Google recently conducted a complete security & privacy review of various APIs associated with Google+. The result? The service is shutting down and they found a vulnerability. Did they take the proper steps in disclosing the issue?
50 million Facebook accounts were hacked. Facebook responded quickly to the issue but could've done better communicating throughout. Here's what you need to know about the hack.
A recent study proved that Facebook uses more information about you than you realize. Behind the scenes, Facebook compiles "shadow profiles" from various sources in order to better target ads...anyone surprised? 馃様
In the recent dust up with the founders of WhatsApp, you might have heard the term "end-to-end encryption". What is it? What does it means for you? Why was it frustrating efforts to data mine and monetize WhatsApp?
Personally identifiable information (PII) and Personal Health Information (PHI) are critical concepts. They help identify information that needs additional safeguards and care.
Should you track your children's every move? Your partners? Family locator apps promise safety and convenience but are they really just an invasion of privacy?
VPNs can help secure your internet traffic when you're travelling. They can help you route around geographic restrictions. But is using a VPN exposing you to more risk? What is the impact of centralizing all of your internet requests with one specific company?
GMail in the classroom just like on your phone. The promise of G Suite for Education is enticing. A low-cost way for schools to provide collaboration tools to students and teachers. But what are the privacy implications of letting the search giant into our schools?
Facial recognition is a technology that exemplifies the underlying neutrality of most technology. When used with positive intentions it makes out devices more secure. When in the wrong hands, it can violate privacy on a massive scale. Do we need to regulate this technology? At what level? Regardles
Over the few years, mobile has become the dominant platform for gaming. As a result, smaller, simple games have come to prominence. In order to make money developers have (over) rotated on in-app purchases. Fortnite is a great example of an addictive FREE game that is making a ton of money without
With iOS 12, Apple will reduce the time an iOS device responds to the USB port when locked down to an hour. Having a hard time understanding why that matters to you? It's because it really won't. It is however a gap in the security posture of these devices that Apple is fixing.