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Privacy
Privacy watchdogs urge videoconferencing services to boost privacy protections
The open letter highlights five security and privacy principles that require heightened attention from videoconferencing services
Amer Owaida • 22 Jul 2020
7 VPN services leaked data of over 20 million users, says report
A report calls into question the providers’ security practices and dismisses their claims of being no-log VPN services
Amer Owaida • 20 Jul 2020
Facial recognition technology banned in another US city
In a move lauded by privacy advocates, Boston joins the ranks of cities that have voted down the municipal use of the technology
Amer Owaida • 25 Jun 2020
Cyberbullying: Adults can be victims too
Cyberbullying can happen to anyone, at any time – and at any age. How can adults deal with various forms of online abuse and harassment?
Amer Owaida • 19 Jun 2020
Two years later, has GDPR fulfilled its promise?
Has the landmark law helped build a culture of privacy in organizations and have consumers become more wary of sharing their personal data?
Tony Anscombe • 25 May 2020
How encryption can help protect your sensitive data
Here’s how encryption can help keep your data safe from prying eyes – even if your device is stolen or your cloud account is hacked
Amer Owaida • 22 May 2020
Professional data leakage: How did that security vendor get my personal data?
…and why are they selling it to other security vendors and product testers?
Righard Zwienenberg • 05 May 2020
Business Security
Is “global privacy” an oxymoron?
While in France, a citizen of Brazil who resides in California books a bungee jump in New Zealand. Is it a leap of faith into the unknown, for both the operator and the thrill-seeker?
Tony Anscombe • 14 Apr 2020
FBI warns of human traffickers luring victims on dating apps
The warning highlights one of the potential risks associated with revealing too much private information online
Amer Owaida • 17 Mar 2020