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New FCC ISP privacy rules create more questions than answers

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Alison Booth

The FCC’s new ISP privacy rules have opened wide the debate on when and what data gathered over the internet should be deemed sensitive. Continue reading New FCC ISP privacy rules create more questions than answers→

Posted in fcc, isp, privacy, Sensitive Data

Two-factor authentication (2FA) and why we do or don’t use it

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Alison Booth

526 users were questioned about their security behaviours, advice sources, reasoning and beliefs. Continue reading Two-factor authentication (2FA) and why we do or don’t use it→

Posted in 2 factor authentication, 2fa, research

Facebook joins the EU-US Privacy Shield and Shrems takes aim again…

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Alison Booth

Facebook joins Google and Apple in adopting the EU-US Privacy Shield, the new and improved Safe Harbor. Continue reading Facebook joins the EU-US Privacy Shield and Shrems takes aim again…→

Posted in Facebook, privacy, SBN

Twitter bot baits bullies into meaningless and futile arguments

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Alison Booth

Her arguments are meaningless and never end (so she fits right in on Twitter.) Continue reading Twitter bot baits bullies into meaningless and futile arguments→

Posted in abuse, Bot, troll, twitter

Yahoo allegedly scanned incoming emails for US intelligence

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Alison Booth

While the other tech giants rush to refute involvement Yahoo remains muted. Continue reading Yahoo allegedly scanned incoming emails for US intelligence→

Posted in apple, domestic spying, email, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, privacy, twitter, US government, Yahoo

Facebook, Google, Amazon, Microsoft and IBM team up on AI

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Alison Booth

The group says it wants to ensure that AI benefits as many people as possible Continue reading Facebook, Google, Amazon, Microsoft and IBM team up on AI→

Posted in Amazon, apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, SBN

Don’t plug it in! Scammers post infected USB sticks through letterboxes

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Alison Booth

Unexpectedly received a USB stick in the post? Continue reading Don’t plug it in! Scammers post infected USB sticks through letterboxes→

Posted in malware, usb stick, Victoria, Vulnerability

AdBlock Plus launches its ad-selling platform

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Alison Booth

The company has rolled the dice on its relationship with both users and publishers Continue reading AdBlock Plus launches its ad-selling platform→

Posted in Adblock Plus, Adblocker, adblocking, intrusive ads, whitelisting

Politician’s password accidentally tweeted to thousands

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Alison Booth

Owen Smith’s team reveal that they’re just as bad at choosing passwords as everyone else. Continue reading Politician’s password accidentally tweeted to thousands→

Posted in celebrities, Labour, Owen Smith, password, twitter

How to opt out of WhatsApp sharing your phone number with Facebook

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Alison Booth

It says it’s not reading or sharing your messages, but it will share your phone number. Here’s how to opt out (at least partially). Continue reading How to opt out of WhatsApp sharing your phone number with Facebook→

Posted in Facebook, privacy, Whatsapp

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