Alexa, What Are You Doing with My Family’s Personal Info?
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and several smart-home technologies that debuted at last week’s CES add convenience but also raise privacy […]
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Welcome to the dark web: a plain English introduction
The term “dark web” evokes a common set of impressions. Some compare it to the Mos Eisley cantina from Star […]
Behavioral biometrics: the future of online authentication
Biometric authentication – using the unique attributes of the human body to prove an individual’s identity – has become increasingly […]
DuckDuckGo Moves Privacy Beyond Search With New App And Extension
The privacy-focused company wants to protect users even after they leave the search page. Company promises that it won’t sell, […]
Facebook to roll out new tools in response to EU privacy laws
Facebook will roll out a new set of tools aimed at making it easier for users to make informed choices […]
Firefox Quantum available with faster, always-on privacy
With today’s release, we’re building on the great foundation provided by Firefox Quantum on desktop and adding new capabilities for […]
Security fears spark crackdown on Chinese tech
US federal government is taking steps to reduce the presence of some Chinese technology firms in American markets. Earlier this month, […]
The real risks of artificial intelligence
AI professor and author Toby Walsh discusses the dangers of ‘stupid’ artificial intelligence with Jack Stilgoe. Professor Toby Walsh has […]
Want more privacy online? ProtonMail brings its free VPN to Android.
Switzerland-based encrypted-email provider ProtonMail has released a version of its VPN, called ProtonVPN, for Android. ProtonVPN is from the same developers […]
App that matches your face to artwork is popular yet alarming
A Google app that matches people’s selfies to famous works of art and encourages users to share the side-by-sides on […]
Twitter hits back again at claims that its employees monitor direct messages
Twitter is pushing back against claims made by conservative activist group Project Veritas that its employees monitor private user data, […]
Cloud computing: Why a major cyber-attack could be as costly as a hurricane
The economic costs of a large cyber-attack could be as large as the impact of a major natural disaster. The destructive […]