EUIPO Study: Major Brand Ads on Pirate Sites Surged 567%
For many pirate sites and apps, ad revenue is the only viable lifeline. This is why the advertising industry is an important ally in the fight against piracy. Over the years, several ad-focused anti-piracy initiatives and partnerships have tried to prevent branded ads from appearing on these sites. This includes a European Union-led Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in which several leading advertising companies, including Google,...
WIRED Roundup: DHS’s Privacy Breach, AI Romantic Affairs, and Google Sues Text Scammers
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we discuss our scoop about how the Department of Homeland Security illegally collected Chicago residents’ data for month, as well as the news of the week. Powered by WPeMatico
Vaping Is ‘Everywhere’ in Schools—Sparking a Bathroom Surveillance Boom
Schools in the US are installing vape-detection tech in bathrooms to thwart student nicotine and cannabis use. A new investigation reveals the impact of using spying to solve a problem. Powered by WPeMatico
Minipay Enables Instant USDT Spending on PIX and Mercado Pago Across Latin America
Minipay on Nov. 19, 2025, announced it has enabled instant spending of USDT across Brazil’s PIX and Argentina’s Mercado Pago through a “Pay like a local” feature that sends merchants local-currency payments in seconds without requiring a local bank account or residency, the company said. The rollout, powered by Noah and supported by partners Eldorado, […] Powered by...
Malaysia’s National Power Company Loses Over $1.1 Billion to Illegal Crypto Mining
Malaysia’s national utility firm Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) lost over $1.11 billion to illegal electricity use by crypto miners between 2020 and August 2025, with 13,827 premises implicated. Intensified Enforcement and Regulatory Clarity Malaysia’s national utility company, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), has suffered losses exceeding $1.11 billion (4.6 billion ringgit) due to illegal electricity usage […] Powered by...
