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Category: Privacy

Bitcoin ATM Scams Hit $333 Million, FBI Says It’s “Not Slowing Down”
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Bitcoin ATM Scams Hit $333 Million, FBI Says It’s “Not Slowing Down”

Cryptocurrency scams using Bitcoin ATMs are exploding. The FBI says losses hit $333.5 million in just the first 11 months of 2025, a massive increase from $250 million the year before. Authorities are now suing ATM operators and pushing for new regulations as scammers increasingly target older victi

by Aaron ValeJanuary 2, 2026
Google and Microsoft Keep Dutch Data Center Energy Use Secret
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Google and Microsoft Keep Dutch Data Center Energy Use Secret

A new report reveals that tech giants Google and Microsoft are not disclosing the energy usage of their data centers in the Netherlands, despite European Energy Efficiency Directive requirements. The Dutch government currently has no legal power to force compliance, raising transparency and sustaina

by Elijah PorterJanuary 2, 2026
VPNs in 2026: More Scrutiny, Smarter Tech, and a Big Fight
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VPNs in 2026: More Scrutiny, Smarter Tech, and a Big Fight

The VPN industry is heading into a critical 2026. According to TechRadar, it will be defined by a three-pronged challenge: navigating potential government restrictions, rolling out post-quantum encryption, and improving extra security features. It’s a year of high-stakes evolution, not revolution.

by Elijah PorterJanuary 2, 2026
Instagram’s Boss Says Authenticity Is Now a Weapon
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Instagram’s Boss Says Authenticity Is Now a Weapon

Instagram’s leader says the era of trusting your eyes is over. As AI makes flawless fakes trivial, the platform’s future hinges on verifying realness, not just detecting fakes. The entire concept of what makes a creator valuable is being rewritten.

by Elijah PorterJanuary 1, 2026
Kids Are Using AI Chatbots For Dark, Violent Roleplay
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Kids Are Using AI Chatbots For Dark, Violent Roleplay

Schools are focused on AI cheating, but new data reveals a darker trend. Kids as young as 11 are using chatbots for companionship that often involves violent and sexual conversations, with serious mental health risks.

by Aaron ValeDecember 30, 2025
Wired subscriber data leaked after hackers warn Condé Nast
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Wired subscriber data leaked after hackers warn Condé Nast

Hackers have leaked a database of 2.3 million Wired subscribers. The group, Lovely, claims to have stolen 40 million more records from other Condé Nast publications after the company allegedly ignored warnings about security flaws.

by Aaron ValeDecember 30, 2025
Telecom networks are under siege, and the stakes are huge
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Telecom networks are under siege, and the stakes are huge

Telecom networks are no longer just about dropped calls. They’ve become a primary battleground for cyberattacks with real-world consequences, from disrupted payments to espionage. A new threat report details how attackers are embedding themselves deep inside these critical systems.

by Elijah PorterDecember 30, 2025
Apple’s Digital ID Plan Adds 7 States, But Is It Useful Yet?
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Apple’s Digital ID Plan Adds 7 States, But Is It Useful Yet?

Apple is planning to bring its digital driver’s license feature in the Wallet app to at least seven more U.S. states. The feature is already live in 13 states and Puerto Rico, accepted at TSA checkpoints in over 250 airports. However, its utility remains narrow, as you still need a physical ID for m

by Aaron ValeDecember 24, 2025
OpenAI Mulls Ads in ChatGPT, While a US-EU Censorship Fight Erupts
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OpenAI Mulls Ads in ChatGPT, While a US-EU Censorship Fight Erupts

Internal discussions at OpenAI show the company is exploring sponsored content within ChatGPT responses. The news broke alongside a major diplomatic spat, with US officials threatening to bar EU regulators over the bloc’s content moderation rules.

by Elijah PorterDecember 24, 2025
Archaeologists Solve a 300-Year-Old Mystery of a Missing Poet
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Archaeologists Solve a 300-Year-Old Mystery of a Missing Poet

After a fire in 2019, archaeologists found 100 burials under Notre Dame. One, nicknamed “The Horseman,” has now been linked to the lost poet Joachim du Bellay, who died in 1560. The identification hinges on bone analysis and historical records, though one detail doesn’t quite match.

by Elijah PorterDecember 22, 2025

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