Cloudflare outage takes down X, PayPal, and ChatGPT
A major Cloudflare network failure caused widespread internet disruption, highlighting our critical reliance on a handful of tech providers. Experts warn of systemic fragility.
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Major Cloudflare outage causes widespread website failures
A major Cloudflare internet outage on Friday caused blank pages across LinkedIn, Zoom, and Canva. The web infrastructure giant's dashboard failure highlights a critical single point of failure in global networks.
Cloudflare outage takes down LinkedIn and Zoom
A major Cloudflare outage caused widespread disruption, taking down sites like LinkedIn and Zoom. The web infrastructure giant has now implemented a fix. Read the full report.
Labour's Facial Recognition Plan Sparks Privacy Fears
Labour's nationwide facial recognition consultation raises alarms over data security and state surveillance. Experts warn of inevitable leaks and misuse. Read the full analysis.
Russia blocks Snapchat and restricts Apple FaceTime
Russian regulator Roskomnadzor blocks Snapchat and restricts Apple FaceTime, citing terror and crime concerns. This is the latest move in a sweeping internet control campaign. Read the full details.
Post Office reprimanded by ICO over data breach
The Information Commissioner's Office has issued a formal reprimand to the Post Office for a significant data breach exposing personal details of over 350 individuals. Read the full investigation.
India scraps order for mandatory state app on smartphones
The Indian government has revoked a controversial order requiring all smartphones to come pre-loaded with a state security app, following fierce opposition from tech giants and privacy advocates. Read the full story.
Hotel Bathroom Door Crisis: UK Campaign Fights Back
A growing online movement, #bringbackdoors, is fighting the hotel trend of removing proper bathroom doors. Discover the privacy nightmare and the campaign restoring it.
India orders pre-installed state cybersecurity app on phones
India's telecom ministry has privately ordered smartphone makers to preload the undeletable Sanchar Saathi app on new devices, raising privacy concerns. Apple is among the companies affected.
Backdoor Browsing: The Commuter Guilty Pleasure
A new report dives into 'backdoor browsing' – reading a stranger's phone screen on public transport. Is it harmless curiosity or a privacy invasion? Experts and commuters weigh in.
Celebrity Winner's Naked Shower Tip For Privacy
Former I'm A Celebrity winner Giovanna Fletcher advises female contestants to shower naked to avoid cameras. Kelly Brook reveals her own preparation strategy. Read more about the jungle privacy debate.
Harry & Celebrities Sue Daily Mail Over Privacy Breaches
Prince Harry and six high-profile figures are taking Associated Newspapers to the High Court over alleged phone hacking and gross privacy breaches. Discover the full story.
X's Location Tool Reveals Fake Political Accounts
Elon Musk's X platform reveals foreign accounts posing as American supporters through new location feature. Discover how this impacts misinformation and user privacy.
Tech Critic Explains Internet 'Enshittification'
Discover why the internet feels worse, from Amazon to Instagram. Tech critic Corey Doctorow explains his three-step 'enshittification' theory and what can be done to stop it. Listen now!
WhatsApp data leak affects billions of users
Security researchers discovered a method to expose WhatsApp users' phone numbers and profile data. Learn how to protect your privacy and what this means for your security.
Cloudflare outage disrupts internet for millions
A major Cloudflare outage left millions unable to access key websites like PayPal and ChatGPT, raising concerns over our reliance on a few tech giants. Discover the full impact.
Cloudflare outage takes down major websites
A major Cloudflare outage left sites like Google, YouTube, and Bet365 inaccessible. Discover the cause and what it reveals about internet fragility. Read the full analysis.
Cloudflare outage hits X, Spotify and ChatGPT
A major Cloudflare outage on Tuesday morning caused widespread disruptions to platforms including X, Spotify and ChatGPT, affecting thousands of users. Discover the full story.
Cloudflare outage takes down X, ChatGPT, and Bet365
A major Cloudflare technical fault has caused widespread internet disruption, taking down popular sites like X, ChatGPT, and Bet365. See the full list of affected services and get the latest updates.
Cloudflare outage downs X, Spotify and ChatGPT
A major Cloudflare outage on Tuesday caused widespread disruption to popular services including X, Spotify and ChatGPT, affecting thousands of users across the UK and globally.
Cloudflare outage causes global internet disruptions
A major Cloudflare outage caused widespread internet errors, affecting sites like X and OpenAI. The company is investigating a spike in unusual traffic. Read the latest updates.
Cloudflare outage sparks global internet errors
A major Cloudflare outage caused widespread internet disruption, affecting sites including X and OpenAI. Discover how this infrastructure failure impacted millions.
X and Cloudflare down for thousands of users
Social media platform X and web infrastructure giant Cloudflare suffered a major outage, disrupting thousands of users and impacting services like OpenAI and Facebook. Get the latest updates.
Internet outage hits X, Facebook, AWS and Cloudflare
A major internet outage on 18th November 2025 disrupted services including X, Facebook, and AWS. Discover the cause and what it means for users.
Europe's Digital Sovereignty Push Against US Tech
Europe is asserting digital sovereignty through new online safety legislation, creating an alternative to US-dominated internet governance. Discover how this impacts global tech regulation.
F1 tech brings 120MB/s wifi to UK trains in trial
Great Western Railway launches two-month trial of revolutionary wifi system using F1 technology that switches between 5G and satellites. Download speeds exceed 120MB/s - faster than many home broadband connections.
UK Social Media Breaks Rise as Users Seek Digital Balance
Discover why millions of Britons are limiting screen time and taking social media breaks in 2025. Learn practical strategies for digital wellness and reclaim your time online.
Londoners mourn the loss of internet cafes
Londoners are reminiscing about the city's vanished internet cafés. Discover why these once-vital hubs are dearly missed and what other high street businesses have disappeared.
Tim Berners-Lee's 1990 Web Proposal That Changed Everything
On 12 November 1990, Tim Berners-Lee circulated a memo proposing the World Wide Web. Discover how this modest CERN project revolutionised global communication and created trillion-dollar tech giants.
New UK law tackles AI child abuse material
A proposed UK law empowers watchdogs to test AI models for child safety before release, as reports of AI-generated abuse material more than double. Learn how this aims to protect children.
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