Ever heard of ‘quishing’? NordVPN warns the future of scams lies in QR codes – and shares some tips on how to stay safe

NordVPN warns that QR code attacks are escalating, with a staggering 26 million individuals already potentially exposed to ‘quishing.’ Here’s how to stay safe.

‘A bet for the future of cybersecurity’ – Nord Security hits 400 patents as race for solutions against next-gen threats heats up

Nord Security has quadrupled its patent count since 2023, signaling a massive shift towards post-quantum encryption and AI-driven threat detection to future-proof its privacy tools.

Welcome to the ‘AI slop’ security crisis – these 198 iOS apps were found leaking private chats and user locations

Apps with over 20 million users have exposed 380 million private chat messages into the wild, research shows.

Your headphones may be tracking you – how a Google Fast Pair exploit lets hackers spy in seconds

Researchers have discovered that hackers can access millions of speakers and headphones in just a few seconds.

Security researchers warn Telegram links can doxx you – even with a VPN

A simple click on a disguised link could reveal your real IP address to attackers. Researchers warn that this Telegram flaw overrides internal proxy and VPN settings, putting privacy-focused users at risk.

Proton’s Lifetime account raffle raises $1.27 million for digital rights advocates

With the money generated from its 2025 Lifetime Account Charity Fundraiser, Proton has awarded grants to ten community-chosen groups defending privacy online and digital rights.

Roblox rolls out mandatory age verification for chat features globally

If you want to chat on Roblox, get your ID ready. The platform is expanding mandatory age verification globally, raising new questions about data privacy and user safety.

Age verification changed the internet in 2025 – here’s what it means for your privacy in 2026

We spoke with leading privacy experts and VPN industry analysts to discuss age verification online and explore why your privacy could be at risk in 2026.

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