ClickFix scams are bypassing security protections and infecting computers through clever social engineering. The attacks use fake CAPTCHA challenges that trick users into running malicious commands in their terminal. Both Windows and macOS users are vulnerable to these increasingly common threats.
The European Commission is preparing significant revisions to GDPR that could eliminate explicit consent requirements for tracking cookies and explicitly permit AI training on personal data. Privacy advocates warn these changes could fundamentally weaken the EU’s privacy framework.
Government spyware makers claim their tools only target serious criminals and terrorists. But evidence shows journalists, activists, and political opponents are routinely hacked with sophisticated surveillance technology. The problem is getting worse, not better.
According to internal documents reviewed by Reuters, Meta estimated that 10% of its 2024 sales came from scam and fraudulent advertisements. That translates to roughly $16 billion in revenue from promotions for illegal casinos, investment schemes, and banned medical products.
Meta reportedly projected $16 billion would come from scam and banned goods advertisements, according to internal documents. The company faces SEC investigations while Zuckerberg’s wealth ranking drops amid stock declines.
Australia’s first state-based inquiry into pornography’s impacts rejects simple narratives, finding content isn’t inherently harmful. The report reveals young Australians first access porn around age 13, with accidental exposure happening even earlier at age 11 on average.
UK businesses are facing multi-million pound fines from the ICO for basic password security failures. Recent enforcement actions show no company is safe from regulatory action over poor credential management.
A major international survey shows people are cautiously accepting of politicians using AI as a tool, but deeply resistant to handing over democratic decisions to machines. The research from the UK and Japan reveals clear red lines that could shape how AI enters political life. Trust in government a
Japanese media conglomerate Nikkei disclosed a major Slack breach affecting over 17,000 employee accounts. The incident started when one employee’s personal computer was infected with malware that stole Slack credentials. This marks the latest in a series of security incidents for the company that o
Australia has expanded its pioneering social media ban for children under 16 to include Reddit and live-streaming platform Kick. The legislation takes effect December 10 and could result in fines up to A$50 million for tech companies that fail to prevent underage accounts.
