, identity documents and biometric data in a breach that affects at least 1.8 million people.

May 19, 2026Read more

AI & TechnologyNews

Apple’s Siri revamp may lean on auto-deleting chats to ease privacy concerns

Apple is expected to emphasize privacy when it unveils a revamped Siri in June, with a possible auto-delete feature for chats and tighter limits on how long user data is stored.

May 18, 2026Read more

Privacy & DataVPN & Encryption

Mozilla urges UK regulators not to restrict VPNs in online safety push

Mozilla is urging UK regulators not to restrict VPNs as part of new online safety measures, saying the tools are essential for privacy, security and digital literacy.

May 17, 2026Read more

AI & TechnologyNews

OpenAI expands ChatGPT into personal finance with bank account connections

OpenAI has launched a preview of ChatGPT personal finance tools for Pro users in the U.S., allowing bank account connections through Plaid for spending analysis, portfolio tracking and payment management.

May 16, 2026Read more

Privacy & DataVPN & Encryption

Research says Mullvad’s shared exit IPs can still help fingerprint users

Research suggests Mullvad’s shared exit IP system may still enable fingerprinting because exit IPs are deterministically assigned from a user’s WireGuard key.

May 15, 2026Read more

AI & TechnologyNews

Apple Pushes Back on EU Plan That Could Force Android Open to Rival AI Services

Apple is opposing a European Union proposal that could force Google to open Android to rival AI services, warning that the change could create privacy and safety risks for users.

May 14, 2026Read more

AI & TechnologyNews

OpenAI sued over ChatGPT drug advice in teen’s death

OpenAI is facing a wrongful death lawsuit from the parents of a 19-year-old who died after allegedly following ChatGPT’s drug advice, including guidance on mixing kratom and Xanax.

May 13, 2026Read more

Privacy & DataVPN & Encryption

Google and Apple begin rolling out end-to-end encrypted RCS texts between Android and iPhone

Google and Apple have started rolling out end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging between Android and iPhone users, bringing a long-awaited privacy upgrade to cross-platform texting.

May 12, 2026Read more

Privacy & DataVPN & Encryption

GM settles California lawsuit over OnStar driving data sales

General Motors agreed to pay $12.75 million and stop selling driving data to consumer reporting agencies for five years, settling a California lawsuit over its OnStar data practices.

May 11, 2026Read more

Privacy & DataVPN & Encryption

GrapheneOS patches Android VPN leak Google declined to fix

GrapheneOS has patched an Android VPN bypass that could leak a user’s real IP address even with Always-On VPN and lockdown mode enabled, after Google declined to fix the issue.

May 10, 2026Read more

AI & TechnologyNews

Cloudflare says AI made 1,100 jobs obsolete as revenue hits record high

Cloudflare said it will cut about 1,100 jobs, or 20% of its workforce, arguing that AI-driven efficiency gains—not cost-cutting—made the layoffs necessary even as quarterly revenue hit a record.

May 9, 2026Read more

Privacy & DataVPN & Encryption

Apple and Meta Push Back on Canadian Bill Over Encryption Concerns

Apple and Meta are opposing a Canadian bill that critics say could force tech companies to weaken encryption or create backdoors, raising fresh privacy concerns.

May 8, 2026Read more

Privacy & DataVPN & Encryption

Canadian privacy regulators say OpenAI violated federal and provincial laws in AI training practices

Canadian privacy regulators say OpenAI violated federal and provincial privacy laws in the way it collected data and trained its AI models, and the company has agreed to make changes to ChatGPT.

May 7, 2026Read more

AI & TechnologyNews

Apple’s iOS 27 could let users pick third-party AI models for iPhone tasks

Apple is reportedly planning iOS 27 support for third-party AI models, giving users more choice over how Apple Intelligence features like Siri and Writing Tools work.

May 6, 2026Read more

Privacy & DataVPN & Encryption

Chrome’s silent Gemini Nano download raises privacy concerns over on-device AI

Google Chrome is reportedly automatically downloading a 4 GB Gemini Nano model file to user devices without an explicit prompt, raising privacy, transparency and surveillance concerns.

May 5, 2026Read more