Signal Messenger Blocked in Russia Amid Crackdown on Communication Platforms
Russia has reportedly blocked access to the encrypted messaging app Signal, according to multiple user reports and confirmation from the Russian …
Proton VPN Adds Discreet Icon to Protect Users from Inspections
Proton VPN has rolled out a series of updates today aimed at countering censorship and protecting free speech even on the world’s most challenging …
Google Backpedals Plans to Eliminate Third-Party Cookies on Chrome
Google has announced it will no longer proceed with the complete removal of third-party cookies in Chrome browser, opting instead to give users more …
Telegram for Android Hit by Zero-Day “EvilVideo” Exploit
ESET researchers have uncovered a zero-day vulnerability named “EvilVideo” that targets Telegram for Android, enabling attackers to send …
“Port Shadow” Attack Still Impacts Multiple Popular VPN Products on Linux
Researchers from the Citizen Lab have presented a paper expanding the threat model of a 2021 attack impacting popular VPN software dubbed “Port …
Surfshark Introduces Virtual Phone Numbers on Mobile App
Surfshark has added the option for users to generate US-based virtual phone numbers and preserve their privacy in situations where they have to give …
Apple Removes ‘Le VPN’ App From the App Store After Demand from Russia
The VPN service provider Le VPN announced earlier today that its app was removed from the Apple App Store in Russia. This unprecedented action …
Data Breach at ID Verification Service Highlights Privacy Dangers
A data breach has struck AU10TIX, an identity verification service used by major platforms including TikTok, Uber, and X (formerly Twitter), …
Google Chrome to Stop Loading Sites Using Entrust Certificates in November
The Chrome Security Team has announced that starting with Chrome 127, certificates issued by Entrust and AffirmTrust will no longer be trusted if …
Signal: New “Upload Moderation” Threat to End-to-End Encryption
In a strong statement, Meredith Whittaker, President of Signal, has highlighted the persistent threats to end-to-end encryption (e2ee), criticizing …
Delta Chat Rejects Russian Authorities’ Request for User Data
Delta Chat, a popular messaging app with over 100,000 downloads on Google Play, has once again refused to cooperate with Russian authorities in …
Apple Introduces “Passwords” Management App for macOS and iOS
At its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) today, Apple introduced “Passwords,” a new password management app designed for macOS …