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iOS 27 introduces Impersonation Risk Detection, a real-time scam-prevention feature that analyzes device and Apple Account data to assign a risk level (Unknown/Medium/High) to apps and prompt follow-up actions; it's off by default and must be enabled in Settings > Privacy & Security > Impersonation Risk Detection > Share with App Developers, with availability limited to supported apps.
A dark‑web service called Nexus is selling more than 153 million driver’s licenses from the US and Canada, with the FBI investigating and Nexus reportedly tracing to IDScan.net; the incident highlights the risks of outsourcing identity verification to third‑party vendors and the need for data-minimization and privacy-preserving tech, such as zero‑knowledge proofs, to verify identity without exposing sensitive documents.
Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra introduces a silicon-carbon battery for longer life, a 200MP main sensor with enhanced Sony collaboration, a 50MP 5x periscope telephoto replacing the old 3x lens, a redesigned horizontal camera layout, and Privacy Display with One UI 9 privacy controls; the Galaxy S27 Pro shares many camera upgrades while omitting the S Pen, and the S27/S27+ receive upgraded main sensors—marking a major flagship evolution.
Mashable’s Deal Days offer slashes the AdGuard Family Plan to $14.97 for a lifetime subscription (regularly $169.99), covering up to nine devices across Android, iOS, and PC with ad-blocking, privacy protections, and parental controls; ends tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT.
A security researcher says Google Chrome secretly stores about 4GB of an on-device Gemini Nano AI model on users’ devices (in a folder called OptGuideOnDeviceModel) without requesting consent. Google claims the on-device model powers security features and can be turned off or removed in Chrome settings, with automatic uninstall if resources are low; some users may still see re-downloads if they haven’t fully disabled it. Users can check chrome://on-device-internals to verify presence and chrome://flags or system settings to disable the feature.
A federal judge has allowed the Treasury Department's DOGE team, backed by Elon Musk, to access sensitive payment systems after initial restrictions, citing proper training procedures and previous concerns over privacy and security risks. The decision follows a lawsuit by Democratic states aiming to prevent unauthorized access, with the judge emphasizing the importance of training and oversight.