Despite anger from privacy advocates, Netflix shows no sign of ending geo-blocking and VPN ban
Is Netflix infringing on your privacy by blocking VPNs?
On May 26, 2016 by Amrita Khalid
Apple, Facebook, other major tech players push Senate to pass email privacy reform
There’s major new pressure on the Senate to pass a landmark online privacy bill.
On May 24, 2016 by Eric Geller
FTC commissioner: Mandating encryption backdoors ‘is a terrible idea’
Terrell McSweeny said that encryption would soon become even more vital as smart devices proliferated.
How to stop companies and advertisers from tracking you on Facebook
It’s time to wise up and opt out.
On May 23, 2016 by AJ Dellinger
Senators introduce bill to block ‘dramatic’ changes to electronic search warrant rules
These lawmakers say there’s more to this obscure rule change than meets the eye.
On May 19, 2016 by Eric Geller
What is a VPN, and why are they so controversial?
Goodbye, firewalls.
On May 18, 2016 by Amrita Khalid
New batch of Snowden’s leaked NSA docs are now available to the public
The Intercept has started to release batches of previously unseen Snowden files.
On May 16, 2016 by Lauren Walker
Researchers just released private data on 70,000 OkCupid users without their permission
It’s always a good idea to ask first.
On May 13, 2016 by AJ Dellinger
The FBI is secretly storing your biometric data—and there’s nothing you can do about it
The FBI’s explanation is baffling.
On May 13, 2016 by Lauren Walker
Police captain pushing to limit encryption says crypto experts miss the point
‘This is not an all-or-nothing zero-sum game.’
On May 10, 2016 by Eric Geller
U.S. intelligence community says encryption is still a huge problem despite ‘don’t panic’ report
The report does not ‘fully account for the realities we face,’ an intelligence official said.
On May 9, 2016 by Eric Geller
How Airbnb, Uber, and Lyft rank on privacy protections
How transparency about user privacy helps keep the government honest.
On May 6, 2016 by Aaron Sankin
Lenovo’s bloatware contained major security vulnerability that left users at risk
More like Not Security Center.
On May 6, 2016 by AJ Dellinger
Tech coalition urges 2016 candidates to support encryption and data privacy
Silicon Valley wants presidential candidates to think deeply about pressing tech problems.
On May 5, 2016 by Eric Geller
Over 1 billion hacked accounts found in massive collection of stolen logins from Google, Yahoo, and Hotmail
Time to update your password.
On May 5, 2016 by AJ Dellinger
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