More than 120,000 fraudulent Amazon websites aim at consumers before Prime Day
As millions gear up for Amazon Prime Day, cybercriminals are getting ready too—but not in the way you might think. Security experts have uncovered over 120,000 fraudulent Amazon sites aimed at scamming enthusiastic shoppers during this major retail event. Scheduled from July 8th to July 11th, these sites feature a range of phishing traps, malware, […]
AI tools from Google are reducing traffic to news websites, according to a report.
Google’s AI Feature Leads to Surge in Zero Click Searches A recent report indicates that the introduction of Google’s AI overview feature has markedly increased the incidence of “zero clicks” in search queries. As per new data from digital intelligence firms, following the rollout of AI tools in May 2024, the rate of news-related web […]
AI from Google hitting news websites hard as overall traffic declines
Decline in Traffic for US News Sites After Google AI Launch New data indicates that visits to major US news websites have significantly decreased since Google introduced its AI search feature last year. Research from Simorweb reveals that 37 out of the top 50 news websites experienced a year-over-year decline in traffic following the rollout […]
High Court Supports Texas Law Mandating Age Checks for Adult Websites
Supreme Court Upholds Texas Law on Age Verification for Porn Websites The U.S. Supreme Court confirmed its support for a Texas law mandating pornographic websites to verify user ages, voting 6-3 in favor. Justice Clarence Thomas wrote the majority opinion, while Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, and Ketanji Brown Jackson were in dissent. Thomas asserted […]
Supreme Court supports Texas law mandating age checks for accessing adult websites
Supreme Court Upholds Texas Age Verification Law for Porn Websites The U.S. Supreme Court has affirmed that Texas laws requiring age verification on pornographic websites are constitutional, with a ruling of 6-3. The law, known as HB 1181, mandates that certain websites featuring explicit content must verify that users are at least 18 years old. […]
Texas law requiring age verification for adult websites found constitutional by Supreme Court
Supreme Court Upholds Texas Law on Age Verification for Adult Websites On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court supported a Texas law that mandates pornographic websites to verify the ages of their visitors to safeguard minors from explicit content online. The ruling, which passed with a 6-3 vote, stated that requiring adults in Texas to confirm […]
Your home address is available online via people search websites.
Your home address might be easier to find online than you think. A simple search for your name can reveal your past and current locations through various people-finder sites. These data broker platforms gather and share your personal information, often without your consent, which puts your privacy at risk with just a few clicks. How […]
Ways to delete your personal details from people-search websites in 2025
Removing personal information from people search sites can feel daunting. In the U.S., there are hundreds of these sites—over 500 companies according to the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse that gather and sell personal data. Initially, it might seem like a Herculean task to erase all your details. However, the good news is that you don’t need […]
Kansas aims to regulate adult websites due to missing age restrictions for access
This week, four cases were initiated in Kansas, aiming to hold a pornographic website accountable for not adhering to state laws that mandate the implementation of age verification systems. Currently, there are no federal regulations requiring these sites to check users’ ages. The lawsuit, brought forth by the National Center for Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) and […]
More than 2,800 websites were used to distribute AMOS malware
Ransomware groups that once relied on infected email attachments and fake invoices are adapting their tactics. With users becoming more security-conscious and email gateways improving, these attackers are shifting focus to more subtle schemes. Now, they exploit small checkboxes labeled “I’m not a robot,” which most individuals click without a second thought. A series of […]