Privacy
Millions of Kid-Tracking Smartwatch Locations Exposed Online
A cloud flaw exposed the data.
Judge Rules US Government Can Claim All Proceeds From Edward Snowden’s Book
Critics are seeing it as an act of retaliation.
BRICS Countries Make Strides Towards Digital Sovereignty
BRICS is an international association made up of five countries – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Taken together, their population forms about 42% of the world’s overall population. It’s therefore little surprise that the five countries, albeit some more intensely than others, a
Bloomberg Is Roasted Online After Article Image Resembles an Amazon Alexa Sex Toy
The article got attention for all the wrong reasons.
Senator Josh Hawley Says Social Media App TikTok Canceled Meeting, “Not Willing to Answer Questions”
It’s not the first time TikTok has turned down a confrontation with the senator.
Even Facebook’s Own Employees Say They Wouldn’t Trust the Company With Their Finances
Most prefer traditional banks.
New Zealand Police Shut Down Gun Buyback Scheme Website After Privacy Fears
37,000 citizens’ data was leaked.
Viral Video of Chinese Man Interrogation Reminds the West of the Horrors of the Chinese Social Credit System
The man was questioned over his social media activity.
Leaked Documents Show State-Owned Chinese Companies Are Shaping Global UN Facial Recognition Standards
Critics have warned that many of the technologies that threaten privacy and freedom of expression aren’t being challenged when standards are formed.
FBI Issues Warning on Smart TV Security Risks
Modern TVs are connected to the internet and have microphones and even cameras that are often easily hackable.
YouTube Incognito Sessions Influence Home Feed Recommendations, Despite Google’s Claims That They’re Private
Fresh evidence shows that Incognito searches and viewing habits impact future home feed recommendations.
Heavy Black Friday VPN Deals Show a Price War Between Providers
VPN services are at an all time low price for Black Friday.