Violent crypto attacks rise as criminals hunt bigger payoutsPhysical attacks targeting cryptocurrency holders surged 33% globally in the first half of 2026, with losses soaring to $124 million. Franc...
25 Jul, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
TikTok charged with breaching EU tech rules on online safety for kids, EU saysTikTok faces EU charges for allegedly failing to protect minors from cyberbullying and predators through its account and privacy settings. ...
24 Jul, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
How to remember to judiciously forgetDelhi High Court established a right to be forgotten, flowing from Article 21. This ruling allows de-indexing judicial records and masking ...
21 Jul, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
EU hits AliExpress with a record 550 million-euro fine over unsafe and counterfeit goodsThe European Commission has fined AliExpress 550 million euros for failing to stop unsafe products. This significant penalty is the largest...
20 Jul, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
Best German proverb of the day: "You should know your friend's faults, but not mention them" A timeless lesson on protecting friendshipsBest German Proverb of the Day: A German proverb emphasizes knowing friends' faults but not mentioning them publicly. This timeless wisdom ...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Italy privacy watchdog fines Character AI owner over age-check failuresThe regulator found several privacy violations, including shortcomings in information provided to users about the processing of their perso...
09 Jul, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
EU lawmakers back reinstating interim rules to allow Big Tech to tackle child pornographyLawmakers and countries on both sides of the divide failed to agree on permanent rules last month following a dispute on the scope of detec...
09 Jul, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
FIFA 2026: World Cup propels surveillance to new heightsThe 2026 FIFA World Cup in Pennsylvania is under surveillance, with governments and private firms monitoring attendees' faces, movements, a...
05 Jul, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Meta’s compounding India woes; HCLTech’s mega AI dealUnion minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has asked to summon Meta over child sexual abuse material on Instagram. This and more in today’s ETtech Top...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
How Brands Can Adapt When AI Agents Do the ShoppingInstead of scrolling on websites or strolling through stores, people are beginning to prompt AI agents to find, compare, and even purchase ...
03 Jul, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
Irish regulator reconsidering TikTok data-transfer ban after court rulingIreland's Data Protection Commission (DPC), TikTok's lead EU privacy regulator, fined the Chinese tech giant €530 million a year ago and or...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
How schools breach children’s data privacy: A snapshotSchools and other organizations are posting children's photos and achievements online without proper parental consent, potentially violatin...
28 Jun, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
Meta AI glasses pilot faces privacy scrutinyPrivacy experts are flagging significant risks with Meta's AI glasses pilot for visually impaired citizens in Gujarat. Concerns centre on p...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Jio IPO filed: 10 crucial things investors must know about Ambani's $3 billion planJio Platforms has filed its DRHP with Sebi for a massive IPO comprising a fresh issue of up to 27 crore shares. The offering aims to reduce...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
HR accidentally shared confidential survey results company-wide, revealing what workers really thought of managementA company's HR department accidentally sent unedited employee engagement survey results to 84 staff members, revealing candid, specific fee...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
South Korea fines Coupang $409 million in country's largest data breach penaltyThe Personal Information Protection Commission said the New York-listed company had leaked personal data of more than 33 million customers ...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
No tech rule exemption for Apple, EU regulators say amid spat over Siri AI delayEuropean Union regulators have rejected Apple's plea to delay the launch of its new Siri AI in the EU. Apple had sought an 18-month exempti...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.32 PM IST