Hackers claim to have breached Europol web portal, but force says no significant data stolen By Sead Fadilpašić published 14 May 24 IntelBroker is selling a database of allegedly classified data, but Europol claims otherwise.
EU anti-encryption crusaders seek to turn your digital devices into spyware By Chiara Castro published 12 June 24 As the EU Commission considers making digital devices monitorable at all times, including smartphones and cars, experts warn against mass surveillance.
Proton Pass launches new Pass Monitor security suite By Benedict Collins published 6 May 24 Dark web monitoring, password health analytics, and much more from Proton Pass Monitor.
The internet in Iran among the worst worldwide for connectivity By Chiara Castro last updated 18 January 24 Tehran is now the leader of internet disruptions, a new report says, forcing citizens to turn to VPN services to access information. Here, what's at stake.
Facebook Marketplace accounts leaked online — thousands of users possibly affected, so secure your account now By Sead Fadilpašić published 14 February 24 A known data leaker posted a new database on a dark web forum, claiming it came from a third-party contractor.
UK MP email passwords stolen and sold on dark web By Benedict Collins published 30 May 24 MPs have had passwords stolen and leaked on the dark web, putting critical services in a highly vulnerable state
HoverAir's X1 Pro and Pro Max drones will soon take flight as a new preview pops up online By Cesar Cadenas published 15 August 24 Both drones feature a sleeker design, the ability to fly over water, and in the case of the Pro Max, 8K video recording.
An Apple fan says they lost '20 years of digital life' after using an Apple gift card – here's what happened By Alex Blake published 15 December 25 A developer’s Apple Account got banned after they used a compromised gift card, locking away their digital life.
Andor season 2 is laying the groundwork for one of the most mysterious and tragic events in Star Wars history By Tom Power published 23 April 25 The first episode of Andor season 2 confirms the Disney+ show will explore one of the most harrowing moments on the Star Wars timeline.
A popular fake Telegram Premium site has been flooding the web with malware - here's how to stay safe By Efosa Udinmwen published 17 August 25 A fake Telegram Premium site delivers Lumma Stealer malware via drive-by download, stealing credentials, wallets, and data while evading detection using advanced obfuscation techniques.
New US border checks could involve scanning your last five years of social media history – here's what you need to know By Alex Blake published 13 December 25 The US government plans to check visitors’ social media posts and potentially bar them from entry under new proposed rules.
Job seekers beware — hackers are exploiting SQL flaws to steal data on millions of victims By Sead Fadilpašić published 6 February 24 ResumeLooters breached multiple sites to steal plenty of sensitive data from job hunters.
Europol doesn't only want an encryption backdoor, but also your metadata By Chiara Castro published 17 June 25 Europol’s 2025 Internet Organized Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA) indicates E2EE apps as an obstacle to investigations and calls for better rules on metadata collection and tracking.
Proton's new observatory reveals over 100 billion records breached - here's what you need to know By Rene Millman published 31 October 25 Proton is now actively monitoring the dark web to report on data leaks in near real-time
Urban VPN Proxy is the latest free VPN spying on users – here's how to stay safe By Mark Gill published 17 December 25 Security researchers estimate that over 8 million users have been affected
Internet quality doesn't mean security, especially for children—experts say By Chiara Castro last updated 12 February 24 Israel and 14 European countries are among the worst worldwide when it comes to online child protection. Here's all you need to know.
Port Shadow VPN attacks: who's at risk and how to stay safe By Chiara Castro published 24 July 24 Researchers say the Port Shadow vulnerability might make VPN users "less secure in specific situations." Yet, not all VPN apps are affected.
The dark web is full of UK MPs' leaked personal data By Chiara Castro published 31 May 24 Over two-thirds of MPs in the House of Commons have had their data exposed, including those looking after UK cybersecurity. This is what's at stake.
Children's privacy must be a priority on social media, says the UK By Chiara Castro published 4 April 24 The UK Information Commissioner’s Office requires social media platforms to better handle data harm to children by 2025. Here's what it seeks to change.
Pakistan's internet is under siege, and VPNs are a target By Chiara Castro published 27 February 24 As Surfshark noted, "Pakistan’s internet censorship efforts have been alarmingly increasing" this year. Here's what's behind the country's digital darkness.
Top ransomware group BlackSuit has dark web extortion sites seized and shut down By Sead Fadilpašić published 28 July 25 Operation Checkmate successfully disrupted BlackSuit, but for how long?
Signal officially abandons phone numbers sharing in the name of privacy By Chiara Castro published 21 February 24 Currently available only in beta, you can now use a username instead to chat with other people on the Signal app. Here, all you need to know to get started.
Skiff gets bought by Notion—another lost battle for privacy? By Chiara Castro published 15 February 24 You have until August to migrate your data to another provider as Skiff starts to shut down. So, what does all this mean for you and your privacy?
European space agency confirms 'external servers' breached in cyberattack By Sead Fadilpašić published 31 December 25 The ESA is investigating the extent of the breach, while hackers share stolen files on the dark web.
FBI takes control of notorious BreachForums cybercrime website By Sead Fadilpašić published 16 May 24 Domains have since been recovered but BreachForums admin seems to have been arrested.
Italy considers law against sharenting to protect children's privacy By Chiara Castro published 5 April 24 Oversharing kids' images online is a dangerous practice, said the legislators. Here's how the proposed legislation aims to protect children's privacy.
DeepSeek disappears from the Italian App Store and Google Play Store amid privacy complaint By Chiara Castro published 30 January 25 While DeepSeek remains blocked on Italian app stores, a VPN should help bypass the block couples with some extra workarounds. Experts, however, aren't advising it.
One small tweak gave researchers a powerful web domain ability that could prove incredibly useful for hackers By Sead Fadilpašić published 12 September 24 What happens when an important domain expires, and a malicious actor grabs it?
EU ministers urged to defend citizens' right to data privacy By Chiara Castro published 24 January 24 2024 Data Privacy Week kicked off in the EU with a pledge from within the industry to defend encryption. Here, what at stake for citizens.
Dark Web cybercriminals are buying up ID to bypass KYC methods By Sead Fadilpašić published 26 December 24 Large criminal group was seen operating in the LATAM region.