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Urban VPN Controversy Shows How Easily Your AI Chats Can Be Exposed
Security researchers revealed that Urban VPN, a popular free VPN extension used by millions, was capable of accessing AI chat conversations across multiple platforms. The findings triggered widespread coverage and prompted Urban VPN to issue a public response disputing parts...
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Family Code Words Could Save You From AI Voice Cloning Scams: A Practical Safety Guide
It’s 2 a.m. when your phone rings. Your daughter’s voice is crying, panicked: “Mom, I’ve been in an accident. I’m in jail and need bail money right now. Please don’t tell Dad, just send $15,000 to this account immediately.” Your...
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GPS Accuracy Just Hit 1 Inch, But Location Errors Cost $3.1 Trillion. Inside the Paradox
Your location data costs more than you think. The global Location-Based Services (LBS) market is expected to skyrocket from $77.69 billion in 2024 to $547.92 billion by 2033, driven by breakthroughs in GPS precision and satellite technology, according to Astute...
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Truecaller Now Lets You Block the Scam Calls Your Grandma Keeps Getting
Truecaller has unveiled Family Protection, a new in-app safety feature designed to shield entire households, especially older, less tech-savvy members, from a rapidly escalating wave of phone scams. The feature allows families to form trusted groups where a designated Family...
Anastasia Poida
December 10, 2025
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The Online Safety Act Targets Porn While Predators Target Kids in Encrypted Messages
Ofcom dropped its first £1 million hammer on a porn site on December 4th, punishing it for failing to verify users’ ages, and headlines exploded. Finally, many thought, the UK’s Online Safety Act is doing something tangible. A dangerous website...
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One in 10 UK Children Blackmailed Online as Parents Demand Action
A hard-hitting new investigation has revealed that online blackmail is a widespread danger facing children across the UK, confirming that 1 in 10 parents confirms their child has been blackmailed on the internet. The research, which surveyed 2,558 UK parents...
Anastasia Poida
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5 Big Wins and 5 Hard Truths About Child Safety Online in 2025
If 2025 proved anything, it’s that the internet is no longer pretending childhood safety is someone else’s problem. This year saw governments flex regulatory muscle, police dismantle global abuse networks, and tech giants (although some reluctantly) redesign their platforms with...
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AI Toys Danger: The ‘Smart’ Teddy Bear May Guide Your Kid on BDSM and Knives
This year, the must-have gadget under the Christmas tree isn’t a drone or a gaming console; it’s the cuddly AI companion. But before you click ‘Buy’ on that talking teddy bear, we need to have a serious, slightly alarming chat....
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2G and 3G Shutdown in 2026: Which Location Trackers Will Stop Working, and What’s the Solution
In 2026, mobile operators across Europe and the United States are actively phasing out legacy 2G and 3G networks to allocate spectrum for faster 4G and 5G services. While this benefits most smartphone users, it creates a significant risk for...
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