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New Orleans mayor to appear in court on corruption charges tied to alleged affair

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is set to make her first appearance in federal court to face conspiracy, fraud and obstruction charges tied to what prosecutors have described as a yearslong scheme to conceal a romantic relationship with her bodyguard as the two traveled, wined and dined together on taxpayers’…

The Independent UK

Grand Theft Auto 6 leak seemingly reveals parodies of real-life websites and apps with names like RydeMe and What-Up

A new leak suggests Grand Theft Auto 6 will feature parodies of real-life websites and mobile apps like Uber and WhatsApp.

TechRadar

75% Of Top Free Apps Are Spying On You — With Messenger, Pinterest And Lyft Leading 2025's Most Invasive List

Nearly three-quarters of top free apps are secretly tracking your data, according to a new report. The study highlights a troubling trend of 'deceptive design' and shows how these apps monetise your data, often without your explicit consent.

International Business Times UK

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"It's just smoke and mirrors" – Over 500 cryptography scientists and researchers slam the EU proposal to scan all your WhatsApp chats

EU Council members are sharing their positions on the latest iteration of the so-called Chat Control bill on September 12, 2025, with adoption expected as early as October 2025 if an agreement is found.

TechRadar

WhatsApp’s ex security chief accuses Meta of putting billions at risk

Lawsuit claims 100,000 accounts are hacked every day, and that 1,500 Meta engineers had access to sensitive user information

The Independent UK

Nepal scraps social media ban ‘to address demands of Gen-Z’ after 19 killed in deadly protests

Social media websites working in Nepal after Gen Z protests over frustration with government

The Independent UK

Ex-WhatsApp cybersecurity executive says Meta endangered billions of users in new suit

Attaullah Baig, fired this year for alleged poor performance, said he had warned Mark Zuckerberg engineers had unaudited access to user data

The Guardian - US

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Ex-WhatsApp Executive Sues Meta Over Alleged Security Failures

The former top security executive at WhatsApp filed Monday a US federal lawsuit alleging that parent company Meta systematically violated cybersecurity regulations and retaliated against him for reporting the failures.

International Business Times

What Is ICE Doing With This Israeli Spyware Firm?

The Department of Homeland Security restored a $2 million contract with Paragon, maker of the surveillance tool Graphite, despite earlier civil liberties concerns.

Reason

X, WhatsApp, YouTube, and other social media platforms go dark in Turkey for 24 hours – and VPN usage spikes

Turkey has been blocking access to all main social media apps amid growing political tensions since the evening of Sunday, September 7, 2025.

TechRadar

Gen Z Protest in Nepal: What's Happening and Why Does The Govt. Want a Social Media Ban?

Gen Z in Nepal is protesting a social media ban imposed by the government after platforms failed to register. What began as a digital rights protest has grown into a broader movement against corruption.

International Business Times UK

WhatsApp adding a feature upgrade only iPhone owners can truly enjoy

WhatsApp is reportedly adding support for Live Photos on iOS

What’s happening in Nepal? How social media ban sparked deadly protests over corruption and nepotism

Protests over online restrictions spiral into deadly clashes with police in Kathmandu

The Independent UK

Turkey Blocks X, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp Amid Opposition Rallies

Turkey restricted access to major social media platforms as political tensions flared, even as new data showed the country's economy growing faster than Europe's largest economies.

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At least 19 killed in ‘gen Z’ protests against Nepal’s social media ban

Many demonstrators say they are also on the streets over corruption and nepotism they allege is rampant

The Independent UK

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Never miss a bargain or saving hack again, with daily updates from Sabrina Sahota

The Independent UK

WhatsApp patches exploit allowing hackers to target Apple users

WhatsApp has patched a security vulnerability that allowed sophisticated attacks against the Apple devices of “specific targeted users.”

The Independent UK

Urgent WhatsApp update issued for iPhone and Mac users

Some Apple users may have already been exploited in ‘zero-click’ attack, app warns

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‘Trial at natural pace’: What HC said while denying bail to Umar, Sharjeel, others

Hearing the bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and seven others accused in the Delhi riots conspiracy case, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday denied them relief, according to LiveLaw.

Euronews

How to protect yourself from the WhatsApp scam that steals your identity and asks contacts for money

Hackers are use WhatsApp video calls to steal accounts and ask for money.

TechRadar

WhatsApp security warning - zero-click bug hits Apple users with spyware, so update now

Flaw reportedly required no interaction from the victim.

The Guardian - UK

No moaning about the teachers and definitely no nudes! How to survive the school WhatsApp group

With the new school year starting next week, parents’ WhatsApp groups are pinging back into action. Here are the rules you must follow to avoid disaster

TechRadar

Chat Control: The list of countries opposing the law grows, but support remains strong

EU members need to vote on the controversial child sexual abuse (CSAM) scanning bill again on October 14, but national pressure is swaying the results. Here's what we know.

TechRadar

“An enormous surveillance potential” – experts have serious concerns about Russia's new WhatsApp rival

Russia's new WhatsApp rival must be pre-installed on every new device sold in Russia starting from September 1, 2025, but security researchers found "excessive tracking" abilities.

TechRadar

WhatsApp’s new AI-powered writing helper could help you avert another awkward conversation disaster

WhatsApp is rolling out an artificial intelligence writing helper that can check and rephrase your texts.

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