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VPNs aren't as protective as you think they are, says US Congress
By Wes Fenlon published
News In the wake of Roe v. Wade repeal, Democrats want to clamp down on VPNs that make 'false and misleading claims' about privacy.

'Fixed' Chrome extension flaw could allow hackers to record both your webcam and desktop feeds
By Katie Wickens published
news A Screencastify vulnerability that allows monitoring by malicious actors was apparently fixed, but experts says it still has security flaws.

Home worker gets verbal warning for gaming on break despite switching to their own PC
By Katie Wickens published
news How the heck did their boss find out?

How do I hide my Steam activity?
By Katie Wickens published
Mask it Sometimes you just want to turn off notifications to your friends, and keep the games you're playing private... for reasons.

Big tech companies will soon be asked to bare their algorithms or get out of the EU
By Jacob Ridley published
News There are loads of changes on the way for the internet in the European Union with the coming Digital Services Act.

Dell's cam-based privacy feature watches you so you don't get watched
By Katie Wickens published
news If you want privacy, let your laptop keep a close eye.

Windows 11 Pro will soon force you to have a Microsoft account for installation
By Chris Szewczyk published
News A minor inconvenience for some. Downright infuriating for others.

Google plans privacy change that could once again kick Facebook's business model
By Chris Szewczyk published
News What's a few billion among friends?
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