HackerOne Pauses Internet Bug Bounty
Hacker One says that the rise of AI bug reports is overwhelming projects, meaning the bug bounty system needs to be rethought.
Nate Bartram
Nate is a member of Privacy Guides' video and news team. He has been advocating for privacy on his own website The New Oil since 2018, and is the former host of Surveillance Report, a popular cybersecurity podcast he published with Techlore.
Data Breach Roundup (Apr 10-16, 2026)
This week saw yet another breach from Booking.com, education giant McGraw-Hill, freelancing job board Fiverr, and many more.
Interview with EFF Executive Director Cindy Cohn: "I like to win."
Privacy Guides sat down with EFF Executive Director Cindy Cohn to reflect on her over 30 years of service defending privacy and digital civil liberties at the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
Data Breach Roundup (Apr 3 - 9, 2026)
It was a slow week, though we did still see a high-profile breach of a startup that provides training data for AI which likely continue to be talked about for a while.
Your Inbox Isn’t Private — Here’s How to Fix It
Your email address is the key to your digital life, learning how to secure it properly is instrumental in protecting your privacy & security.
Data Breach Roundup (Mar 27 - Apr 2, 2026)
FBI Director Kash Patel's emails, heath tech companies, and the European Commission are some of this week's most notable data breaches.
Systemd Offers Optional Age Verification
Many in the privacy and FOSS communities see the move as capitulation to draconian and invasive laws, despite developer assurances.
Walmart Promises Digital Price Labels In Every Store By End Of Year
While convenient and efficient, the move raises concerns about a potential "slippery slope" of data abuses.
Data Breach Roundup (Mar 20 - 26, 2026)
This week saw breaches from anime streaming service Crunchyroll, carmaker Mazda, cybersecurity company HackerOne, and a new hacker group called "Internet Yiff Machine." No, really.
Data Breach Roundup (Mar 13-19, 2026)
Once more from the "irony" department: an "identity protection" company falling for a phishing attack.
Data Breach Roundup (Mar 6 - Mar 12, 2026)
This was a busy week for data breaches featuring Starbucks, Loblaw, DOGE, and many more.
Stop Using These "Private" Messengers
Is your messenger private messenger as private as their marketing claims? We dive into the world of encrypted messengers and explain what your best options are and which ones you should definitely avoid!
Bitwarden Announces Entry "Archiving"
Bitwarden touts the feature as a way to sort of "soft delete" items and keep your vault tidy.
Chat Control 1.0 Defeated, Google-free Pay on Android, DuckDuckGo's Independent Index, and more!
This Week in Privacy #44
Data Breach Roundup (Feb 27 – Mar 5, 2026)
A lighter than normal week, but still we saw LexisNexis, a global paint maker, and more get hit, plus an update to the UH Cancer Center's breach.
Smartphone Security Course (Lesson 3: Advanced)
In our advanced lesson, we'll focus on making the changes that can effect the usability of your device but will increase your privacy & security substantially.