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Category: Privacy

Fake AI Chrome Extensions Stole Data From 900,000 Users
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Fake AI Chrome Extensions Stole Data From 900,000 Users

Two malicious Chrome extensions, one with over 600,000 users and a “Featured” badge, stole complete AI chat logs and browser history. The data, siphoned to a command server, included proprietary code and business strategies. Both extensions have now been removed from the store.

by Nathan CrossJanuary 8, 2026
China’s Humanoid Robot Army Stole the Show at CES
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China’s Humanoid Robot Army Stole the Show at CES

A legion of Chinese humanoid robots, from Fourier Intelligence to Unitree, demonstrated their skills at CES in Las Vegas. They now make up the vast majority of the roughly 13,000 units shipped globally, far outpacing US efforts. However, experts say the “ChatGPT moment” for physical AI is still to c

by Henry BlakemoreJanuary 8, 2026
China Hacked US Congressional Staff Emails, Report Says
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China Hacked US Congressional Staff Emails, Report Says

According to a Financial Times report cited by Reuters, Chinese hackers accessed emails used by staffers on key House committees. The campaign, known as Salt Typhoon, is seen as a major cybersecurity threat aiming to disrupt US infrastructure.

by Nathan CrossJanuary 8, 2026
Amazon’s Bee Wearable Gets Creepy New AI Features
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Amazon’s Bee Wearable Gets Creepy New AI Features

Bee, the AI wearable company acquired by Amazon last year, has announced four major software updates. The new features aim to act as a life coach by analyzing your conversations, but they hinge on constant recording.

by Henry BlakemoreJanuary 5, 2026
NZ Health Portal Breach Hits Up to 120,000 Patients
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NZ Health Portal Breach Hits Up to 120,000 Patients

The New Zealand government is launching a review after a cyberattack on the Manage My Health patient portal. An alleged hacker claims to have stolen data and is demanding a $60,000 ransom, threatening to publish the information.

by Henry BlakemoreJanuary 5, 2026
The EU’s Data Retention Push Could Kill No-Log VPNs
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The EU’s Data Retention Push Could Kill No-Log VPNs

EU governments are pushing for a new law that would force VPN providers, messaging apps, and cloud services to retain user metadata like IP addresses and location history. Privacy advocates warn this would fundamentally break no-log services, potentially forcing legitimate providers out of the EU ma

by Nathan CrossJanuary 4, 2026
The Crypto Wild West is Getting Banks as Deputies. That’s a Problem.
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The Crypto Wild West is Getting Banks as Deputies. That’s a Problem.

The approval of national trust banks for crypto marks a major shift, but the regulatory framework is still dangerously incomplete. This gap invites criminal activity and poses a real threat to the broader financial system.

by Henry BlakemoreJanuary 2, 2026
India tells Elon Musk to fix Grok’s “obscene” AI images
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India tells Elon Musk to fix Grok’s “obscene” AI images

The Indian government has issued a direct order to Elon Musk’s X platform, demanding immediate fixes to its Grok AI chatbot. The order follows complaints that Grok was used to generate “obscene” AI-altered images, including of women and minors.

by Henry BlakemoreJanuary 2, 2026
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 and Foldable Plans Leak, With a Price Surprise
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Samsung’s Galaxy S26 and Foldable Plans Leak, With a Price Surprise

A new report details Samsung’s 2025 roadmap, claiming the Galaxy S26 series will launch February 25 in San Francisco. Surprisingly, prices may hold steady. Lighter foldables are coming in July.

by Henry BlakemoreJanuary 2, 2026
Trump’s $499 Gold Phone Delayed Again, Blames Shutdown
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Trump’s $499 Gold Phone Delayed Again, Blames Shutdown

The saga of the Trump-branded T1 smartphone continues with another delay. After missing its initial August 2025 target and a subsequent end-of-year goal, the company now says the $499 device will ship sometime this year.

by Henry BlakemoreJanuary 1, 2026

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