Tag: Internet privacy

InnovationSoftwareTechnology

Helium Browser Challenges Chrome With Privacy-First Approach and Native AI Shortcuts

The latest version of Helium Browser introduces a privacy-focused Chromium alternative that blocks tracking by default while maintaining full extension compatibility. Notably, the browser includes native support for over 13,000 offline !bangs and direct AI tool access through its address bar. Built on Ungoogled-Chromium, Helium aims to deliver enterprise-grade browsing without Google’s data collection infrastructure.

Another challenger has entered the increasingly crowded browser market, with Helium Browser 0.5.8.1 positioning itself as a privacy-first alternative to Google Chrome that doesn’t sacrifice performance or extension compatibility. According to the project’s documentation, what sets Helium apart is its foundation on Ungoogled-Chromium while maintaining what developers describe as a “fast, efficient development pipeline.”

Privacy by Default in a Familiar Package

by Michael Turner
BusinessCybersecurity

Hollywood Producer Acquires NSO Group: Surveillance Giant Under New Ownership

** Hollywood film producer Bob Simonds, known for Happy Gilmore, is acquiring notorious Israeli spyware company NSO Group. The deal marks another ownership change for the controversial surveillance firm amid ongoing human rights concerns and regulatory scrutiny. **CONTENT:**

In a surprising move that bridges Hollywood and surveillance technology, film producer Bob Simonds is leading the acquisition of Israeli spyware giant NSO Group. The American producer, founder of STX Entertainment and known for films like Happy Gilmore and Hustlers, previously served on NSO’s board before his successful bid to purchase the controversial surveillance company. This ownership transition comes amid ongoing scrutiny of NSO’s Pegasus spyware and its alleged use against activists, journalists, and lawyers worldwide.

by Jessica Moore P.E.