Meta must pay $567 million and change Facebook and Instagram protections for minors under a New Mexico court order it plans to appeal.

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Gmail now warns BCC recipients before they reply all, helping prevent accidental exposure of their involvement and email address.

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Learn how BitLocker, passkeys, Microsoft Defender, and other Windows 11 security features protect your data, accounts, apps, and devices.

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New data shows 55.3 million Suno accounts were affected in a breach exposing contact details, purchases, and partial payment card information.

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France will ban social media for children under 15, requiring nationwide age checks and raising privacy and platform compliance concerns.

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Apple faces a proposed class action alleging a Hide My Email flaw could expose users’ real addresses despite the company’s privacy claims.

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EU rules will make Google share anonymized search data and give rival AI assistants broader access to Android features across Europe.

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Researchers say a Claude for Chrome flaw lets rogue extensions trigger Gmail, Docs, and Calendar tasks, with greater risk in unattended mode.

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Apple is testing an iOS 26.6 security alert that warns users about malicious iMessages and lets them report suspicious messages.

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Lidl says attackers stole customer data in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands via a third-party provider, raising concerns about phishing and GDPR compliance.

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Meta scrapped a Muse Image feature days after launch following backlash over consent, privacy, and the use of public Instagram photos.

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New York will ban Meta and other smart glasses from all 1,240 state courts starting July 20 over privacy and recording concerns.

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China warned organizations to remove certain Claude Code versions over alleged backdoor risks, while Anthropic called the feature anti-abuse protection.

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Google’s $3 ChromeOS Flex Kit is back after selling out. Here’s who should use it, who should skip it, and what to check first.

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OpenAI is set to launch GPT-5.6 after a US security review, raising new questions for enterprise AI access, safeguards, and governance.

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Australia’s under-16 social media ban faces scrutiny after testers found major platforms did not ask for age proof.

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Google Search uploads may be used to train AI unless users opt out, raising privacy and data governance concerns for businesses.

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Google released a Chrome update addressing 382 security bugs, including sandbox-escape risks. Users and IT teams should update quickly.

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LayerX found that BioShocking could trick AI browsers into leaking credentials by disguising malicious prompts as game rules.

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Microsoft extended Windows 10 security updates for personal devices through Oct. 12, 2027, giving users more time to upgrade.

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