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‘Surveillance is not safety’ — UK’s device scanning order faces privacy backlash

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer gave tech providers until September to scan and block explicit images on children’s phones. Privacy advocates are raising the alarm over the unintended consequences of these new obligations.

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How much data does your favorite messaging app collect? New study shows 90% of messaging apps now include AI that puts privacy at risk

Are your private chats truly secure? New research from Surfshark dives into the most popular messaging apps, revealing alarming data harvesting and AI privacy risks. See why Signal came out on top.

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Founders Fund launches Mafia, a game show starring Silicon Valley Dons

The debut episode features 13 players well-known in the tech space, such as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, fitness personality Bryan Johnson, messaging service Signal’s founder Moxie Marlinespike, and virtual reality headset Oculus Rift creator Palmer Luckey, among others.

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Canada’s Bill C-22: Why Signal, Apple, and top VPNs are fighting the 'surveillance' law

Big tech and VPN companies are demanding better protections for encryption as the government agrees to clarify contentious points.

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Detained Guatemalan woman who required urgent ovarian surgery for months released by ICE

Andrea Pedro Francisco was scheduled for surgery to remove an ovarian cyst in February. Then ICE detained her, repeatedly denying her the procedures.

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Conviction for Antifa Conspiracy to Riot Upheld, Despite Claim of Mental Disorder

"This is sociopolitical behavior," the trial court held, "not the behavior one would engage in when he [has PTSD]."

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2 Weeks in May Rekindled My Love for Stock Picking. Here’s My Daily Trading Routine.

After decades as a portfolio manager, I thought I was the ETF guy for good. Then I stepped into the role of 'Chart of the Day' guy, and everything changed.

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'No-logs architecture and encryption are non-negotiable' — ExpressVPN joins the backlash against Canada's controversial Bill C-22

ExpressVPN has joined other VPN providers in criticizing Canada's proposed surveillance law, warning that it could undermine the digital security millions of users rely on.

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Windscribe joins Signal in threatening Canada exit over controversial surveillance bill

VPN provider Windscribe has warned it will relocate its headquarters if Canada passes the controversial Bill C-22. Joining secure messaging app Signal, the company says the proposed surveillance law threatens the "entire essence" of user privacy.

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Russia suspected of targeting senior officials in major cyberattacks

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The Independent UK

Germany accuses Russia of targeting top politicians in Signal phishing attack

Around 300 accounts belonging to individuals within the political sphere were compromised in the attacks

The Independent UK

Germany suspects Russia of Signal phishing attacks targeting politicians

Russia has often been accused of carrying out cyberattacks and acts of sabotage across Europe, allegations that Moscow has repeatedly denied.

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Eero Signal is the best home office upgrade I’ve made this year

We tried Eero Signal: when your main internet connection drops, your Eero system automatically switches to the LTE connection that Signal provides.

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Samsung Messages is going away, so here are 5 the best messaging alternatives

Here are the best messaging apps to replace Samsung Messages before it shuts down.

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iPhone owners urged to change this key privacy setting after FBI recovers suspect’s deleted Signal messages

Potential security flaws in both Signal and WhatsApp have been revealed, but one of them is fixable.

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Pete Hegseth 'Ragdolled' In Court As Lawmaker Calls Him 'Unfit to Lead' And 'Embarrassment' In Heated Legal Clash

A federal judge ruled against Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth, stating he violated Senator Mark Kelly's constitutional rights in a case involving military retiree's political speech.

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“Not a prop. Not a joke”: The world’s first cardboard acoustic electric has been made – and it was crafted by the man who built guitars for Josh Homme and Steven Tyler

The meticulously assembled archtop is the latest addition to the ever-growing line of guitars made from cardboard

Euronews

Russian hackers are targeting Signal and WhatsApp accounts, says US's FBI

Attackers impersonate official support accounts on messaging platforms, luring users to click malicious links.

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The Independent UK

Russian hackers hijack thousands of ‘high intelligence’ messaging app accounts, FBI warns

Targets include current and former US government officials, military personnel, political figures, and journalists

The Times of India

Russian hackers target US officials, military personnel, and journalists on Signal, thousands of accounts compromised: FBI

Russian intelligence is actively compromising thousands of Signal accounts, targeting US officials, military, and journalists. Hackers impersonate support staff to trick users into revealing sensitive information, enabling full account takeovers. This allows them to view messages, steal contact lists, and launch phishing attacks, posing a significant national security risk.

Euronews

Russia-linked hackers target messaging apps of European officials, intelligence agencies warn

Portugal and Dutch agencies warn of a state-backed cyber campaign infiltrating WhatsApp and Signal of officials and journalists via AI-powered phishing.

TechRadar

Russian cybercriminals are targeting WhatsApp, Signal accounts in 'large-scale global' hacking campaign

Dutch intelligence says major social engineering campaign is underway and is apparently already reaping rewards.

The Independent UK

From Signalgate to Iran: Half of Republican aides in Congress say Hegseth is hurting Trump’s foreign agenda

Hegseth has presided over a major Signal security breach, faced scrutiny over missile strikes against alleged drug vessels in the Caribbean and is now overseeing Trump’s war in Iran

The Texas Tribune

Seis muertes en seis semanas: Lo que hay que saber sobre las detenciones de ICE en Texas

El año pasado hubo más muertes dentro de los centros de detención de ICE que en ningún otro en las últimas dos décadas. Casi una cuarta parte de esas muertes ocurrieron en Texas.

The Texas Tribune

Six deaths in six weeks: What to know about ICE detentions in Texas

Last year was the deadliest year in ICE detention in two decades. Nearly a quarter of those deaths occurred in Texas.

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