August 2026

Russian cybercrime groups are running a campaign that abuses hospitality Wi-Fi to steal information from travelers worldwide.

Google has walked back an AI feature that allowed users to generate artificial images inside Google Earth, after a predictable flurry of deepfakes.

Scammers are trying to take over WhatsApp accounts by sending messages asking people to vote for a friend in a fake online contest.

That “free” adult TikTok site could leave you with spam, unwanted apps, or fake verification fees.

The European Union (EU) has started enforcing key parts of the AI Act, with immediate, visible consequences for chatbots, deepfakes and other consumer‑facing AI.

California has launched the Delete Request and Opt‑out Platform (DROP), a state‑run portal that lets residents send deletion and opt‑out requests to all registered data brokers.

A list of topics we covered in the week of July 27 to August 2 of 2026