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Can You Trust Mozilla Firefox in 2025?
Mozilla gave Firefox its first Terms of Use and a new Privacy Notice, and users pushed back. We cover what changed and what you can do about it.
Endangered Encryption: Government Backdoor Demands Undermine Global Cybersecurity
Encryption backdoor demands put everyone at risk. The UK's order made Apple pull Advanced Data Protection there, and we cover ways to keep your data safe.
Meta Court Documents Reveal Ethical Concerns in AI Training Practices
Kadrey v. Meta court filings say Meta used about 82TB of pirated books from LibGen and other shadow libraries to train AI, with Zuckerberg's reported approval.
Apple Pulls Encryption Based Protection from UK Users Following Government Demands
Apple removes advanced encryption for UK users following government backdoor demands. Impact on privacy, security, and what it means for global data protection.
DOGE Website Breached as Judges Sue for Privacy Act Violation
Researchers found the DOGE.gov site let outsiders edit its database, days after judges sued DOGE under the Privacy Act. We cover what both mean for your data.
DeepSeek Security Audit Reveals Critical Data Exposure: Why Encryption Matters More Than Ever
Security vulnerabilities discovered in DeepSeek's iOS app expose user data through unencrypted transmission. Learn to protect your organization's data.
International Community Blocking DeepSeek Over Privacy Concerns
The U.S., Australia, Italy and others are blocking or restricting the Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek over privacy fears. We explain why, and what it means for you.
The Most Invasive Apps on Your Phone and Why You Should Delete Them
The most invasive apps on your phone, from Meta's apps to PayPal, Uber and dating apps, what each collects, and simple ways to cut down what they take.
Governments Use Bot Networks to Influence Public Opinion, Prevent Political Criticism
Governments and militaries use bot networks and fake profiles to sway opinion and silence critics. Mexico's case shows what that means for your privacy.
LinkedIn Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Use of Customer Data in AI Training
The LinkedIn AI lawsuit over private messages has been withdrawn. LinkedIn did still opt its users into AI training by default without asking first.
AI Protections Rescinded, $500b Investment Announced by President Trump
President Trump revokes Biden’s AI risk executive order. Learn how this impacts your privacy and how tools like Redact.dev can protect your digital footprint.
TikTok Returns After Going Dark, Credited to US President
TikTok is back online after a brief U.S. outage, with its return linked to promises from Donald Trump. What it means for users and digital privacy.
How to Delete All Tweets with Videos
Get rid of every tweet with a video attached and leave your other posts alone. Redact finds the video tweets in your X history and deletes them.
Meta’s New Content Policy & What It Means for Your Privacy.
Meta's More Speech, Fewer Mistakes policy ends third-party fact-checking in favor of community notes. The change affects your privacy and your posts too.
What a Potential TikTok Ban Means for Your Digital Privacy
A potential TikTok ban in the U.S. raises concerns about data privacy and digital freedom. Here is what it means for your digital presence.
What does a Trump Presidency Mean for your Digital Privacy?
What a Trump presidency means for your digital privacy, from surveillance and data collection to Section 230 reform, and ways to protect yourself online.
AI and Cybersecurity: How Generative AI is Redefining Security Risks
Generative AI hands attackers faster research, convincing deepfakes and new ways to tamper with data. Here are the risks and how to guard against them.