According to Forbes, 2025 was a pivotal year where cybersecurity moved from theory to harsh reality. A 43-day government shutdown crippled federal cyber defenses, while the Department of Defense’s CMMC rule took real effect on November 10, making compliance mandatory for contractors. Simultaneously,
The House Committee on Homeland Security is pressing Apple and Google for specifics on their policies to block apps that track immigration officers. This follows Apple’s removal of the ICEBlock app in October after pressure from the U.S. Attorney General. A briefing has been requested by December 12
In a major antitrust blow, a federal judge has ordered Google to limit all default search and AI app contracts to just one year. The ruling forces the tech giant to renegotiate deals, including with Apple, on an annual basis starting from a December 2025 judgment.
The EU has hit X with a major fine for its blue checkmark system and lack of ad transparency. This is the first major penalty under the new Digital Services Act and a direct rebuke of Musk’s subscription strategy.
TechRadar dug into Norton VPN’s privacy promises. The policy is transparent and audited, but it does keep some connection and app data for up to 18 months. It’s a strong contender for privacy-focused users.
A new report from MakeUseOf dismantles the most common browser privacy myths. It turns out our go-to habits are largely security theater, offering comfort but little real protection against modern tracking.
New York has enacted the first state law requiring retailers to tell you when an algorithm uses your personal data to set a price. The law survived a legal challenge and could become a model for other states, changing how online shopping works.
India’s telecom ministry has ordered that all smartphones must come with the government’s Sanchar Saathi app pre-installed, and users cannot remove it. Digital rights groups are calling it a dangerous expansion of state control over personal devices.
Apple has made a sudden and drastic cut to the rewards it pays for finding critical macOS security vulnerabilities. This comes just weeks after a high-profile increase and as threats to Macs are reportedly on the rise.
The United Nations Development Programme warns that artificial intelligence could exacerbate global inequality. The report urges a “people first” approach to prevent a new technological divide.
