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The European Parliament voted against mandatory chat controls aimed at combating child abuse online, sparking controversy over prioritizing the protection of perpetrators over victims.

AI assistants are transforming the e-commerce landscape by enhancing customer experiences and reimagining data access and client relationships.

The article discusses how individuals can uncover forgotten online accounts linked to their email address using their inbox.

Users of popular online applications like WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Gmail are being advised to review their security settings to protect their data from potential scammers.

Finnish citizens can now check if their personal data has leaked online following a data breach involving Viking Line customer information.

A Guardian investigation reveals that sensitive health data from the UK Biobank has been exposed online multiple times, raising privacy concerns regarding patient records.

Companies House has temporarily halted its online filing service due to a vulnerability that allowed unauthorized access to private details of other companies, posing a risk of fraud.

The Canadian federal government has introduced a revised 'lawful access' bill that grants police new powers for online data collection while addressing privacy concerns.

A study reveals that artificial intelligence can easily identify users behind pseudonymous accounts by analyzing data traces they leave online.

A data breach at Viking Line has resulted in customer information being leaked online, prompting an investigation into the potential exposure of payment details.

Lloyds Bank is investigating a privacy breach that allowed some customers to view transactions from other users' accounts within their app and online banking.

The reliability of American cloud services has raised concerns among Finns regarding the safety of their data, especially in light of Donald Trump's administration.

A Danish consumer organization initiated a campaign to raise awareness about the risks of sharing personal data online by offering bakery goods in exchange for revealing private information.

The article discusses the implications of age verification laws in digital platforms as they expand globally, particularly looking at examples from Australia, the UK, and the US.

The article discusses the increasing use of the AI chatbot ChatGPT and addresses concerns regarding the privacy of conversations that may accidentally be exposed online.

The BBC reports on data brokers who sell personal information online, raising concerns about privacy and data security.

The hacking group Dragonforce claims to have infiltrated the systems of FGV, leaking data online, which the institution denies, stating that its security teams are actively protecting their files.

AI agents are projected to manage a significant portion of online shopping in Germany by 2030, posing challenges for retailers regarding visibility and data quality.

A significant data breach at Figure Technology Solutions has compromised personal information of nearly one million individuals who applied for loans online.

The article discusses how to protect your Gmail account from increasing digital threats, emphasizing the importance of vigilance against sophisticated cyberattacks.

A massive data breach has compromised the health records of over 15 million individuals in France, with information about notable political figures now available online.

The 'Lex Talionis' community and 'OsintVarta' channel have completed a phase of a long-term operation, revealing personal information of employees in the Russian defense industry.

The article discusses the concept of digital inheritance and the complexities surrounding the management of a deceased person's online data.

This article discusses the challenges of maintaining online privacy, highlighting that despite efforts to delete personal information from data broker sites, data often reappears over time.

Reddit has been fined nearly 120 million kroner by the UK data protection authority for failing to adequately protect children's data.

British authorities have fined the online forum Reddit over £14 million for violating children's privacy rights.

People often underestimate the sensitivity of the information they share online, making themselves easy targets for cybercriminals.

Tokmanni customers may have had their personal information compromised and circulated online.

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission is investigating the e-commerce platform Temu for potential violations of the Nigeria Data Protection Act due to concerns over data handling and online surveillance.

Poles are increasingly requesting to have their personal data removed from online searches, reflecting a growing concern about privacy.

A hacker group has posted approximately half a million stolen files from Telia online, which include sensitive personal and corporate information.

A hacker group claims to have posted around half a million stolen files from Telia online, prompting the company to investigate the situation.

A viral trend on social media involves users creating images of themselves through artificial intelligence tools and posting them, raising concerns over privacy and data security.

Coupang has raised controversy by demanding that a U.S. attorney observe the investigation process by Korean authorities into alleged massive personal data leaks and other violations.

A German cybercrime expert discusses the government's controversial data retention plan and its importance for prosecuting online crimes while maintaining privacy.

The article discusses essential strategies for online safety, including protecting personal data and being cautious with digital interactions as Safer Internet Day approaches.

The Liberia Revenue Authority has rebuffed claims of a database hack, assuring that no taxpayer information has been compromised and its systems are secure.

The article discusses the low percentage of content marked as illegal by social networks in the context of EU regulations, and the ongoing criticism from the U.S. regarding censorship.

The CIA has removed the World Factbook, a free online resource with essential information about countries, after 64 years of operation, without providing an explanation.

Reports of child sexual abuse online have surged by 40% in 2025, highlighting a growing crisis.

A technical error at Naver exposed past anonymous answers from celebrities, including politicians and artists, in their real-name profiles, prompting an investigation into the incident.

A database with 149 million stolen logins and passwords, including credentials for 48 million Gmail accounts, was found publicly exposed online without protection or encryption.

Victims of Jeffrey Epstein are reporting death threats due to unredacted photos and personal data that have circulated online following a recent government document release.

Experts suggest that it is nearly impossible to completely erase your online presence due to data leaks, old registrations, cookies, and forgotten profiles, making personal information difficult to recover from the internet.

As discounts begin, more than 60% of consumers believe they can identify online scams themselves, while only 40% use security software to protect their payments, according to Kaspersky data.

The article explains five critical tech terms that influence online privacy, covering topics like app permissions, location tracking, and VPNs.

January is highlighted as a crucial month for online privacy, as scammers and data brokers work to refresh personal information, making it essential to manage and remove personal data during this time.

Hackers have stolen health records of over 100,000 residents in New Zealand and are demanding a ransom, delaying the payment deadline from Tuesday morning to Friday.