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French tax authorities are warning millions of citizens after hackers allegedly stole and sold sensitive taxpayer data. The breach raises serious questions about government data security in an era when personal financial records have become prime targets for criminal marketplaces operating in the open.
That story connects neatly to a broader conversation about digital identity, and Engadget is making the case today that passkeys deserve to replace passwords entirely. Even with a password manager, traditional credentials remain vulnerable to phishing and server breaches. Passkeys use device-based cryptography, meaning your login never actually travels across a network to be intercepted.
And Apple's rumored camera-equipped AirPods are generating both excitement and anxiety, but TechCrunch reports the design may sidestep the worst privacy concerns. Unlike glasses-based AI wearables, these earbuds appear engineered to prevent photo and video capture, positioning them as spatial awareness tools rather than surveillance devices in your ears.
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