The recent exposure of Persona's frontend reveals how age verification systems have quietly evolved into comprehensive surveillance tools. What started as 'protecting children' now involves facial recognition against watchlists, political screening, and risk scoring that could affect millions.
The emergence of encrypted Epstein-related files has created a complex intersection of cybersecurity, data privacy, and ethical journalism. This analysis explores the technical challenges, security implications, and privacy considerations for researchers and the public in 2026.
The recent data breach orchestrated by Shinyhunters has exposed sensitive data from Harvard University, raising concerns about cybersecurity and privacy protocols.
Honda vehicles are quietly collecting pothole data through their sensors and sharing it with governments. This comprehensive guide explains what data is collected, how it's used, and what privacy rights you have in 2026.
Palantir's controversial data tools are allegedly helping ICE track Medicaid recipients for potential arrests. This deep dive explores how your healthcare data becomes surveillance fuel and what you can do about it.
In early 2026, the acting director of CISA accidentally uploaded sensitive cybersecurity files to a public version of ChatGPT, triggering a DHS damage assessment. This incident reveals critical vulnerabilities in how organizations handle AI tools with sensitive data.
A bombshell lawsuit alleges Meta can access WhatsApp messages despite end-to-end encryption promises. We examine the technical possibilities, legal arguments, and what privacy-conscious users should do in response.
The FTC's landmark action against General Motors reveals how modern vehicles collect and share your precise location and driving habits. This article breaks down what data your car gathers, how automakers monetize it, and practical steps to reclaim your privacy on the road.
California just made history by banning data brokers from reselling health data. This landmark legislation represents the most significant privacy victory in years, but what does it actually mean for your personal information? We break down the real-world implications.
A call center worker's confession reveals how your personal data flows from public records to telemarketers. Learn exactly how this happens and what you can do to protect yourself in 2026.
Discover how to use comprehensive data broker opt-out lists to reclaim your privacy in 2026. This guide walks you through the process, tools, and strategies to remove your information from hundreds of data collection sites.
Two US cybersecurity professionals have shocked the industry by pleading guilty to conducting BlackCat ransomware attacks. This insider threat case reveals critical vulnerabilities in how we trust and vet security experts. We explore what this means for organizational security and personal privacy in 2026.