In many parts of the world, law enforcement uses WhatsApp chats, text messages, and photos from confiscated phones as “evidence” against persecuted groups.
Security / Privacy
The Quiet Way Advertisers Are Tracking Your Browsing
Cookies are on the way out—but not enough is being done about browser fingerprinting. So what is it?
Is Firefox Okay?
Mozilla’s privacy-heavy browser is flatlining. What it does next is crucial for the future of the web.
Twitter Has Started Blocking Porn in Germany
Dozens of accounts have been vanished as Twitter bows to pressure to make it harder for children to find adult content online.
How to Set Up Lock Screens on All Your Devices
Your lock screen stands between your private data and unwelcome visitors—make sure you set it up correctly.
Myanmar’s Fight for Democracy Is Now a Scrap Over Phone Records
Norwegian Telecoms giant Telenor wants to leave Myanmar. Activists say its exit risks putting their data— and their freedom—at risk.
Health Sites Let Ads Track Visitors Without Telling Them
Privacy policies didn’t tell the whole story about third-party tools gathering personal information from the sites of medical and genetic-testing companies.
They Were ‘Calling to Help.’ Then They Stole Thousands
When my mom fell victim to a phone scam, we learned a painful truth: The explosion of personal finance apps makes it all too easy to target vulnerable people.
What’s the Deal With Anti-Cheat Software in Online Games?
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Cheat deterrents like kernel drivers are raising legitimate privacy concerns. But it’s not all bad news.
Google Has a New Plan to Kill Cookies. People Are Still Mad
Google has scrapped FLoC, its controversial cookie replacement. Now it’s back with Topics—but rivals and privacy experts are still nervous.