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Stalkerware Kingpin Walks Free: Justice Fails to Deter Digital Spying

06 Apr 2026 news 🌍 North America

The founder of pcTattletale, a major stalkerware app, has been convicted but escapes prison with only a fine—the first such U.S. prosecution in years, raising concerns about the effectiveness of cybercrime deterrence.

#Stalkerware | #Cybercrime | #Privacy

Encrypted Shadows: How Encryption Both Shields and Empowers Cybercrime

01 Apr 2026 news

Encryption protects our digital world but also empowers cybercriminals. Discover how this technology sits at the heart of fierce debates over privacy, security, and the future of law enforcement.

#Cybercrime | #Encryption | #Privacy

Silent Screening: Privacy Risks and New Rules for Patient Data in Healthcare Outreach

27 Mar 2026 news 🌍 Europe

A major privacy shift lets hospitals reuse patient contact information for screening invitations. Investigate the legal changes, the privacy safeguards, and the risks for patients as public health and data protection collide.

#Privacy | #Healthcare | #Data Protection

Face-Off in the Streets: Why the 2027 Facial Recognition Ban Matters

25 Mar 2026 news

A dramatic halt on facial recognition technology in public spaces until 2027 sparks debate over privacy, surveillance, and the future of digital rights. What does this pause mean for society?

#Facial Recognition | #Moratorium | #Privacy

Apple Maps to Introduce Ads: Privacy, Power, and a New Business Model

25 Mar 2026 news 🌍 North America

Apple Maps is rolling out sponsored search results in the US and Canada, blending privacy promises with new advertising ambitions. What does this mean for users and businesses?

#Apple Maps | #Advertising | #Privacy

Firefox 149.0: Mozilla Unveils Free Built-in VPN and Major Security Upgrades

25 Mar 2026 news 🌍 North America

Mozilla’s Firefox 149.0 update launches a free built-in VPN, advanced malicious site blocking, and a unified privacy panel—empowering users in the fight for online security and control.

#Firefox | #VPN | #Privacy

Hong Kong Police Granted Sweeping Powers to Demand Device Passwords

25 Mar 2026 news 🌍 Asia

New amendments to Hong Kong’s National Security Law empower police to require suspects to provide access to private devices, fueling fears of surveillance and civil liberties erosion.

#Hong Kong | #National Security Law | #Privacy

Passwords or Prison: Hong Kong's Security Law Tightens Digital Controls

25 Mar 2026 news 🌍 Asia

Hong Kong expands its National Security Law, empowering police to demand passwords and decrypt devices from suspects. Refusal means prison, critics warn of eroding privacy and freedoms.

#Hong Kong | #Privacy | #National Security Law

Firefox 149: Free Built-In VPN Debuts—Here’s What You Need to Know

25 Mar 2026 news 🌍 North America

Mozilla Firefox 149 introduces a free browser VPN with a 50GB data cap, split view multitasking, and major security fixes. We investigate what this means for privacy, security, and everyday users.

#Firefox | #VPN | #Privacy

Samsung Galaxy S26 Breaks Barriers with AirDrop Support in Quick Share

23 Mar 2026 news 🌍 Asia

Samsung Galaxy S26 becomes the first Samsung device to support AirDrop file sharing through Quick Share, bridging the gap between Android and Apple. Discover how the rollout works, what it means for users, and the security questions still unanswered.

#Samsung | #AirDrop | #Privacy