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Google's AI Assistants Demand More Personal Data, Raising Trust Questions
Google unveiled always-on AI agents at I/O 2026, but their functionality depends on accessing users' personal data, sparking renewed trust concerns.
Union Avoidance Spending by US Employers Tops $1.5 Billion Annually
US employers spend more than $1.5 billion yearly on union avoidance activities, a report finds, raising questions about labor policy and worker rights.
Google Pushes AI Agents Despite Consumer Trust Hurdles
Google is building an AI agent ecosystem. But consumers may not be ready to hand over control of their digital lives.
European police shut down VPN used by cybercriminals
Europol and Eurojust led a multinational operation to take down 'First VPN,' a service accused of helping ransomware and fraud attackers evade detection.
ChatGPT Mac App Vulnerability Patched After Security Flaw Found
A security flaw in the ChatGPT Mac app could have exposed conversations. OpenAI says no data was accessed and the issue is now fixed.
Google Tests Reduced Free Storage for New Accounts Without Phone Number
Google is testing a policy in select regions that limits new accounts to 5GB free storage unless users link a phone number. The move aims to curb abuse but raises privacy questions.
Phone Makers Add Special Security Modes to Block Spyware Attacks
Apple, Google and Meta now offer special security modes that protect devices from targeted spyware. These settings limit device vulnerabilities for high-risk users.
iPhone Repair Risk: How to Stop a Technician From Stealing Your Photos
A Best Buy repair technician allegedly used AirDrop to steal private photos from a customer's iPhone. Learn how to protect your data before any device repair.
Lenovo Probes Gray Market Piracy Allegations Tied to G10 Handheld
Lenovo investigates claims its China-only G10 handheld is being used for piracy. Third parties may pre-load illicit games to hike gray market prices.
Hackers Claim Massive Data Breach at Instructure, Targeting 9,000 Schools
Hackers say they stole student and staff data from nearly 9,000 schools using Instructure’s Canvas platform and locked users out, demanding negotiation by May 12.
FBI Warns of Fake FIFA Websites Targeting World Cup Fans
The FBI warns dozens of spoofed FIFA sites are stealing data from fans ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Learn how to avoid phishing scams.
Undersea Cables: The Fragile Backbone of Global Internet Connectivity
Nearly all intercontinental internet traffic travels through fragile undersea cables vulnerable to damage from ships anchors natural disasters.
Dashlane Attack Exploited Device Enrollment to Steal Encrypted Vaults
Attackers abused Dashlane's device enrollment API to brute force tokens and download encrypted password vaults. Fewer than 20 personal accounts were compromised before the company shut down the operation.
Ransomware Gang Uses Fake IT Workers for In-Person Attacks
Silent Ransom Group sends fake IT workers to law firms to steal data in person before deploying ransomware.
Apple Watch AI Gains but Still Misses Health Coach to Rival Fitbit
watchOS 27 improves Siri and AI features on Apple Watch, but the lack of a dedicated health coach leaves it behind Google's Fitbit in proactive wellness guidance.
BT Partners With Anthropic to Defend Networks Against Cyberattacks
BT becomes the first UK company to join Anthropic's Project Glasswing, using the Claude Mythos Preview AI model to protect its networks from evolving cyber threats.
Are Corporate Software Engineering Roles Becoming Performative?
A viral discussion on Hacker News questions whether corporate SWE jobs emphasize appearance over actual output, sparking debate on productivity, metrics and engineering culture.
Megarounds Surge Across Enterprise Software, AI and Space Tech in Biggest Funding Week of the Year
A massive funding week saw over a dozen startups raise hundreds of millions, led by a $750M round for spend-management platform Ramp. Enterprise software, AI developer tools and space tech dominated.
UK Scientists Testify: No Causal Proof Smartphones Harm Children's Brains
Neuroscientists told UK MPs that evidence of smartphones rewiring children's brains is mostly correlational. Researchers called for more studies on social media and AI chatbots.
UK Teen Social Media Ban Draws Cybersecurity Warnings From VPN Industry
UK's teen social media ban raises cybersecurity alarms. VPN industry warns of privacy risks and unintended consequences.