Retailers are using AI and loyalty program data to charge customers personalized prices, often penalizing their most frequent shoppers. New laws, like one in New York, are emerging to force transparency, but the backlash is just beginning.
Cybercrime has professionalized into a global, service-based industry. Law enforcement is struggling to contain a threat now valued at over $15 trillion annually, with tools and kits easily purchased online.
Aflac has confirmed a massive data breach impacting 22.65 million people. The stolen data includes Social Security numbers, driver’s licenses, and sensitive health insurance information. The hackers are believed to be part of a known criminal group targeting the insurance industry.
Mozilla is adding a global “AI kill switch” to Firefox, letting users disable all AI tools. The move comes after severe backlash over a 2024 privacy feature that was turned on by default without clear consent.
Mozilla’s new CEO, Anthony Enzor-Demeo, is steering Firefox toward becoming a “modern AI browser.” The plan has sparked user concern, leading to a promise of a definitive “AI Kill Switch” coming in Q1 of 2026.
Windows Fast Startup promises faster boot times, but it’s a legacy feature that can cause major headaches. From preventing Windows updates from applying correctly to locking partitions for dual-boot users, its risks often outweigh its minimal benefits on modern SSDs.
Anna’s Archive, a shadow library, has backed up a huge chunk of Spotify’s catalog. The 300-terabyte archive aims to preserve music forever, but Spotify calls it an unlawful attack. This is a new front in the digital preservation war.
While European countries like France legally protect workers from after-hours emails, the American work culture glorifies constant availability. The idea of a formal “right to disconnect” faces massive hurdles in the US, from corporate resistance to deep-seated cultural beliefs about productivity.
A new wave of cyberattacks is hijacking Microsoft 365 accounts using a clever phishing method that abuses Microsoft’s own login system. Threat researchers at Proofpoint link the widespread campaigns to suspected state-aligned groups from Russia and China, marking a notable shift in how these advance
A cybersecurity story from mid-2024 is shockingly relevant as 2025 approaches. The 16 billion leaked passwords are actively being used in automated attacks, with millions of login attempts recorded in a single day. Changing your passwords and using a manager is no longer optional.
