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Google confirms the UK has not asked it to weaken encryption with a backdoor – unlike Apple
By Monica J. White published
Google has just confirmed that the UK hasn't asked it to weaken its end-to-end encryption by installing a backdoor. Apple wasn't so lucky, though.

After the UK, online age verification is landing in the EU
By Chiara Castro published
Five EU countries are set to test an age verification app to protect children, despite privacy and security concerns.

The UK could make a U-turn on Apple's encryption backdoor demand
By Chiara Castro published
US officials have criticized the order that led Apple to remove its iCloud end-to-end encryption feature in the UK in February. Now, the UK is reportedly looking for a way to back down.

Is paid antivirus really worth it?
By Sead Fadilpašić last updated
Antivirus Free antivirus apps often contain have hidden costs - and there is good reason to splash out for antivirus protection.

How to choose the best antivirus for you
By Sead Fadilpašić last updated
Antivirus There’s a bewildering amount of choice when it comes to antivirus software, but we’ll help you make the right decision.

Elmo got hacked. Don't be like Elmo. This is how I'd explain cybersecurity and 2FA to the beloved Sesame Street character
By Lance Ulanoff published
The Sesame Street Character's popular X account was hacked, and then very bad things happened – don't let them happen to you

Deepseek faces ban in Germany as privacy watchdog reports the app to Google and Apple as "illegal content"
By Chiara Castro published
DeepSeek could soon disappear from Apple and Google's App Stores in Germany. Here's all you need to know.

Microsoft is phasing out passwords soon – here's why passkeys are replacing them and what to do next
By Chris Rowlands published
Microsoft is phasing out saved passwords in its Authenticator app. Here’s how to set up device passkeys and when you need to do it by.
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