TL;DR – YouTube is expanding age checks for viewers and tightening identity checks for creators. The UK’s Online Safety Act and Australia’s new under-16 social-media rules are the big levers forcing platforms toward “highly effective age assurance” (read: ID, credit card, or selfie verification). Read on for details about the changes, and how you can […]

Hackers recently compromised one of Google’s Salesforce databases, exposing sensitive data from small and medium-sized businesses. The attackers used a maliciously modified Salesforce app to carry out their campaign, raising concerns not just about corporate cybersecurity but also the broader risks posed by social engineering attacks. Social Engineering: How the Google Breach Happened Social engineering […]

Why your digital footprint matters more than ever Every post, like, comment, and old profile leaves a trail. That trail can affect job offers, college admissions, relationships, and even your safety. Reducing your online presence is not about hiding. It is about protecting your privacy and controlling your digital story. People often think the internet […]

Are you using Google’s Gemini API, or apps and bots built with it? Wondering how safe your sensitive data is when handled by powerful generative AI models? As leaders in privacy protection and personal data removal, Redact.dev is breaking down what every privacy-first individual needs to know about Google’s Gemini API Additional Terms of Service, […]