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6 privacy tool updates you need to make now to fight AI-powered cyber attacks Introduction AI is making cyber attacks faster, more convincing, and harder to spot. Deepfake video calls, AI-generated phishing emails that mimic your boss’s writing style, and automated data scraping are no longer theoretical. They are happening now. The World Economic Forum’s 2026 report notes that AI is accelerating cybercrime by exposing weaknesses in existing defenses. For everyday users, this means the privacy tools you’ve relied on—password managers, browsers, messaging apps, VPNs—need an upgrade. Below are six concrete updates you can make today to cut your risk. ...

Tech Experts Share What They’re Buying to Stay Private from Creepy AI Intro Every year, AI systems get better at recognizing faces, understanding voice commands, and predicting our behavior. For many tech experts, this progress comes with a side of unease. The same tools that make our lives convenient also collect vast amounts of personal data — often without clear consent or meaningful control. ...