“Ever since the Electronic Frontier Foundation’s Panopticlick initiative in 2010, I’ve been sensitized to the risks and potential harms that come from adtech’s tracking of consumers. Indeed, in the years since, it has gotten far far worse.”
“At my bodega down the block, photos of shoplifters sometimes litter the windows, a warning to would-be thieves that they’re being watched. Those unofficial wanted posters come and go, as incidents fade from the owner’s memory.”
“Steve Hardigree hadn’t even gotten to the office yet and his day was already a waking nightmare.”
“Your face may be one in a million, but there are little to no consumer protections regarding how companies using facial recognition technology share your face and other information they capture about you.”
“Written by A team of cybersecurity researchers on Tuesday revealed technical flaws in the Swiss government’s electronic voting system that could enable outsiders to replace legitimate votes with fraudulent ones.”
“At Mozilla, we are always committed to people’s security and privacy. It’s part of our long-standing Mozilla Manifesto. We are continually looking for new ways to fulfill that promise, whether it’s through the browser, apps or services.”
“Despite the ever-increasing usage of digital technology, around 60% users fear unauthorised data collection, and only 11 percent users read privacy policies, reveals a survey by Cuts Intentional.”
“Machines may not have emotions, but that doesn’t mean they can’t recognize them. At least, that’s one well-funded belief in the tech industry.”
“RSA When it comes to getting your users up to speed with cyber-security, the best approach is to give it to them straight. Practicalities over jargon.”
“That was my first reaction when I read about the HTC Exodus last year. It felt like a wild, foolish bet from a company that’s struggling for sales and relevancy in the mobile space. But then I spoke with Phil Chen, the company’s “Decentralized Chief Officer.”
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