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WhatsApp Metadata Leaks: How Attackers Can Secretly Track You

20 Apr 2026 news

WhatsApp’s open contact system and metadata leaks allow attackers to silently track users’ online habits and device types. Here’s how it works, why it matters, and what’s being done to fix it.

#WhatsApp | #Metadata leaks | #Privacy issues

Chrome Fingerprinting and Header Leaks: How Trackers Outsmart Cookie Bans

16 Apr 2026 news

Despite privacy updates and cookie crackdowns, Chrome still leaks user identities through fingerprinting and header exploits. Discover how trackers stay ahead and what steps can keep your browsing private.

#Chrome Tracking | #Fingerprinting | #Privacy Issues

OpenAI’s Upcoming Smart Speaker: Privacy Game-Changer or Trojan Horse?

21 Feb 2026 news 🌍 North America

OpenAI is reportedly working with Apple’s Jony Ive on a smart speaker that watches and 'nudges' users, using facial recognition. With a 2027 launch rumored, experts warn of a new era in home privacy risks.

#OpenAI | #Smart Speaker | #Privacy Issues

Facial Recognition Security: Why Public Trust Remains Elusive

01 Dec 2025 news 🌍 North America

Facial recognition divides opinion: while surveillance triggers privacy fears and hacking risks, new privacy-first access controls offer hope. Can technology ever fully regain our trust?

#Facial Recognition | #Privacy Issues | #Public Surveillance