Facebook will tell advertisers when you visit their offline stores
Facebook is following your every move to give that information to advertisers. Continue reading Facebook will tell advertisers when you visit their offline stores
Author Archives: John Zorabedian
Apple promises “differential privacy” at Worldwide Developers Conference
At its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) yesterday, Apple unveiled iOS 10, macOS, and “differential privacy.” Continue reading Apple promises “differential privacy” at Worldwide Developers Conference
Anonymous hackers are fighting Islamic State with porn
Members of the Anonymous hacker collective are seeking to shame and humiliate sympathizers of Islamic State with porn. Continue reading Anonymous hackers are fighting Islamic State with porn
Background check company reads your private Facebook data to profile you
Tenant Assured accesses your social media accounts to help landlords assess your personality and credit risk. Continue reading Background check company reads your private Facebook data to profile you
Tattoo recognition technology “raises significant First Amendment questions”
The EFF has raised concerns about how it impacts First Amendment rights to freedom of speech and religion. Continue reading Tattoo recognition technology “raises significant First Amendment questions”
The Chrome extension that hides your screen in plain sight
The Chrome extension obscures your web content under wavy lines and patterns, making it unreadable to anyone without red tinted glasses. Continue reading The Chrome extension that hides your screen in plain sight
Facebook says no, it’s not using your phone’s microphone to spy on you
Rumors that Facebook is listening to you through your phone to serve you ads and news articles are not true, the social media giant has said. Continue reading Facebook says no, it’s not using your phone’s microphone to spy on you
Newspaper industry asks FTC to investigate “deceptive” adblockers
The Newspaper Association of America is asking the Federal Trade Commission to investigate adblockers’ “deceptive” and “unlawful” practices. Continue reading Newspaper industry asks FTC to investigate “deceptive” adblockers
Real-life hacker finds serious bug in hacker TV show Mr. Robot website
A real-life hacker discovered a flaw in the fictional hacker show’s website that could have exposed users’ Facebook profile information. Continue reading Real-life hacker finds serious bug in hacker TV show Mr. Robot website
Microsoft is going to stop sharing your passwords through Wi-Fi Sense
Microsoft dumps one privacy killer in Windows 10, but holds on to another by continuing to connect you to any open hotspot. Continue reading Microsoft is going to stop sharing your passwords through Wi-Fi Sense