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28 May 2026

Online age checks expose personal data

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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25 Apr 2026

How AI and Drones Are Changing Conflict in Colombia

Technology is reshaping Colombia’s long armed conflict. Armed groups use modified drones in attacks and the state is building an anti-drone shield while algorithmic tools and online manipulation change security and information.

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24 Apr 2026

Researchers find 'vibe coding' linked to insecure AI-written code

A research team found that a programming style called "vibe coding" is producing insecure code with help from generative AI tools. A new radar scans public vulnerability data and flags cases that show AI signatures or risky patterns.

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18 Apr 2026

Emergency Measures and Young Men in the Caribbean

States of emergency in parts of the Caribbean expand search powers and allow detention without charge. Young men in vulnerable communities are often most affected, and experts say social and economic policies must accompany security measures.

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31 Mar 2026

Sensor chip signs photos and audio to fight deepfakes

Researchers at ETH Zurich built a sensor chip that cryptographically signs images, video and audio at capture. The signature shows the device, time and if a file was altered; a prototype exists and needs more work.

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3 Mar 2026

Fires in Cox's Bazar refugee camps

Repeated fires have hit the refugee settlements in Cox's Bazar, affecting many people and destroying thousands of shelters. Major blazes caused deaths, large displacements and damaged documents and schools, while prevention plans remain stalled.

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24 Feb 2026

Study finds flaws in cloud password managers

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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20 Feb 2026

Backdoor threat to self-driving cars

Georgia Tech researchers found a vulnerability called VillainNet that can hide inside AI super networks used by self-driving cars. When a certain subnetwork is chosen, the backdoor can activate and take control of the vehicle.

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26 Jan 2026

Senegal win AFCON final amid VAR row and walkouts

Senegal beat hosts Morocco 1-0 in the AFCON 2025 final on January 18, 2026, after a late VAR penalty decision and a player walkout. The match and post-game events led to wider controversy about refereeing and hosting.

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22 Jan 2026

Climate change increases conflict in Mali

Mali is highly vulnerable to climate change. Drought, soil decline and shrinking grazing land have increased clashes between farmers and herders and helped armed groups recruit, while local and international efforts try to build resilience.

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19 Jan 2026

Bangladesh refuses to play World Cup matches in India

Bangladesh will not travel to India for the 2026 T20 World Cup because of safety fears and political tensions. The row began after the BCCI asked Kolkata Knight Riders to release Mustafizur Rahman, and an ICC risk assessment raised concerns.

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10 Dec 2025

Rising Digital Threats and the AUEU Summit

Digital threats and online attacks against journalists and institutions in Africa are growing fast. Leaders at the AUEU Summit in Luanda discussed cyber‑security, data protection, connectivity and the particular harms women face online.

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29 Nov 2025

Instagram bot campaigns target activists and media in Western Balkans

In November 2025 coordinated bot operations hit activist and media Instagram accounts in the Western Balkans. Reports on November 16 and 23, 2025 describe fake followers, mass reports, bot comments and mass liking that reduced visibility.

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