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What does Big Tech know about you? Find out
By now, we’re all aware that Big Tech companies not only provide services like social media and internet searches, but they also obsessively track your data for big profits. So what exactly do big...
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Protecting power grids and water supplies from cyber attacks
This post was originally published on February 23, 2021. Cyberattacks come in all shapes and sizes, but some types are undeniably more dangerous than others. Earlier this month, a worst-case scenario ...
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These mood trackers log your voice, skin, brain waves, and more
Wearable technology that keeps us in touch with our physical well-being isn’t new in the market. From pioneer Fitbit to Apple smartwatches and smart ring Oura, health-tech devices have allowed us un...
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Data ethics: When your public images are used for profit
NOTE: This post was originally published on February 17, 2021 The Canadian government came down hard on facial-recognition company Clearview AI earlier this month, determining that the firm’s practi...
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Splinternet: From one internet to multiple webs
Much of the internet you see depends on where you are. While some countries allow virtually unfettered access to all that the internet has to provide, more often than not you’ll find countries that ...
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OONI, an app that measures how much of your internet is censored
OONI, the Open Observatory of Network Interference, is an organization that aims to document and investigate internet censorship around the world. Affiliated with the Tor Project, the group has releas...
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How private are your fitness apps? 5 tips to keep them secure
If you downloaded a fitness app in 2020, you’re not alone. During the first half of the year, health and fitness app downloads grew by nearly 50% as a result of lockdowns, gym closures, and other so...
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Your school is tracking your online activity—here’s what to do about it
In a single tectonic shift, the Covid-19 pandemic pushed schooling and education online to adjust to lockdowns and social-distancing measures. Zoom classes have become the norm, and schools have been ...
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New AI tech bodes ill for identity theft, scams, and propaganda
What happens when AI and machine learning evolve beyond the uncanny valley? How will we know what is real and what isn’t? Developments in AI and machine learning have progressed forward in leaps and...
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Why hospitals are getting more cyber attacks
This post was originally published on December 14, 2020. Over the course of 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic has eroded privacy, digital security, and digital freedoms around the world. And in recent month...
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