Tor Browser 14.0.9: Critical Security Updates You Need to Know

Tor Browser 14.0.9 didn’t launch with bells and whistles—but it patched key security and privacy issues under the hood. Here's a clear, no-fluff breakdown of what got fixed, why it matters, and how it affects you.

Gmail's "Encrypted" Upgrade Only Applies to Paying Users That's Because You’re the Product

Google's new Gmail encryption sounds like a win for privacy—until you look closer. It's only for paying enterprise users, because regular users aren't customers. They're data.

Apple Fined for Privacy Power Play: France Hits Back at Anti-Competitive ATT Rollout

France’s competition watchdog has fined Apple €150 million for the way it rolled out its App Tracking Transparency feature—arguing the privacy update unfairly crushed competition.

Romance Scams, Crypto Laundering, and Human Trafficking: Inside the $8.2M Pig Butchering Case

Federal authorities seized over $8.2 million in stolen USDT linked to a pig butchering scam that preyed on romance-seeking victims across the U.S. But this wasn’t just about financial fraud—it exposed a global network tied to human trafficking and Chinese organized crime.

Why PrivacyWall Isn’t the Private Search Engine It Wants You to Think It Is

PrivacyWall talks a big game about privacy but once you look under the hood, it's just another search engine leaning on the same surveillance infrastructure it claims to reject.

Ivanti’s Security Crisis Just Got Worse: RESURGE Malware Raises the Stakes

A newly discovered malware named RESURGE is targeting Ivanti Connect Secure vulnerabilities, delivering stealth capabilities like rootkits and web shells. Tied to China-linked espionage groups.

(Tool) Your Browser is Betraying You: Here's How to Find Out and Fight Back

If you care about your privacy, start by understanding how much of your digital fingerprint is exposed. EFF's "Cover Your Tracks" is a vital tool that reveals how unique your browser is and how effective your privacy defenses really are.

The Zen Browser Slip-Up

Zen Browser enabled remote debugging by default—without prompting users. That's not just bad practice; it’s a serious privacy risk masquerading as developer convenience.

The Malware Masquerade: How Fake Windows Downloads Are Hijacking Your Digital Life

Storm-0249 has launched a new attack wave using fake Windows 11 Pro download sites to spread the advanced Latrodectus malware. Learn how this scam works, why it’s effective, and the practical steps you can take to protect yourself and others.

Dark Web Dumps Gemini and Binance User Data: What’s Real, What’s Hype, and What You Should Watch

Over 230,000 user records tied to Gemini and Binance are now for sale on dark web forums, raising serious questions about the scope and source of the leaks. While Binance denies a breach and blames phishing, the scale of exposed personal data suggests something deeper is at play.

2.3 Million Bank Cards Leaked, and That’s Just the Tip of the Iceberg

Kaspersky’s latest threat report reveals a massive surge in infostealer malware, with over 2.3 million bank cards exposed on the dark web and up to 25 million devices compromised in 2024 alone.

Tor Browser 14.0.8 for Windows: Why You Need to Update Immediately

Tor just dropped an emergency browser update for Windows users—version 14.0.8—and if you’re still running 14.0.7, you're exposed. This release patches critical Firefox security flaws, updates core components, and signals just how fast things can break if you're not staying current.