The EU’s age verification app has a privacy problem — and it may be more than just a ‘bug in an app’

The European Commission promises its app is a secure and private solution to let citizens prove their age without exposing their sensitive data. While it’s an improvement compared to many, security experts aren’t convinced…

‘Identity is the new battleground’: Why your IT helpdesk is suddenly getting a lot of bizarre calls

Okta vishing attacks rely on impersonation and urgency, allowing attackers to manipulate support staff and quickly escalate into large-scale data breaches.

“SIM-Farm-as-a-Service”: How a Belarus-based network hijacked UK and US telcos to enable global fraud

Investigation maps 94 SIM farm deployments connected to 35 mobile carriers including major UK and US networks.

‘We will reveal their identity photos, names, location, and other’: Experts reveal extraordinary battle between rival ransomware gangs — and how victims can get their data back

A ransomware group is threatening to expose a rival’s members while offering victims decryption, creating a risky and unusual cybercrime conflict.

“Essentially invisible:” How hackers ‘trojan-horsed’ QEMU virtual machines to bypass security and drop ransomware

Hackers hide ransomware tools inside virtual machines using QEMU, allowing attacks to bypass security controls and remain largely invisible.

Beyond no-log: Tor looks into seizure-proof servers that forget your data

The Tor Project is working with relay operators to develop “stateless” servers that run entirely in RAM. By forgetting all data upon reboot, these self-wiping relays will protect users and node operators from hardware seiz…

I took the UK’s online safety survey — here are the red flags every privacy advocate should know

The UK wants to hear what citizens have to say about plans to improve children’s online safety. However, the survey, seems to be pushing respondents in one direction.

The UK doesn’t want to force you to have a digital ID — but a ‘trust me bro’ approach won’t make the cut

The new voluntary approach to UK digital IDs is a welcome change. But is it enough to ensure our most sensitive data remains private, secured, and free from abuse? The government wants to hear your say.

ExpressVPN uncovers 3.7 million items of leaked AI chatbot data. A reminder of how vital encryption is

Data from AI-powered chatbots may expose more than you think, according to a recent study by ExpressVPN. Here’s all you need to know.