Where 'We Steal Secrets,' The Wikileaks Film, Falls Short
The film features war, leaks, terrorism and cover-ups. But it's boring, and misses the big picture to boot.
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Articles tagged "Privacy"
Sat, 8 June 2013
Tue, 28 May 2013
Business Cloud Computing: Privacy Is Just As Important As Security
Similar to their IT security due diligence, companies need to ask questions about the privacy of their data before they enter into…
Mon, 6 May 2013
The Persecution Of A Fall Guy For Anonymous: The Feds Vs. Barrett Brown
Barrett Brown sits in a jail cell, awaiting trial for his role as an informal spokesperson for Anonymous and for making threats against…
Thu, 2 May 2013
Apple's Privacy Record Sucks. Here's Why You Should Care
Apple's user-privacy standards are abysmal compared to its peers, and so is its refusal to explain them. Maybe you don't care. Here's why…
Fri, 26 April 2013
CISPA, The Privacy-Threatening Cyberspying Bill, Is Dead In The Senate
CISPA, the controversial cybersecurity bill passed by the House last week, appears to be dead in the Senate. The measure would authorize…
Wed, 24 April 2013
Siri's Supposed Privacy Glitch: It's A Feature, Not A Bug
Apple raised eyebrows among privacy advocates this week when it revealed that Siri hangs onto voice query data for up to two years. Is…
Tue, 23 April 2013
Alleged Leader Of Hacker Group LulzSec Arrested In Australia
Investigators in Australia have arrested the self-proclaimed leader of LulzSec, the hacker group and Anonymous offshoot that previously…
New Microsoft Ad Says IE Is Privacy Leader: What's The Real Story?
Microsoft launches ad campaign claiming IE is the best browser for protecting your online privacy. But how does that claim stand up to…
Mon, 22 April 2013
Anonymous Calls For A CISPA Blackout To Protest The Bill's Privacy Threat... But Nobody Listens
Anonymous has called for an Internet blackout in an attempt to get the Web to protest CISPA, the much maligned cyber security bill which…
Tue, 16 April 2013
Why FairSearch Can't Find Anyone To Listen To Its Anti-Google Tirades
FairSearch, a lobbying organization dedicated to hamstringing Google, hasn't made much headway in its campaign. We can't imagine why.
Fri, 12 April 2013
The White House Doesn't Love CISPA, But It's Not Hating On It, Either
The White House isn't supportive of the amended version of CISPA, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, which is headed to…
Wed, 10 April 2013
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Watch Aaron Swartz's 'Last' Video Interview [Video]
Turns out we hadn't heard the last from Aaron Swartz. Documentarians have released unedited footage from Swartz's "last video interview…
Fri, 5 April 2013
Many Free Android Apps Are Starting To Look A Lot Like Malware
Free Android apps are helping themselves to generous portions of your personal data — just like malware!
And Privacy Kudos Of The Week Go To… Apple??
Apple's iMessage protocol is so well-encrypted that even the Drug Enforcement Agency can't crack it. It's a rare privacy win for the…
Thu, 4 April 2013
Anonymous Hacks Official North Korean Social Media Accounts
As the world waits with bated breath to see if Pyongyang will make good on its nuclear threats, the hacker collective Anonymous has made its…
Show Us The Data: Time For Companies To Reveal What They Know About Us
It's a good start, but California's Right To Know Act is really just the beginning of what's needed to protect digital privacy.
Fri, 29 March 2013
Yes, This Week's DDoS Attack Was Huge, And Part Of An Ominous Trend
Sure, it's possible the big cyberattack this week might have been hyped a bit. But it was still huge. Worse, it may be a harbinger of…
Wed, 27 March 2013
Who's To Blame For The Huge Cyberattack Slowing The Web? Your ISP
Is your Internet service provider's poor security to blame for what's likely the largest cyberattack in history? More than likely, yes.
Mon, 18 March 2013
Hacker Crackdown: Blame AT&T's Crappy Security, Not Weev
Another hacker bites the dust. Andrew Auernheimer — aka "Weev" — got handed a jail sentence this morning, just for exposing a major…
Smart Homes: Our Next Digital Privacy Nightmare
The smart home of the future will bring untold conveniences and advantages. It will also raise major questions about digital privacy.
Thu, 14 March 2013
Reuters Social Editor Indicted Over Anonymous Hack; Internet's Jaw Drops
The feds today indicted Matthew Keys, a social-media editor at Reuters, for allegedly helping the hacker collective Anonymous hijack the Los…
"Soft SOPA" & How Copyright Disrupts Technological Innovation
Even though SOPA failed, says Andrew Bridges, "Soft SOPA" is the government unofficially putting pressure on advertising networks and…
Wed, 13 March 2013
Google Outruns Real Penalties From Street View Lawsuit
Penalty for violating thousands of citizens' privacy? A $7 million fine, some public service announcements and mandatory privacy training…
Tue, 12 March 2013
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How Your ISP Will Take Six Strikes At Suspected Pirates [Pictures]
Unclear on how your ISP might inflict the new "six strikes" anti-piracy system hatched by Hollywood on you? Wonder no more — check out…
