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Using virtual private networks (VPNs) to ensure online privacy and security has become increasingly popular. However, it has been revealed that many Android VPN apps available on the Google Play Store possess critical vulnerabilities, putting millions of users at risk. The discovery was made by a team of academics from the University of California, Riverside.

A new report reveals that the controversial facial recognition company, Clearview AI, has experienced a major data breach, compromising its entire database and client list. Clearview AI, notorious for scraping billions of images from the internet to build its facial recognition tool, claims to have been utilized by law enforcement agencies globally. However, the leaked information now exposes the company’s clients, including law enforcement agencies from various countries and even private entities.

The rise in phishing attacks primarily involves deceptive emails and text messages that seem genuine. Specifically designed to deceive recipients, these messages often imitate well-known organizations or services, such as banks, social media platforms, or online marketplaces. The ultimate goal is to trick unsuspecting victims into clicking on malicious links or providing their personal information, including passwords, credit card details, or social security numbers.