Security experts have issued a warning to WhatsApp users regarding a new wave of account hijacking attacks that do not require hackers to bypass traditional authentication methods. By using social engineering and voicemail access, attackers can take control of accounts even if the user has active security measures in place.
Proton VPN has announced the launch of its "VPN Blanket" feature, a new privacy tool designed to provide automated, always-on protection across all user devices. To mark the introduction of this technology, the company is offering one month of free premium VPN protection to new and existing users who activate the feature through their account dashboard.
NordVPN has introduced a new email protection feature within its Threat Protection Pro suite, designed to detect phishing links and malware before users click. The tool scans links in real time while preserving user privacy and requires no direct access to email accounts.
Russian authorities have significantly increased pressure on WhatsApp, with the state communications regulator threatening a total ban of the platform in 2026. This escalation follows months of technical slowdowns and restrictions on voice calls, part of a broader strategy to isolate the domestic internet and transition users to state-controlled alternatives like the new MAX "superapp."
Searches for VPNs in Missouri have jumped sharply since new age verification rules took effect at the end of November. The sudden spike is raising concerns about privacy risks and a growing exposure to online scams.
The FBI says cybercriminals have already stolen more than $262 million this year through account takeover scams, with AI-driven phishing and social engineering making attacks harder to detect and easier to execute.
Security researchers warn that ransomware groups are targeting small and mid-sized businesses during acquisitions, using forgotten or unknown infrastructure to gain access to larger parent companies.
Perplexity calls SquareX research on a Comet browser API entirely false. The company states the API requires developer mode and user consent for local command execution.












