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Minister defends safety law on messaging apps /in /by

Tech Secretary insists technology is in development to access illegal content without breaking encryption.

Canada accuses China of targeting lawmaker in misinformation campaign /in /by

Beijing denies the claim it was behind a campaign to target a member of parliament with misinformation.

Search warrant was issued for Donald Trump’s Twitter account /in /by

Prosecutor Jack Smith requested data and records linked to the ex-president, unsealed files reveal.

How safe is my data after a hack or leak? /in /by

After various cases of private data being leaked or stolen, what can you do to keep your info secure?

Quiz: Can you spot which images were made using AI? /in /by

Test your skills at detecting AI-generated images with Bitesize’s monthly AI or real quiz.

Mobile phone stolen every six minutes in London, says Met Police /in /by

The London mayor and Met Police chief urge phone firms to “design out” incentives to steal mobiles.

Facebook’s growth not linked to psychological harm, study finds /in /by

Oxford researchers say there’s no evidence the platform’s growth across 72 countries harmed wellbeing.

Onlyfans, Twitch and Snapchat rules ‘impenetrable’ /in /by

Ofcom says popular platforms’ terms of service are very long and difficult to understand.

PSNI: Major data breach identifies thousands of officers and civilian staff /in /by

A top officer apologises for the breach affecting police and employees in Northern Ireland.

Cyber-attack on UK’s electoral registers revealed /in /by

The Electoral Commission warns the public to be vigilant for unauthorised use of their personal data.