TECH

The growing threat of VPN blocks Imagine paying for a VPN subscription to safeguard your privacy, only to see a dreaded message: “Access denied VPN detected.” VPN blocks are becoming a major issue worldwide. Governments, streaming platforms, schools, and workplaces are cracking down harder than ever to prevent users from …

If you use an Android phone, there is a dangerous new threat that could already be on your device. Security researchers have revealed a vulnerability called Tap Trap, and it is one of the most alarming exploits seen in recent years. This hack does not need malware that you can …

Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly moved from science fiction into everyday reality, powering voice assistants, medical diagnostics, self-driving cars, and financial systems. As its influence grows, so too do concerns about how powerful AI systems could impact humanity in the long term. One of the most widely discussed ideas in …

What is an agentic workflow and why it matters Agentic workflow is the practice of organising work so that autonomous software agents can plan, act, use tools, and coordinate with people and other agents to achieve a goal. The unit of work is not a single prompt or a static …

The internet has always been a place of openness, anonymity, and decentralised freedom. That ethos is rapidly eroding. In recent years, and especially in 2025, a disturbing pattern has emerged: private technology giants such as YouTube and TikTok are voluntarily adopting draconian surveillance and identification requirements often without any legal …

The TeaOnHer application has exposed extensive amounts of sensitive personal data, including government-issued identification documents and intimate photographs, due to severe security vulnerabilities. Marketed as a male counterpart to controversial female-centric dating advice applications, the platform allows anonymous crowdsourced reporting on women. Recent cyber security investigations reveal that unauthenticated guest …

Decentralised finance is evolving at a rapid pace, with new blockchain networks emerging to meet the demand for faster transactions, lower fees, and more versatile decentralised applications. One blockchain that has captured the attention of developers, traders, and investors worldwide is The Open Network (TON). Originally conceptualised by the team …

The OWN App is a next-generation, gamified social media platform that officially entered its beta testing phase in June 2025. It is designed to empower creators by enabling them to own their content, audience, brand, and earnings. OWN operates on decentralised infrastructure, giving users control and security over their creative …

In a world where digital surveillance and internet restrictions are rapidly increasing, knowing how to make a VPN for free is not just a technical advantage it is a vital skill. Governments around the globe are introducing laws that, while appearing to protect children and national security, are often veiled …

Governments want to scan your chat messages From October 2025, the European Union is expected to implement sweeping surveillance powers under the initiative called Chat Control. The proposed law mandates scanning of all private communications including encrypted chat messages ostensibly to combat child sexual abuse material (CSAM). While protecting children …