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Google Messages’ New Scam Protection Uses Cloud AI: What Happens to Your Privacy?

AndyC 20 October 2026

Google Messages is adding an optional Enhanced protection mode that sends conversation context from unknown senders to cloud-based Gemini models...

OpenAI Engineer Accused of Spying on Executives Ordered to Remain in Custody

AndyC 20 October 2026

A judge ordered Abdulrahman Alfozan to remain in custody, likening the Saudi government’s offer to secure the former OpenAI engineer’s release to a “blank check.”Photograph:...

WhatsApp Help Pages Leaked Hidden Instructions for a Meta Chatbot

AndyC 20 October 2026

Around 80 pages on WhatsApp’s website exposed instructions that were designed for its chatbot, including “WHAT NOT TO SAY.” Meta says a bug caused the...

Encryption Is Getting Squeezed From All Sides

AndyC 17 October 2026

Canada’s planned surveillance law is the latest grim step in a series of threats to encryption that are spreading around the world.Photo-Illustration: WIRED Staff; Getty...

Encryption Is Getting Squeezed From All Sides

AndyC 17 October 2026

Canada’s planned surveillance law is the latest grim step in a series of threats to encryption that are spreading around the world.Photo-Illustration: WIRED Staff; Getty...

Inbox flooded with sign-up messages? Email bombing explained

AndyC 17 October 2026

In September, reports emerged that a Virginia woman had been submerged by a flood of emails. Hundreds of automated messages poured in over a 24-hour...

Inbox flooded with sign-up messages? Email bombing explained

AndyC 17 October 2026

In September, reports emerged that a Virginia woman had been submerged by a flood of emails. Hundreds of automated messages poured in over a 24-hour...