Apple Pulls End-to-End Encryption Feature from UK Amid Government Spying Demands
Apple stops offering Advanced Data Protection to new UK users, citing government demands for backdoor access to encrypted data, sparking privacy concerns.
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Google Ditches SMS Authentication for QR Codes to Boost Gmail Security
Google is replacing SMS-based two-factor authentication with QR codes to reduce fraud and spam, improving Gmail account security.
Apple Challenges UK's Secretive Encryption Crackdown, Files Appeal
Apple pushes back against UK's order to access encrypted iCloud files, citing unlawful intrusion, and files appeal with Investigatory Powers Tribunal.
YouTube Warns Creators of AI-Generated Phishing Scam Using CEO's Likeness
YouTube alerts creators to a phishing scam using an AI-generated video of CEO Neal Mohan, warning users to be cautious of private videos claiming to share information about monetization policy changes.
Africa Becomes Epicenter of Global Terrorism, Says Latest Global Terrorism Index Report
The 2025 Global Terrorism Index report reveals a concerning trend in global terrorism, with Africa's Sahel region emerging as the epicenter of terrorism, driven by weak governance, political instability, and ongoing conflicts.
Terrorism on the Rise: Africa Sees Devastating Attacks in 2024, Islamic State Remains Deadliest Group
The 12th annual Global Terrorism Index report reveals a surge in fatal terrorist attacks in Africa in 2024, with Islamic State and its affiliates responsible for 1,805 deaths across 22 countries.
Terrorism on the Rise: Africa Sees Devastating Attacks in 2024, with Islamic State Responsible for 1,805 Deaths
The 12th annual Global Terrorism Index report reveals a surge in fatal terrorist attacks in Africa in 2024, with Islamic State and its affiliates responsible for 1,805 deaths across 22 countries.
1Password Introduces Location-Based Password Management for Easier Access
1Password's new feature allows users to add locations to passwords, making it easier to find relevant login credentials based on their physical location.
Apple's Lockdown Mode: A Powerful Security Feature Shrouded in Mystery
Apple's Lockdown Mode, designed to protect high-risk users, has a track record of blocking advanced attacks, but its notifications are often confusing and unclear, leaving users wondering what's being blocked and why.