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WhatsApp username rollout and security updates

15 clusters · 195 sources · last updated

Latest: WhatsApp introduces usernames to reduce phone number dependency

WhatsApp is implementing a new username feature to enhance privacy by allowing communication via unique identifiers instead of personal phone numbers. This shift aims to reduce the direct exposure of personal telephone d

[ACTIVE] [TECHNOLOGY] [US] [AU] [CH]

Rise of sophisticated AI-driven deepfake impersonation scams

19 clusters · 97 sources · last updated

Latest: AI used for cyberattacks, election interference, and weapon development

Cybersecurity authorities continue to warn of evolving deepfake scams using artificial intelligence to impersonate trusted individuals. In India, SEBI has warned of the ‘Boss Scam,’ where fraudsters use AI-generated vide

[QUIET] [HEALTH] [US]

AI user privacy and disclosure concerns

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Zocdoc survey: 1 in 5 patients hide AI health use from doctors

Research indicates growing privacy and safety concerns regarding how users interact with artificial intelligence. A study by Transluce found that while AI chatbots have improved at avoiding explicit encouragement of self

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Tunisian educational preparation initiatives

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Tunisia prepares for school season with educational salon and student awards

Tunisia is undertaking various social and commercial initiatives to prepare for the 2026-2027 school year. Charitable organizations have launched solidarity drives to support students. SOS Villages d’Enfants Tunisie has

[QUIET] [BUSINESS] [CH]

OpenAI luxury watch commissions

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Tech leaders discuss AI privacy risks and OpenAI luxury commissions

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman commissioned seven custom Swiss watches from the watchmaker Vanguart. The titanium timepieces, based on the Vanguart Orb model, are valued at approximately $180,000 each. One watch was intended for

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State-sponsored cyberattacks against EU officials

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Security threats rise through museum robberies and EU cyberattacks

European Union cyber defense units have identified state-sponsored spearphishing campaigns targeting the messaging accounts of high-ranking officials. These attacks utilize social engineering techniques, such as imperson

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Signal multi-device support expansion

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Signal expands multi-device support for Android and iPhone

Signal has expanded its multi-device support to include additional Android smartphones, Android tablets, and iPhones. Previously, linking capabilities were limited to computers and iPads. Users on Android version 8.20 o

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