Tag: Computing Security

AI impersonation scams are sky-rocketing in 2025, security experts warn – here’s how to stay safe

AI impersonation scams use voice cloning and deepfake video to convincingly mimic trusted people Cybercriminals target people and businesses through calls, video meetings, messages, and emails Experts say that independently verifying identities and using multi-factor authentication are key to protecting yourself Imagine getting a frantic call from your best friend.…

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Chat Control: The list of countries opposing the law grows, but support remains strong

Opposition against the controversial child sexual abuse (CSAM) scanning bill is growing ahead of a crucial meeting on September 12 The Danish version of the so-called Chat Control bill could be adopted as early as October 2025 if an agreement is found Experts are concerned about the negative impact the…

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Worried about Chat Control? This website can help you get your say

A new citizen-led initiative can now help you have your say about the controversial EU child sexual abuse (CSAM) scanning bill Experts are concerned about the negative impact the bill will have on citizens’ communications privacy and security The Danish version of the so-called Chat Control could be adopted as…

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QR codes are being weaponized in new quishing attacks, and most people don’t realize– here’s how to stay safe

QR phishing, also known as quishing, is a rising scam where attackers try to trick you into scanning fake QR codes Cybercriminals may target your personal data, login credentials, bank accounts, or try to infect your smartphone with malware These QR codes can be found everywhere, from parking lots to…

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After the UK, online age verification is landing in the EU

Five EU countries are set to test an age verification app to protect children online Denmark, Greece, Spain, France, and Italy are the first to test this technical solution The UK has enforced mandatory age checks on Friday, July 25, 2025, sparking concerns for citizens’ digital rights Five EU countries…

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The UK could make a U-turn on Apple’s encryption backdoor demand

The UK could soon back down on its demand for an Apple encryption backdoor US officials, including Vice President JD Vance, have been putting strong pressure against it Apple killed its iCloud’s end-to-end encryption feature in the UK in February, and then challenged the order in Court The UK could soon…

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