April 07, 2017

Why isn’t US military email protected by standard encryption tech?

STARTTLS, which is used to secure the email handled by many organizations, isn't perfect, but it can be useful

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April 04, 2017

Minnesota pushes back against allowing ISPs to sell their users’ data

Bill would prohibit ISPs from refusing service to users who decline to share their data as Illinois ponders its own privacy-related legal moves

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March 28, 2017

eBay to ‘downgrade’ verification by switching to SMS

If you've got a hardware fob for eBay verification, it will still work for now, but be prepared to switch to another method for 2FA

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March 22, 2017

Soundwaves used to produce fake data from accelerometers

The attacks on a Samsung Galaxy S5 and a Fitbit are proof of concept, but they make an important point: analog devices are also vulnerable

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March 06, 2017

Uber under fire for ‘Greyball’ program used to dodge enforcement officials

Uber defends 'Greyball' as a way to prevent users abusing its terms of service

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February 28, 2017

Fears over net neutrality as FCC rules on disclosure eased

FCC move to exempt bigger ISPs from disclosure requirements sparks fears of further rollbacks to net neutrality

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February 20, 2017

The quantified employee: new ways to be watched at work

Your employer could be tracking not just the work you do, but your conversations, your emotions, your bathroom breaks and more. Are you ok with that?

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February 08, 2017

Why did a judge order Google to hand over emails from outside the US?

Privacy campaigners and tech companies are closely watching what happens next

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January 30, 2017

Trump’s immigration move sparks fears for Privacy Shield protections

Executive order restricting immigration may also have hit Privacy Shield provisions - or perhaps not. The jury is still out

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