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Smartphone screen showing WhatsApp settings with a username field.

WhatsApp Introduces Usernames to Enhance User Privacy

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that lets you reserve a unique username, giving you more control over your privacy and allowing you to keep your phone number hidden. This move is all about putting you in the driver's seat, letting you choose how you connect with others on the platform.

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AI Zero Trust Security: Must-Have Best Practices

AI Zero Trust Security: Must-Have Best Practices

AI Zero Trust turns verification and least‑privilege into a proactive, adaptive defense that spots, predicts, and responds to threats in real time—reducing friction for legitimate users while tightening security. Do it right by investing in clean telemetry, explainable models, privacy safeguards, and human oversight to avoid bias and stay ahead of adversaries.

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Samsung Unveils Significant Security Upgrades for One UI 8

Samsung Unveils Significant Security Upgrades for One UI 8

Samsung announces major security enhancements for One UI 8, providing users with improved protection and privacy features for enhanced mobile safety.

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Widespread Browser Hijacking Affects 2.3 Million Chrome and Edge Users

Widespread Browser Hijacking Affects 2.3 Million Chrome and Edge Users

Widespread browser hijacking impacts 2.3 million Chrome and Edge users, compromising security and altering user settings. Protect your browsing now!

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Dangerous Chrome Extensions Discovered on Web Store with 1.7 Million Installs

Dangerous Chrome Extensions Discovered on Web Store with 1.7 Million Installs

“Discover dangerous Chrome extensions found on the Web Store, impacting 1.7 million users. Learn how to protect your data and browse safely.”

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Cryptohack Update: Unpacking the $100 Million Nobitex Breach

Cryptohack Update: Unpacking the $100 Million Nobitex Breach

“Explore the $100 million Nobitex breach in our Cryptohack update. Uncover details of the hack and its implications for crypto security.”

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Meta calls €200M EU fine over pay-or-consent ad model ‘unlawful’

Meta calls €200M EU fine over pay-or-consent ad model ‘unlawful’

Meta labels the €200M EU fine over its pay-or-consent ad model as ‘unlawful,’ challenging the legality of the decision.

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Let’s Encrypt Stops Certificate Expiry Emails to Reduce Costs and Enhance Privacy

Let’s Encrypt Stops Certificate Expiry Emails to Reduce Costs and Enhance Privacy

Let’s Encrypt halts certificate expiry emails to cut costs and boost user privacy, marking a significant shift in their operational approach.

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Psylo Browser Enhances Privacy by Assigning Unique IP Addresses to Each Tab

Psylo Browser Enhances Privacy by Assigning Unique IP Addresses to Each Tab

Psylo Browser boosts privacy by assigning unique IP addresses to each tab, ensuring secure browsing and protecting user identity from tracking.

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Asana Alerts: MCP AI Feature Compromised Customer Data Across Organizations

Asana Alerts: MCP AI Feature Compromised Customer Data Across Organizations

Asana Alerts: MCP AI feature breach exposes customer data, raising concerns across organizations. Stay informed and protect your information.

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Meta Now Running WhatsApp Ads, Six Years After 2018 Promise

Meta Now Running WhatsApp Ads, Six Years After 2018 Promise

Meta launches WhatsApp ads, fulfilling its 2018 promise after six years. Discover how this strategic move boosts engagement and revenue growth.

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Open for Comment: No SUPI-Based Paging

Open for Comment: No SUPI-Based Paging

Review the analysis on eliminating SUPI-based paging. Discover technical insights, privacy impacts, and what this change means for network evolution today.

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New Atomic macOS Stealer Campaign Exploits ClickFix to Target Apple Users

New Atomic macOS Stealer Campaign Exploits ClickFix to Target Apple Users

Atomic macOS Stealer campaign exploits ClickFix to target Apple users, compromising systems and stealing sensitive data. Stay informed and secure your Mac.

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Windows Recall Disrupted by Signal Blocks

Windows Recall Disrupted by Signal Blocks

Windows recall disrupted by signal blocks causes delays and impacts system updates and user operations.

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Apple Warns of Mercenary Spyware Threats

Apple Warns of Mercenary Spyware Threats

Apple warns of mercenary spyware threats, urging users to stay vigilant against evolving espionage tactics and data compromise risks.

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Inside Amazon’s Red Team Strategy to Prevent Kids from Ordering 50 Pizzas via Alexa+

Inside Amazon’s Red Team Strategy to Prevent Kids from Ordering 50 Pizzas via Alexa+

Inside Amazon’s Red Team reveals innovative safeguards that stop kids from accidentally ordering 50 pizzas via Alexa+.

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WhatsApp Debuts Secure AI-Driven Message Privacy Enhancements

WhatsApp Debuts Secure AI-Driven Message Privacy Enhancements

WhatsApp debuts AI-powered security upgrades to boost message privacy with advanced encryption and smarter, secure communication features.

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WhatsApp Introduces Enhanced Chat Privacy Features for Sensitive Messages

WhatsApp Introduces Enhanced Chat Privacy Features for Sensitive Messages

WhatsApp unveils new chat privacy features, allowing users to send sensitive messages with enhanced security and control over their conversations.

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Google Removes Cookie Prompt in Chrome and Enhances IP Privacy in Incognito Mode

Google Removes Cookie Prompt in Chrome and Enhances IP Privacy in Incognito Mode

Google removes cookie prompts in Chrome and boosts IP privacy in Incognito Mode, enhancing user experience and online security.

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Farewell to Google Privacy Sandbox

Farewell to Google Privacy Sandbox

Explore the implications of bidding farewell to Google Privacy Sandbox and its impact on online privacy, advertising, and user experience.

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Chrome Extension Exploit: Cookie-Bite Attack PoC Steals Session Tokens

Chrome Extension Exploit: Cookie-Bite Attack PoC Steals Session Tokens

Discover the Cookie-Bite attack PoC that exploits Chrome extensions to steal session tokens, compromising user security and privacy.

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4chan, the ‘Internet’s Trash Can,’ Faces Invasion from Competing Forum

4chan, the ‘Internet’s Trash Can,’ Faces Invasion from Competing Forum

4chan, dubbed the ‘Internet’s Trash Can,’ confronts competition as new forums emerge, challenging its chaotic legacy and user base.

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