Tag: Cyber Security
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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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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Convenience over privacy? Nearly one in three Brits sharing confidential information with AI chatbots
30% of Britons are providing AI chatbots with confidential personal information Research from NymVPN shows company and customer data is also at risk Emphasizes the importance of taking precautions, like using a quality VPN Almost one in three Britons shares sensitive personal data with AI chatbots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, according…
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Microsoft is phasing out passwords soon – here’s why passkeys are replacing them and what to do next
Microsoft is officially phasing out saved passwords in its Authenticator app. From August 2025, the app will no longer support autofill or password storage. Instead, users will need replace saved passwords with passkeys – a new, safer login method that’s tied to your device and biometric ID. It’s the latest…
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