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Thousands of ChatGPT Conversations Are Publicly Searchable on Google, Raising Privacy Concerns Many people use ChatGPT to ask personal or sensitive questions. They might talk about mental health, addiction, family problems, or fears about technology. Usually, they share these conversations only with trusted people—like friends or coworkers—using the app’s “Share” feature. However, many users may […]
Updated: July 30, 2025 – A new report sheds light on the growing threat of data breaches, revealing that more than 141 million sensitive files from over 1,250 security incidents have been compromised.The findings come from the “Anatomy of a Data Breach” report, published by cybersecurity firm Lab 1, which studied the content of leaked […]
French Defence Contractor Naval Group Hit by Alleged Data Leak Naval Group, previously known as DCNS, is a major French company that builds warships and naval defense systems. The French government owns most of the company, while the rest is held by defense firm Thales Group. Naval Group supplies ships like submarines, frigates, and aircraft […]
In a democracy, people need access to information to make informed decisions. Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of speech and expression. This also includes the right to seek and share information. Over the years, the Supreme Court has upheld this principle in various cases, such as Indian Express Newspapers v. Union of […]
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information and Communications Technology has raised red flags about the slow progress in rolling out India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023. In its report presented in Parliament on July 24, the Committee questioned the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) for not moving fast enough to protect […]
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has raised concerns about how people—especially young users—are using ChatGPT for serious personal matters like relationship issues and life decisions. He pointed out that many individuals treat the AI chatbot like a therapist or life coach, sharing very private information. Altman explained that courts do not legally protect chats […]
Indian Government Switches to Zoho-Backed Email Service Amid Global Data Leak A recent worldwide data leak has revealed a staggering 16 billion usernames and passwords from popular services like Apple, Google, Facebook, Telegram, GitHub, and various VPN platforms. Although the recent data breach didn’t impact any Indian government email accounts, the government is proactively enhancing […]
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management firm, has introduced new restrictions for employees traveling to China. Starting July 16, BlackRock has prohibited staff from bringing or using company-issued devices like laptops, iPhones, or iPads during their visits to China. Instead, they must use temporary “loaner” phones while in the country. Bloomberg News reviewed an internal […]
Tea App Hit by Major Data Breach, Exposing Thousands of User Images Tea, a women-only dating advice app, has experienced a serious data breach that exposed around 72,000 user images online. The company confirmed the incident and said it only affected users who registered before February 2024. Hackers leaked about 13,000 selfies or ID card […]
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology told Parliament on July 25, 2025, that it has received 6,915 comments and suggestions on the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025. These inputs came from the public, companies, and various organisations. BRS MP Vaddiraju Ravichandra asked a question, and the Ministry shared the update in response. […]