A dramatic, late-night scramble in Congress has kept controversial US surveillance powers alive—at least for now. As lawmakers wrangle over privacy and security, the short-term extension of Section 702 sets the stage for another high-stakes battle.
Italy’s Higher Institute of Health claims ‘privacy and cyber by design’ for its website, but a Netcrook investigation reveals how technical and analytical cookies may be mapping users’ behaviors and raising fresh privacy concerns.
With Europe's Chat Control law expired, tech giants continue scanning private messages, raising urgent questions about privacy, encryption, and whether corporate policy now overrides democratic law.
Congress narrowly avoided a lapse in government surveillance powers by passing a 10-day extension of Section 702, highlighting deep divisions over privacy, security, and the future of warrantless spying.
Google has blocked 8.3 billion policy-violating ads and rolled out sweeping privacy updates in Android 17. Learn how AI-powered defenses and stricter app permissions are redefining digital security in 2025.
The EU’s AI Act puts the Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment (FRIA) at the center of efforts to safeguard democracy and justice in the age of artificial intelligence. With shifting deadlines and missing guidelines, is Europe ready to protect citizens against the risks of high-risk AI systems?
As the EU launches a digital age verification app, the challenge shifts from technology to politics. Will Europe find the balance between online safety and privacy?
A recent investigation reveals Chrome’s vulnerabilities to fingerprinting and header-based tracking, highlighting how billions of users remain exposed despite Google’s privacy promises. Experts warn that real privacy requires advanced detection tools and user vigilance.
With Section 702 of FISA set to expire, President Trump’s demand for an extension deepens the divide between national security supporters and privacy advocates, as Congress confronts the future of U.S. surveillance powers.
Elon Musk’s XChat promises to revolutionize private messaging with robust encryption, self-destruct features, and zero tracking. But can it truly deliver on its security claims? Netcrook investigates.