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Europe’s Internet Users Are Finally Taking Data Privacy Seriously in 2025

February 1, 2026 by Mintu

Europe’s Internet Users Are Taking Data Protection More Seriously Than Ever

Data privacy has long been discussed as an abstract concern, something acknowledged but rarely acted upon by everyday internet users. That narrative is now changing across Europe. New figures from 2025 show a significant rise in the number of people actively taking steps to protect their personal data online, marking a decisive shift in how individuals perceive digital risk. According to the latest EU-wide data, 76.9% of internet users in 2025 took active measures to manage and protect access to their personal information, a notable increase from 73.2% in 2023. While the percentage gain may seem modest at first glance, … Read more

Apple And Google Face Crisis As AI Nudify Apps Spread

January 31, 2026 by Mintu

The Quiet Normalization of AI Abuse Inside App Stores

For years, Apple and Google have positioned their app ecosystems as safe, carefully moderated digital marketplaces. Both companies routinely emphasize privacy, user trust, and platform integrity as foundational pillars of their brand identity. Yet new findings from the Tech Transparency Project (TTP) reveal a deeply troubling contradiction: dozens of artificial intelligence–powered “nudify” apps that generate non-consensual nude images of real people have been quietly thriving inside both the Apple App Store and Google Play. These applications, powered by rapidly advancing generative AI models, can take an ordinary photograph—often sourced from social media—and algorithmically transform it into a sexualized, explicit image … Read more

Zoho in China But Not Microsoft: Exploring Market Opportunities

October 10, 2025 by Mintu

The global software market has long been dominated by American tech giants, with Microsoft standing as a symbol of enterprise software power. However, the rise of agile, mission-driven companies like Zoho has shifted the competitive landscape. One of the most interesting dynamics in this context is the presence of Zoho in China but not Microsoft. This phenomenon reflects a combination of regulatory frameworks, corporate strategy, cultural alignment, and market adaptability. While Microsoft has struggled to gain significant traction in China due to local regulations, privacy laws, and competition from domestic tech giants, Zoho has been quietly establishing a presence, leveraging … Read more