‘My phone is a brick’: Russians scramble for information as data blocked
As Ukrainian drones rain down, authorities have implemented blackouts citing ‘security concerns’.
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X’s new location disclosure policy: What does it mean for safety?
The new ‘transparency feature’ on Elon Musk’s social media platform has raised concern among users.
Somalia confirms major data breach in electronic visa system
Officials launch probe days after breach emerged amid widespread concern and speculation over leaked data.
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Poland arrests suspected saboteurs amid fears of Russian ‘hybrid warfare’
Moscow is accused of running sabotage and espionage operations across Europe targeting nations supporting Ukraine.
US court bars Israeli spyware firm from targeting WhatsApp users
Judge rules Israeli firm NSO caused ‘irreparable harm’, but said an earlier award of $168m in damages was ‘excessive’.
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Will Trump’s tariffs push China and India closer?
India and China are resuming direct flights after five years of suspension and say they will strengthen trade ties.
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AI now sounds more like us – should we be concerned?
Advances in AI-generated deepfake audio could spell a boom in phone call fraud.
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Afghanistan imposes internet blackout: What has the effect been so far?
Telecommunications down after Taliban authorities cut fibre-optic connections in several provinces to prevent ‘vice’.
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Moldova election results: Who won and did the diaspora play a role?
Election was tense amid pro-EU government’s fight to join the bloc and move further away from Russia.
Cyberattack on European airports caused by ransomware, EU finds
Since Friday, Europe’s busiest airports have faced significant disruptions after hackers hit automated check-in systems.
Trump says Lachlan Murdoch part of proposed TikTok deal
Murdoch will be part of a group of US investors – including Trump allies – trying to take over TikTok’s US operations.
