Privacy

Google and Apple have recently released global alerts warning users who may have been subjected to state-backed spyware intrusions, Cybernews reports.

Evidence suggests Intellexa employees could remotely access customer surveillance systems using TeamViewer, an off-the-shelf remote access tool.

Security researcher Simon Fondrie-Teitler pointed out that Kohler's use of "end-to-end encryption" likely refers to TLS encryption, which secures data during transit, rather than true end-to-end encryption where only the sender and intended recipient can decrypt data.

Experts preferred EU approach of mandating security outcomes on vendors versus a government app.

Launched in October 2025, Proxyearth requests a mobile number and returns detailed information including full name, father's name, email address, telecom provider, home address, alternate phone numbers, and even Aadhaar card number.