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Iris Recognition vs Fingerprint: Which Biometric Wins in 2026?
Compare iris recognition and fingerprint biometrics in 2026, from accuracy and speed to security, privacy, and where each technology works best.
DuckDuckGo Now Blocks Most YouTube Ads Right Inside Its Browser
DuckDuckGo's browser now blocks most YouTube ads by default on supported devices. Here's how it works, which platforms support it, and its limits.
7 Arrested Over World’s Top Anime Piracy Site HiAnime
Vietnamese police, aided by US Homeland Security and ACE, arrested seven people accused of running HiAnime, tied to $12.85M in ad revenue.
WhatsApp Usernames Will Let You Chat Without Sharing Your Phone Number
WhatsApp is letting users reserve usernames before its 2026 launch, giving people a way to chat without sharing phone numbers. Here is how it works, why it matters, and the security limits to know
Beats Studio Buds Flaw Could Let Nearby Attackers Eavesdrop on Users
Apple has released a security update to patch a Beats Studio Buds flaw that let nearby hackers listen to conversations through the microphone.
Instagram Glitch Reportedly Exposed Contact Info of Zuckerberg and Other Users
Instagram glitch exposed Mark Zuckerberg’s email addresses and phone number, plus contact details of other top users, through a password reset flaw.
Hackers Abused Meta’s AI Support Bot to Hijack Major Instagram Accounts
Hackers abused Meta’s AI support bot to hijack major Instagram accounts, bypassing security checks as videos showed the flaw before Meta fixed the issue.
Researcher Shows Edge Browser Stores Saved Passwords in Plaintext
Cybersecurity expert Tom Rønning finds Microsoft Edge loads all saved passwords into computer memory as cleartext, making them easy for hackers to steal.
Anti-ICE Site GTFO ICE Accused of Exposing Data of 17,000+ Activists
An anti-ICE website, GTFO ICE, linked to Miles Taylor, is accused of exposing the personal details of 17,662 activists, sparking concerns that the data may have reached government agencies.
Private Chats, Photos of Celebs Exposed in Suspected Stalkerware Leak
Private chats and photos of celebrities and influencers were exposed after a suspected stalkerware setup left a database open, revealing sensitive messages and files.
