Naga Pramod
Naga Pramod is a computer science major and tech news reporter with a passion for cyber security, networking, and data science. [email protected]
New Facebook Group tools to tackle “problematic” content will just drive users into the shadows, experts warm
“I am very concerned this will further allow conspiracy communities and violent extremists to further obfuscate their activity”
EU watchdogs to look at whether Facebook listening to audio messages is a breach of privacy law
Human contractors listening to audio recordings has been a huge problem brought to light in recent weeks.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson cuts out mainstream media, goes live taking questions direct from the public
Politicians are increasingly using the internet to communicate directly with the people, and setting aside the mainstream news middleman.
UK MP slams Facebook’s answers on privacy scandal as “typically disingenuous”
The committee isn’t happen about conflicting evidence Facebook provided.
Facebook backed down on Houseparty acquisition due to antitrust scrutiny
Facebook had planned to gobble up even more of the social media market.
Cloudflare ending its neutral stance weakens its defense against subpoenas, unmaskings, and takedown requests
Cloudflare has opened a can of worms.
DuckDuckGo calls on regulators to help consumers as Google announces pay-to-play default search engine scheme
Google were forced to offer alternative default search engines on Android – but now they want search engines to bid for the chance to appear as a default option.
Microsoft faces criticism for funding facial recognition surveillance company
The ACLU has announced its disappointment with Microsoft for failing to stick by the principles it said it would abide by.
35% surge in warrant requests of Alexa recordings and other Amazon data
As Amazon collects more data, government requests also increase.
Russia thinks labeling legal streaming sites in search engines will reduce piracy
It’s not quite clear how this idea would work to reduce piracy.
Facebook is working on technology to read your thoughts
Facebook doesn’t need your private info when it can just take your thoughts straight from your brain.
Amazon sets up web services operations in Middle East
Amazon is moving into new markets.