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Apple, Google, and Samsung May Roll Out Always-On GPS In India

India's government is considering a push in the telecom industry to mandate always-on satellite location tracking on smartphones from Apple, Google, and Samsung. This would permanently activate Assisted GPS (A-GPS) technology, enabling precise surveillance without user opt-out. Tech giants oppose it fiercely, citing massive...

Hackers Can Exploit Delivery Receipts On Instant Messengers To Access User Private Data

Hackers have found a way to secretly track users on popular messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal using delivery receipts. These "silent" receipts let attackers monitor device activity without sending visible notifications.​​ Silent Probing Mechanics Attackers send crafted messages, such as reactions to non-existent chats or...

Arizona Attorney General Sues Chinese Retailer Temu Over Alleged Data Theft

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has filed a landmark lawsuit against Chinese e-commerce giant Temu and its parent company, PDD Holdings Inc., accusing them of massive consumer data theft and privacy violations. Filed on December 2, 2025, in Maricopa County Superior Court, the suit...

Kohler’s Encrypted Smart Toilet Camera Lacks True End-to-End Encryption

Kohler Health launched Dekoda in October 2025, a $600 device (plus a monthly subscription) that clips onto your toilet rim. It uses optical sensors and a camera to capture images inside the bowl, analyzing waste to assess gut health, hydration levels, and more. The...

India’s New SIM Registration Requirement For WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, and Other Messaging Apps

India's Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a directive mandating continuous SIM binding for popular messaging apps, requiring an active SIM card in the device for services to function and periodic logouts for web versions. This measure targets vulnerabilities exploited by cybercriminals in scams...

India Requires All Smartphones To Include Permanent Government Cybersecurity App

India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has mandated that all smartphone makers preload a non-removable government cybersecurity app, Sanchar Saathi, on new devices sold in the country. The private directive, dated November 28, 2025, sets a strict 90-day compliance deadline for giants like Apple, Samsung,...