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Digital Security Guides & Tutorials

Practical guides for journalists and frontline activists on hardening phones, securing accounts, and countering hacking and inspection attempts.

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YouTube tightens restrictions on ad-blocking tools

YouTube has begun taking strict measures against users of ad-blocking tools, as some users have reported abnormal behavior while browsing YouTube with ad-blocking tools, noticing that videos are being skipped to their end or muted automatically. According to Independent’s publication, a user shared their experience on Reddit saying: “When using an ad-blocking tool on YouTube, […]

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Google patches 8th Chrome zero-day of 2024

Google has released a security update for the Chrome browser to address a highly critical zero-day vulnerability, the fourth of its kind discovered in May and the eighth in 2024. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-5274, is a flaw in the V8 JavaScript engine. Zero-day vulnerabilities are security flaws in software that are termed “zero-day” because […]

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Security Vulnerability in WhatsApp Exposes Users to Government Surveillance

A security vulnerability in WhatsApp has been identified, potentially exposing user communications to government surveillance. While this flaw does not compromise the content of messages, it reveals the identities of individuals exchanging messages and possibly their membership in private groups. Awareness and Impact The WhatsApp security team is aware of this vulnerability and the risks […]

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IBM Releases Open-Source AI Models and Partners with Saudi Arabia

Tech giant IBM is making a big splash in the world of artificial intelligence (AI) with a two-pronged approach. First, they’re releasing a new family of AI models called “Granite” as open-source software. This means anyone can access and modify these models for free, fostering collaboration and innovation in the AI community. Secondly, IBM is […]

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Digital Decay: The Disappearance of Web Pages Over Time

In the digital age, the internet serves as a vast repository of information, documenting the collective knowledge and activities of our modern world. However, a significant portion of this content is ephemeral. According to a recent analysis by the Pew Research Center, a substantial percentage of web pages that existed a decade ago have disappeared, […]

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Zoom Introduces post-quantum end-to-end encryption for Secure Video Meetings

Zoom is taking a big leap forward in video conferencing security with the introduction of post-quantum end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for Zoom Meetings. This new feature, soon to be available for Zoom Phone and Zoom Rooms as well, safeguards user data against the potential threat of powerful quantum computers that could crack traditional encryption methods in […]

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Windows XP Online in 2024: A Recipe for Disaster

Windows XP, The once-beloved operating system might trigger a wave of nostalgia, but connecting it to the internet in 2024 is a recipe for disaster. A recent experiment by Eric Parker proves just how dangerous it can be. Imagine connecting Windows XP online is like navigating a minefield. Eric’s experiment shows it’s more like stepping […]

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Winamp: Going Open Source and Potentially Making a Comeback

Remember Winamp? The media player that defined music listening for many in the early 2000s? Well, get ready for a potential resurgence! Winamp recently announced they’ll be opening the source code for their Windows application on September 24, 2024. This move comes under a new moniker, FreeLlama, and focuses on reviving the Windows app while […]

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iPhones Haunted by Ghosts of Deleted Photos After iOS 17.5 Update

iPhone users are experiencing a spine-chilling phenomenon after updating their devices to iOS 17.5: long-deleted photos are mysteriously reappearing in the Photos app. This unsettling glitch has sparked widespread concern, particularly among privacy-conscious users, as some reported finding their deleted personal photos resurfacing on devices they’ve long since discarded or sold to others. The issue […]

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