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Google Just Took a Major Swipe at a Massive Proxy Network
CybersecurityInnovationPrivacy

Google Just Took a Major Swipe at a Massive Proxy Network

Google has led a coordinated takedown of the massive IPIDEA residential proxy network. The service was a key tool for state-linked hackers and cybercriminals, hiding their attacks behind millions of compromised devices.

by Aaron ValeJanuary 29, 2026
Samsung’s warranty plan in Europe just got way more generous
BusinessPrivacyStartups

Samsung’s warranty plan in Europe just got way more generous

Samsung is dramatically upgrading its Care Plus warranty service for European customers. The changes include unlimited accidental damage repairs and introducing a Theft and Loss plan for the first time in the region.

by Aaron ValeJanuary 29, 2026
White House Calls Crypto and Banks to Table Over Stalled Bill
BusinessPrivacySoftware

White House Calls Crypto and Banks to Table Over Stalled Bill

The White House is summoning crypto and banking industry reps to try and salvage a stalled digital asset bill. The key fight? Whether crypto exchanges can offer rewards on customer token holdings, which banks say siphons deposits.

by Aaron ValeJanuary 29, 2026
That ‘M’ In The URL Might Actually Be An ‘RN’ In A Sneaky New Phishing Scam
CybersecurityPrivacyTechnology

That ‘M’ In The URL Might Actually Be An ‘RN’ In A Sneaky New Phishing Scam

Cybercriminals are using a font illusion, replacing the letter “m” with “rn” in domain names to create fake websites. The trick is nearly invisible on high-res screens, especially smartphones, making it easy to fall for.

by Aaron ValeJanuary 26, 2026
The Social Media Trial That Could Change Everything
PrivacySoftwareTechnology

The Social Media Trial That Could Change Everything

A major trial is underway, with a plaintiff claiming social media addiction caused her mental health disorders. It’s the first of thousands of similar lawsuits against Meta, TikTok, Snap, and YouTube. The verdict could redefine platform liability.

by Aaron ValeJanuary 26, 2026
EU Investigates xAI’s Grok Over Deepfakes, and It’s a Big Deal
AIPrivacySoftware

EU Investigates xAI’s Grok Over Deepfakes, and It’s a Big Deal

European regulators have opened a formal probe into xAI, focusing on whether its Grok chatbot adequately mitigated risks of generating harmful deepfakes. This follows bans in Malaysia and Indonesia and a separate UK investigation. The outcome could set a major precedent for AI accountability.

by Aaron ValeJanuary 26, 2026
Is AI Finally Sparking a Global Productivity Boom?
HardwarePrivacySoftware

Is AI Finally Sparking a Global Productivity Boom?

According to Reuters, recent PMI data from the UK and Germany shows a surprising trend: business output is rising while employment is falling. Economists see this as a potential sign that AI-driven productivity gains are going global, which could help central banks fight inflation but also threatens

by Elijah PorterJanuary 26, 2026
This Simple Script Rips Microsoft’s AI Out of Windows 11
PrivacySoftwareTechnology

This Simple Script Rips Microsoft’s AI Out of Windows 11

A new, user-friendly tool is making it easier than ever for Windows 11 users to remove unwanted AI features. The RemoveWindowsAi script disables Copilot, Recall, and even hunts down hidden AI packages, offering a cleaner, simpler PC experience.

by Aaron ValeJanuary 25, 2026
Amazon’s New Dashboard Tracks Exactly How Long You’re In The Office
BusinessPrivacySoftware

Amazon’s New Dashboard Tracks Exactly How Long You’re In The Office

Amazon has equipped managers with a new dashboard that tracks not just if employees come to the office, but how many hours they spend there. The tool flags “Low-Time Badgers” and others, standardizing RTO enforcement across its corporate workforce.

by Aaron ValeJanuary 8, 2026
OpenAI’s 20 Million ChatGPT Logs Head to Court. So Much for Privacy.
AIDataPrivacy

OpenAI’s 20 Million ChatGPT Logs Head to Court. So Much for Privacy.

In a major AI copyright case, OpenAI has been ordered by a US court to turn over 20 million ChatGPT user logs. The logs are reportedly “de-identified,” but the sheer volume highlights the immense privacy risks of using cloud-based AI. Experts warn your chatbot conversations could one day be used as

by Aaron ValeJanuary 8, 2026

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