The United Kingdom must comply with the age verification request for Xbox, Microsoft recently announced. The measure seeks to protect gamers, particularly younger ones.
The announcement has put countries such as Spain, Mexico, and Colombia on alert, considering that the measure could affect local…
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Meta AI App on Instagram fails and exposes private chats
A flaw in the Meta AI app on Instagram left dozens of private conversations exposed in the feed without users' consent.
The issue affects users once they log into Instagram, interact with the chatbot, and use the "share" button next to the…
Tech companies could soon include stablecoins as a payment tools
The security and speed offered by the use of stablecoins in payment systems, in addition to the reduction in transaction costs, are among the main motivations for companies like Airbnb, X, Google, and Apple to want to integrate them into…
Ecuador imposes transit visas for Venezuelans and 44 other nationalities
Security and immigration control in Ecuador will be strengthened by requiring a transit visa for visitors from Venezuela and 44 other countries.
The announcement was made on the social media platform X by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
WhatsApp strengthens chat privacy
Chat privacy is crucial for Meta, the parent company of the social network WhatsApp. To strengthen this aspect, the company introduced changes in the new update that block automatic media downloads and restrict exports and access to…
Bluesky will strengthen account security with blue checks
The Bluesky platform will launch Blue Verification for Notable User Accounts to strengthen account security and authenticity measures.
Similar to X, the social network's moderators will review accounts on the platform to ensure they are…
Instagram implements Live Streaming restrictions for teens
The social network Instagram is increasing the safety of minors with new live-streaming restrictions, as parents must provide consent.
Instagram Live will be controlled by parents with the new security measures. On the other hand, teens…
Gmail implemented encrypted email sending to any email
Sending emails from Google's Gmail now provides enhanced security with encryption to any address.
In conjunction with its 21st anniversary celebration, Google's email service is implementing security measures against message hacking based…
Cryptocurrency hacks to surpass $1.63 billion in Q1 2025
Cryptocurrency hacks in the first quarter of 2025, according to data from blockchain security firm PeckShield, exceeded $1.63 billion.
According to the company, compared to figures for Q1 2024, there was a 131 % year-over-year increase in…
Europe moves toward the creation of a Digital Identity Wallet
The need to reduce paperwork in data management and provide greater security for citizens has led to the creation of the European Digital Identity Wallet, or EUDI Wallet, which will come into effect in 2026.
This wallet will serve to…
Security when making digital payments
Debit and credit card payments are a daily routine in global commerce. Technology facilitates the process and provides convenience to customers.
However, it is important to remain vigilant when using points of sale to avoid falling victim…
Enjoy the carnival with Bancamiga services
Bancamiga Banco Universal prioritizing the well-being of its clients, with products and services that facilitate operations, reported that, with the arrival of the carnival, two that take on relevance are the Cobretag recharge and the…