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How much personalization is too much?

August 19, 2019 admin browser extensions, browser plugins, browser security, browsing tracking, Data Collection, personal information, personally identifiable information, privacy, the parallax

Credit to Author: Seth Rosenblatt| Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2019 15:00:00 +0000

Personalization is the new mantra of marketers—and most people are perfectly okay with that. But when does personalization cross the line into invasive? And what can uncomfortable consumers do about blocking it?

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Data and device security for domestic abuse survivors

August 13, 2019 admin 2fa, Android, App Store, cloud storage, Data Security, device security, domestic abuse, domestic abuse survivor, domestic violence, encryption, end-to-end encryption, Google Play, google play store, iMessage, iOS, national domestic violence hotline, National Network to End Domestic Violence, passcode, privacy, secure messaging, Security, signal, spyware, stalkerware, two-factor authentication, WhatsApp, wire

Credit to Author: David Ruiz| Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 16:33:22 +0000

Many domestic abuse survivors need help before stalkerware strikes. Here, we give basic advice on device security and protecting sensitive data.

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Facial recognition technology: force for good or privacy threat?

August 12, 2019 admin Amazon, Brooklyn, CCTV, China, Facial Recognition, Hong Kong, Internet of Things, IoT, LFR, microsoft, orlando, privacy, san francisco, surveillanceware, uk, United States, US

Credit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 15:00:00 +0000

It seems facial recognition technology, as technology so often does, has raced far ahead of our ability to define its ethical use. We take a hard look at major concerns brewing in cities around the world.

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Selfie hunting: Think twice before confirming your identity

August 12, 2019 admin confidentiality, Identity Theft, online services, personal data, phishing, privacy, Tips

Credit to Author: Leonid Grustniy| Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 11:51:00 +0000

Scammers are interested in your photos with ID cards. We explain why and how to stay protected.

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Backdoors are a security vulnerability

August 9, 2019 admin apple, Attorney General, backdoor, Clipper Chip, Department of Justice, encryption, FBI, golden key, google, iMessage, iOS 8, iPhone, lawful intercept, luggage, national security agency, NSA, privacy, signal, Transportation Security Administration, TSA, WhatsApp, William Barr

Credit to Author: David Ruiz| Date: Fri, 09 Aug 2019 16:10:27 +0000

Upset by their inability to access potentially vital evidence for criminal investigations, the federal government has, for years, pushed to convince tech companies to build backdoors that will, allegedly, only be used by law enforcement agencies. The problem, cybersecurity researchers say, is that those backdoors can easily be exploited by criminals.

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Tags: Apple Attorney General backdoor Clipper Chip Department of Justice encryption fbi golden key Google iMessage iOS 8 iPhone lawful intercept luggage National Security Agency NSA signal Transportation Security Administration TSA whatsapp William Barr

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8 ways to improve security on smart home devices

August 7, 2019 admin 2fa, Alexa, google home, Internet of Things, IoT, privacy, secure passwords, smart device, smart devices, smart home assistant

Credit to Author: Kayla Matthews| Date: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 15:00:00 +0000

Smart home devices aren’t the most secure, but they do make life more convenient. How can those who’ve embraced smart home tech stay as secure as possible? Here are eight ways.

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Baldr vs The World: A SophosLabs report

August 6, 2019 admin Baldr, crimeware, malware, passwords, privacy, SophosLabs Uncut, stealer, VPN

Credit to Author: Albert Zsigovits| Date: Tue, 06 Aug 2019 13:00:15 +0000

A new stealer enjoys a wild ride, but is it a flash in the pan or a long term threat?<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sophos/dgdY/~4/fFTTXujJgXM” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

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Eavesdropping smartphones: Fact or fiction?

August 2, 2019 admin privacy, smartphones, speech recognition, SURVEILLANCE, voice assistants

Credit to Author: Alexey Malanov| Date: Fri, 02 Aug 2019 09:17:06 +0000

Many swear phones secretly listen in through their built-in microphones. We investigate the claims — and offer other explanations for spookily precise mobile ads.