Proton Mail is running a major promotion with discounts up to 60% off. The service is betting that users are finally fed up with spam and tracking and ready to pay for a private, streamlined email experience.
Google has released its Android Security Bulletin for December 2025, and it’s a hefty one. The update patches several critical vulnerabilities, including a severe flaw in the Android Framework that could enable remote denial-of-service attacks.
A new model for online child safety is hitting Congress. The App Store Accountability Act would put the burden of age verification on Apple and Google. Supporters say it’s simpler, but critics warn of privacy risks and legal challenges.
The private messaging app Session is planning a major protocol upgrade to boost user security. The new version, slated for a detailed spec release in 2026, will add perfect forward secrecy and post-quantum cryptography.
Missouri residents are scrambling for VPNs as the state’s new age verification law takes effect. Google searches for VPN services have doubled since Saturday, with many turning to potentially risky free options to protect their privacy.
The European Union has reached a provisional agreement that would fundamentally shift liability for payment fraud. Payment service providers would be required to reimburse customers under certain conditions, while online platforms could be held liable if they fail to remove fraudulent content.
The Office for Budget Responsibility revealed the digital ID scheme will cost £600 million annually with funding coming from existing departmental budgets. No specific savings have been identified to cover the massive expenditure.
France’s antitrust authority has thrown out Qwant’s case against Microsoft, saying the French search engine didn’t provide convincing evidence. Qwant had accused Microsoft of abusing its dominant position in search. The company plans to challenge the ruling.
European lawmakers are calling for a major crackdown on kids’ social media access. The proposal would require parental approval for teens 13-16 and completely block younger children from platforms.
Apple could face up to $38 billion in penalties under India’s new antitrust rules that calculate fines based on a company’s worldwide revenue. The tech giant is fighting back with a constitutional challenge, arguing the approach is disproportionate. At stake is Apple’s control over in-app payments a
