India is mandating that all new smartphones, including iPhones, come with a preinstalled government security app that cannot be deleted. The move aims to combat fraud but raises significant privacy questions. Apple is expected to push back against the requirement.
Law enforcement in Germany and Switzerland, backed by Europol, have shut down the CryptoMixer service. The operation seized servers, a domain, and over €25 million in cryptocurrency tied to the platform.
Google is rolling out a new archival app for company-managed Pixel devices. This allows IT administrators to remotely view all RCS messages sent and received, including edits and deletions. The move is a response to regulatory demands for business communication records.
The Indian government has issued a private order requiring smartphone makers like Apple to pre-install an unremovable state security app. The move, framed as a tool for finding lost phones, guarantees government tracking capabilities and follows other privacy-invasive mandates for encrypted apps.
Coupang, one of South Korea’s largest online retailers, has disclosed a massive data breach affecting nearly 34 million customers. The unauthorized access began on June 24, 2025, and wasn’t fully contained until after November 18. Police are investigating a former Chinese employee now living abroad.
DJI is warning that its drones could face an automatic ban in the US market if an audit doesn’t happen by December. The FCC voted 3-0 to close security loopholes, potentially giving DJI the Huawei treatment. Current owners would keep their drones, but new sales could vanish.
Amazon is facing an unprecedented wave of phishing attacks during the Black Friday shopping season. Security firm Darktrace detected a 620% spike in attacks, with Amazon accounting for 80% of all brand impersonation attempts.
Joe Braidwood built Yara AI as a clinically-inspired mental health platform, then shut it down over safety concerns. He says AI becomes “dangerous, not just inadequate” when truly vulnerable people reach out. The decision highlights growing worries about AI’s role in mental health care.
Canadian authorities have ordered OVHcloud to disclose customer data stored in France, the UK, and Australia through its Canadian subsidiary. This bypasses established international treaties and puts OVH in legal jeopardy in both Canada and France. The case could redefine what digital sovereignty ac
Plex is enforcing new rules that eliminate free remote streaming access to personal media servers. Server owners now need a $7/month Plex Pass to grant remote access, or users can buy their own $2/month Remote Watch Pass. The changes started rolling out this week for Roku users, with all other TV ap
