UK’s Online Age Checks Are Failing—Kids Are Beating Them With AI, Fake Beards
When governments introduced stricter online age checks under the UK’s Online Safety Act, the goal was to keep children away from harmful content. But in…
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RightsCon 2026 Cancelled In Zambia Ahead Of Start
The global digital rights conference RightsCon 2026 has been cancelled just days before its scheduled start in Lusaka, after Zambia’s government intervened, citing concerns over…
APRA AI Risk Warning: Australia Flags Financial Sector Gaps
The APRA AI risk warning has placed banks, insurers, and superannuation trustees on alert as Australia’s financial regulator calls for a significant uplift in how…
Hutt City Council Phishing Attack Exposes 700+ Users
A Hutt City Council phishing attack reported in March 2026 has led to the exposure of sensitive information belonging to hundreds of individuals, prompting the…
AI Agent Deleted Production Database In 9 Secs; Then Confessed Every Rule It Broke
On a Friday afternoon, Jer Crane sat down to work on a routine task at PocketOS, the car rental SaaS company he founded. By the…
Medtronic Data Breach: No Impact On Operations Or Safety
Medtronic, the global leader in medical technology, disclosed a data breach affecting its corporate IT systems. On April 24, the company confirmed that an unauthorized third party…
Operation TrustTrap: A Large-Scale Deceptive Domain Campaign
In a world where digital threats are becoming more confusing, Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) has uncovered one of the most extensive deceptive domain…
Litecoin Network Hit By Zero-Day Bug: 13-Block Reorg Fixed
The Litecoin network faced a security breach when a zero-day vulnerability triggered a 13-block reorganization, impacting several major mining pools. This disruption led to a temporary halt…
China-Nexus Hackers Use Massive Covert Botnets Globally
A newly issued cybersecurity advisory highlights an evolution in the tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) employed by China-Nexus threat actors. The report, released with support from the…
Facial Recognition Policy Upheld By UK Court
A Live Facial Recognition Policy used by the Metropolitan Police Service has been upheld by the High Court of Justice, marking a significant legal development…
Ofcom Investigation Targets Telegram, Teen Chat Platforms
The Ofcom investigation into major online platforms has widened as the UK regulator examines whether services such as Telegram, Teen Chat, and Chat Avenue are…
Italian Data Protection Authority Fine Over Data Misuse
The Italian Data Protection Authority fine against Poste Italiane and Postepay has reached over €12.5 million, after regulators found unlawful processing of personal data affecting…