Want a private ChatGPT alternative? How Proton's Lumo 2.0 locks down your data, EU style

Proton, best known for its ProtonMailVPN and encrypted email service ProtonMail, has announced Lumo 2.0, the second iteration ...
PCMag

EncryptPro Review: Zero-Knowledge Local File Encryption for a Price as Low as Zero

EncryptPro handles the basics of encrypting your important files at no charge, while a subscription gets you enhanced features and convenience. It’s a bit rough around the edges, but it shows great ...

How ChatGPT Actually Picks Sources (I Read The Network Traffic, Not The Outputs)

This study from Suganthan reveals hidden fields in ChatGPT's network traffic that decide which sources get fetched, cited, or ...
Lifehacker

Your End-to-End Encrypted Messages Aren't As Secure As You Think

June 29, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Earlier in May, the Texas Attorney General’s office sued Meta for deceiving users on the level of security offered ...
The New York Times

4 Easy Ways to Make Sure No One Can Read Your Text Messages

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Max Eddy Max Eddy is a writer who has covered privacy and security — including ...
9to5Mac

iOS 26.5 gave Messages app encrypted RCS, here’s how to check it’s working

One of the many benefits of using iMessage is that you know your conversations are always end-to-end encrypted. That level of security has never previously extended to green bubble conversations. But ...
Bleeping Computer

Discord rolls out end-to-end encryption on voice, video calls

Discord announced that all voice and video calls through the communication platform are now protected by default with end-to-end encryption (E2EE). The implementation was completed in March. Extensive ...
tech-critter.com

Microsoft Edge loads your password as plain text at launch, because MS says “It’s not bug – it’s design”

Researchers recently found that Microsoft Edge actually loads all saved passwords into system memory in plain text the moment the browser launches. That means even if you’re not logging into anything, ...
Reuters

Apple, Meta warn Canadian bill could force them to weaken encryption

SAN FRANCISCO, May 7 (Reuters) - Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab and Meta (META.O), opens new tab have publicly opposed a Canadian ‌bill that the companies say could require them to break the encryption ...
Computerworld

Edge browser leaves passwords exposed in plain text, says researcher

A Norwegian researcher has identified an issue with Microsoft Edge’s Password Manager that could be a serious concern for businesses. Tom Jøran Sønstebyseter Rønning found that passwords are being ...
Mashable

Microsoft Edge is storing passwords as plain text? Here's what Microsoft says.

UPDATE: May. 6, 2026, 9:40 a.m. EDT This piece was updated to include a statement from Microsoft. Password managers are supposed to make life easier for users by remembering their passwords and ...