Discover the best self-hosted Discord alternatives for 2026. We dive deep into Matrix/Element, Fluxer, and Stoat—comparing privacy, features, and real-world usability for communities wanting control over their data.
When a DOJ-released Epstein document triggered suspicious behavior alerts on VirusTotal despite zero antivirus detections, the cybersecurity community dug deeper. This analysis explores what behavioral flags really mean, how PDFs can hide threats, and practical steps to protect your privacy when handling sensitive documents.
Mandatory age verification laws are creating a surveillance infrastructure that threatens everyone's privacy. Despite growing opposition, the pushback isn't nearly strong enough to stop the erosion of our digital rights. Here's what's really happening and what we need to do about it.
Looking to ditch corporate-controlled voice chat platforms? This comprehensive guide explores the best open source, self-hosted TeamSpeak alternatives that give you complete control over your communications and data privacy.
Discover Aeterna, a self-hosted dead man's switch that lets you control your digital legacy without trusting third-party services. This comprehensive guide covers everything from setup to security considerations.
Discord assured users their facial scans for UK age verification would never leave their device. New evidence reveals Persona, their verification vendor, stores and analyzes facial data—contradicting Discord's privacy promises and raising serious biometric concerns.
New research reveals how ordinary WiFi networks could be transformed into invisible surveillance systems capable of tracking movements, identifying individuals, and monitoring activities without consent. Here's what you need to know about this emerging threat.
A growing movement of homeowners are disconnecting or destroying their Ring cameras. This comprehensive guide explores the real reasons behind the backlash, from privacy violations to subscription fatigue, and provides practical alternatives for 2026.
A shocking investigation reveals state DMVs are making millions by selling your driver's license data. This isn't a data breach—it's perfectly legal. Here's what they're selling, who's buying it, and how you can fight back.
CVE-2026-20841 reveals a critical remote code execution vulnerability in Windows Notepad that turns a basic text editor into an attack vector. This comprehensive guide explains the technical details, real-world implications, and essential mitigation strategies for 2026.
From AI-powered license plate readers to mandatory age verification systems, governments and corporations are building comprehensive databases on everyone. Here's what this surveillance infrastructure means for your privacy, freedom, and daily life in 2026.
The FBI's ability to recover 'residual data' from doorbell cameras—even after deletion—exposes a critical privacy vulnerability in smart home devices. This investigation into the Guthrie case reveals how much data these cameras actually collect and who can access it long after you think it's gone.