Cybernews

German police are reportedly able to read messages on Signal, Telegram and WhatsApp without breaking encryption, apparently by exploiting linked devices. The technique targets devices tied to an account rather than the encrypted messaging apps themselves, raising concerns among privacy advocates about surveillance of secure communications in Germany.

Reports say records belonging to Minecraft players are allegedly being listed for sale, pointing to a possible data leak or breach affecting the game's community. Cybernews covered the claim, which has raised concerns among players about the safety of their account information. Details about the volume of data, the seller, and how the records were obtained remain unconfirmed.

A fight pitting a human against a robot has prompted a warning from California authorities directed at REK, the operation behind the matchup. The event, covered by Cybernews, highlights growing scrutiny of human-versus-robot combat spectacles as robotics companies stage increasingly capable machines. Details of the warning's contents and potential consequences have not been disclosed.