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.
A controversial Arizona bill proposes requiring government ID verification to use weather apps and other online services. This article explores the privacy implications, legal challenges, and practical steps to protect your digital rights in 2026.
From hidden cameras to audio recording devices, restaurants are collecting unprecedented amounts of personal data during your meals. This comprehensive guide reveals what's happening and how to protect yourself.
The Pentagon's 2026 AI strategy represents a fundamental shift toward automated domestic surveillance. This analysis breaks down the Panopticon Stack, explains why your privacy is at risk, and provides actionable steps to protect yourself.
Recent revelations confirm Homeland Security actively monitors Reddit users. This guide explains how they do it, what it means for your privacy, and actionable steps you can take to protect yourself online in 2026.
While Australia's social media restrictions grab headlines, the US is quietly advancing the KOSMA bill that could fundamentally reshape internet privacy through mandatory age verification. This legislation threatens the anonymous internet for adults and raises serious concerns about digital surveillance.
When the FBI couldn't access Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's iPhone due to Lockdown Mode, it revealed how Apple's security features protect journalists and privacy advocates. This comprehensive guide explores what Lockdown Mode really does, who should use it, and how to maximize your device security in 2026.
The curl project recently terminated its bug bounty program after being overwhelmed by low-quality, AI-generated vulnerability reports. This decision highlights a growing crisis in open-source security and raises critical questions about AI's role in cybersecurity research.
Shabana Mahmood's proposed AI 'Panopticon' surveillance system represents a fundamental shift in state monitoring capabilities. This comprehensive guide explores what it means for your privacy, how it works, and practical steps you can take to protect yourself in 2026.
The EU's revised chat control legislation has sparked controversy, yet mainstream media coverage has nearly disappeared. This article explores why privacy advocates are concerned about mandatory scanning, encryption backdoors, and the democratic process behind this sweeping surveillance proposal.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) uses Palantir's FALCON app to predict and target individuals for raids. This deep dive explores how the system works, its chilling privacy implications, and what you can do to protect your data in an age of predictive policing.
The UK government has expanded the Online Safety Act to require preemptive scanning of digital communications, raising serious privacy concerns. This article explores what the new mandates mean for your digital security, how they undermine encryption, and what practical steps you can take to protect your privacy in 2026.