New research finds that popular online age-verification systems can share highly sensitive personal data with many companies. Researchers presented their findings at the IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy in San Francisco.
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A Boston University study finds that removing third-party cookies substantially reduced publisher ad revenue, with larger losses in the EU. Google’s Privacy Sandbox recovered only a small share, and publishers are changing how they earn money online.
El Salvador has promoted AI to modernize public services and launched DoctorSV, a telemedicine app that began in 2025 and entered a second phase in April 2026. Supporters praise it, while medical workers and privacy experts raise concerns.
A multilingual chatbot called Sportellino launched to help migrants in Italy find public services and practical guidance. It is free, anonymous and available via messaging apps; its information is based on official sources and experts.
Researchers at ETH Zurich tested three cloud-based password managers and found multiple attacks that could expose or change users' passwords. They followed responsible disclosure, gave companies time to fix the issues, and recommended stronger encryption and audits.
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