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Discord just got the privacy feature it probably should have had for years, introducing end-to-end encryption for very…
Discord has implemented end-to-end encryption for all voice and video calls, a feature it had been experimenting with since 2023. The company developed its own open-source encryption protocol called DAVE, which was rolled out across desktop, mobile, browser, and console platforms by March 2026. This move enhances user privacy following past concerns about data breaches and proposed age verification measures.
Apple rolls out iOS 26.4.2 to fix a flaw that allowed the FBI to access push notifications
Apple has released iOS 26.4.2 to address a security flaw that allowed law enforcement, including the FBI, to access deleted push notifications on iPhones and iPads. The update improves data redaction to prevent notifications marked for deletion from being unexpectedly retained. This fix comes after reports that the FBI used a tool to access Signal notification data stored locally, even after deletion.
The US government wants Reddit to snitch on one of its users through a grand jury
The US government, through Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has issued a grand jury subpoena to Reddit, demanding the identification of a user who allegedly criticized the agency. Reddit's attorneys argue that user anonymity and free speech are protected under the First Amendment, calling the subpoena an "escalation." This incident follows a pattern of government agencies requesting user data from various online platforms.