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GrapheneOS Builds Based on Android QPR1 Available for Public Testing
The long-awaited QPR1 update was pushed to AOSP on November 11th after a long two-month delay, and the GrapheneOS team are hard at work on a QPR1 update for their operating system.
Google: Less Than 20% of New Vulnerabilities in Android are Memory Safety Related
A recent blog post by Google shows that memory safety vulnerabilities account for less than 20% of new vulnerabilities in Android this year, down from 76% in 2019.
Brave Unveils Coral, Their New System for Verifiable Parsing
In a new paper and accompanying blog post, Brave has unveiled Coral, “a system for proving in zero-knowledge that a committed byte stream corresponds to a structured object in accordance with a Context Free Grammar.”
WhatsApp Rolls Out Messaging Interoperability for Europeans
Meta has started allowing third-party messengers to interoperate with WhatsApp in compliance with the European Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Google Plans to Restrict Installing Apps Outside Google Play to "Experienced Users"
Google recently uploaded a blog post stating that some of their proposed plans to validate developer identities on Android could be bypassed by "a new advanced flow."
Ben Jordan Exposes Severe Security Vulnerabilities in Flock Surveillance Cameras
YouTuber Ben Jordan released a 40 minute exposé, showing just how easy it is for hackers to get info the sensitive data stored inside Flock's now ubiquitous surveillance cameras.
Android Might be Getting an iOS NameDrop Equivalent
According to Android Authority, an equivalent to iOS’ NameDrop contact sharing feature might be coming to Android.
OpenAI Announces Plans for "Client-Side Encryption" for ChatGPT
Coming hot off the heels of their lawsuit with the New York Times, OpenAI has announced new plans to improve the privacy of its users.
Proton May Start Recycling Abandoned Email Addresses
Proton recently announced they are considering a change to their longstanding policy of not recycling mailbox addresses.
Android 17 will include a native 'Contact Scopes' feature
According to Android Authority, Android 17 will include a new permission that allows app developers to request access to specific contacts.
Apple Launches 'Digital ID' Feature Nationwide in the United States
This week, Apple released a new Digital ID feature for United States passport-holders, which will be available for age verification and identity verification "in apps, online, and in stores."
Mullvad Set to Retire 'Leta' Search Proxy on Nov. 27, 2025
The Mullvad Leta search engine will be retired at the end of this month, according to an announcement from Mullvad last week.
Chat Control Must Be Stopped, Act Now!
If you've heard of Chat Control already, bad news: it's back. If you haven't, this is a pressing issue you should urgently learn more about if you value privacy, democracy, and human rights. This is happening right now, and we must act to stop
Queer Dating Apps: Beware Who You Trust With Your Intimate Data
At the intersection of data privacy and LGBTQ+ experiences, it's inevitable to talk about queer dating apps. Unfortunately, most are horrible for data privacy.
Stay Safe, but Stay Connected
Balancing data protection and online connection can be difficult. Nevertheless, it's an essential skill to be able to stay safe online while staying connected.
The Importance of Data Privacy For The Queer Community
Data privacy is important for everyone. But for some marginalized populations, data privacy is indispensable for social connection, access to information, and physical safety. For Pride month, we discuss topics at the intersection of data privacy and experiences specific to the LGBTQ+ community.
Sam Altman Wants Your Eyeball
Last week, OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman announced in San Francisco that the World project he co-founded, formerly known as Worldcoin, is opening six stores across the United States, allowing users of the project's app to scan their eyeballs.
Age Verification Wants Your Face, and Your Privacy
Age verification laws forcing platforms to restrict access to content online have been multiplying in recent years. The problem is, implementing such measure necessarily requires identifying each user accessing this content, one way or another. This is bad news for your privacy.
A Flaw With the Security Level Slider in Tor Browser
PSA: The security level slider in Tor Browser (and Mullvad Browser) does not fully apply until restarting the browser. This presents a high risk to people who switch from Standard to Safer security during a browsing session in order to protect themselves from browser exploits.
Interview with Micah Lee: Cyd, Lockdown Systems, OnionShare, and more
This article is an interview with Micah Lee, the creator of Cyd and OnionShare, founder of Lockdown Systems, and author of Hacks, Leaks, and Revelations: The Art of Analyzing Hacked and Leaked Data.