Privacy Risks of Messaging Apps The privacy safeguards of widely used messaging platforms face unexpected challenges. Even with end-to-end encryption in place, seemingly minor features can create openings for intrusion. Delivery confirmations, a standard function in apps like WhatsApp and Signal, have been found to leak data. Researchers uncovered methods to infer a user's device status and...

Sydney-based Village Roadshow Ltd. is implementing multiple strategic measures to strengthen its financial position and rebuild shareholder trust following a sharp decline in share value and investor criticism. In a detailed interview with Variety, managing director Graham Burke outlined several key developments aimed at addressing what he characterizes as misconceptions regarding the...

Strava, a leading platform in fitness tracking, has recently implemented new policies aimed at strengthening user privacy and security controls. These updates respond to growing concerns over unauthorized data sharing and potential vulnerabilities linked to third-party integrations. One key change involves stricter privacy protocols, limiting third-party apps to display a user's activity data...

Director Barry Sonnenfeld, known for his work on the "Men in Black" series, has teamed up once again with producer Scott Rudin for the upcoming film adaptation of "Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events." This project marks the beginning of what studio executives at Paramount and Nickelodeon Films hope will develop into a successful franchise based on Daniel Handler's bestselling...

Netflix deepens its commitment to African storytelling with the announcement of its second South African original series. Titled Blood & Water, this teen drama will follow a young protagonist unraveling family secrets while navigating the complexities of high school life. Production is set to begin this year, with a global launch planned for 2020 across Netflix's 190-country platform....