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News & Articles By Franz Walker
05/24/2020
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By Franz Walker
Big tech and government coronavirus contact-tracing apps are flawed
When they first debuted in March, contact-tracing apps seemed like they would become the technological saviors in the fight against the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19). However, doubts have now been raised about the apps, concerning both their effectiveness and security. Most of the apps in question work by using Bluetooth to connect phones to each […]
05/04/2020
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By Franz Walker
Apple and Google promise to shut down their coronavirus trackers when the pandemic ends… but does anyone believe them?
On Friday, Apple and Google pledged that they will turn off their coronavirus tracker after the pandemic is sufficiently contained. The statement was part of an announcement of changes that the tech giants are making to their ambitious automatic contact-tracing proposal. According to an Apple representative, the changes are the result of feedback that both companies […]
04/22/2020
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By Franz Walker
The coronavirus outbreak is sparking the rollout of more digital surveillance
The global coronavirus pandemic and the measures being implemented to stop its spread are rewiring people’s sensitivities about digital surveillance and data privacy. Governments around the world are now rolling out surveillance schemes — even some that are particularly invasive — all in the name of stopping the pandemic. Privacy advocates, however, warn that these governments will […]
04/07/2020
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By Franz Walker
Washington state LEGALIZES facial recognition for police and government agencies, creating a high-tech police state
Washington has legalized the use of facial recognition for law enforcement and other state agencies. This makes it the first U.S. state to legalize the use of such software for government business. Gov. Jay Inslee signed SB 6280 last Tuesday, March 31, after the Washington State House of Representatives passed it on March 12, by a vote of 27 […]
03/28/2020
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By Franz Walker
UK government now using phone data to SPY on citizens and see if they’re breaking lockdown rules
As the number of coronavirus patients around the world blows past 600,000, governments around the world are turning to invasive surveillance methods to track whether or not their citizens are abiding by lockdown rules. The U.K.’s privacy watchdog has given the government the green light to use persona data from people’s mobile phones to track their behavior should […]
03/27/2020
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By Franz Walker
Your smart speakers could be SPYING on you, especially now that you’re working from home
As people shift to working from home in response to measures to stem the spread of the global coronavirus outbreak, a new security threat has reared its ugly head. Lawyers are now warning that smart speakers, such as Amazon Alexa, could be spying on them during critical meetings at home. U.K. law firm Mishcon de Reya […]
03/07/2020
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By Franz Walker
The rise of the AI “boss” – who can track productivity and even FIRE you
As technology marches forward, more and more ways are being found to use automation to replace human labor. Now, it seems that even supervisors and managers aren’t safe. A Boston-based company has developed an AI that can eventually replace the need for office managers. Developed by a company called Cogito, the AI is designed to micro-manage call center workers. […]
02/29/2020
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By Franz Walker
HACKED: Researchers reveal a security flaw in smartphones using an algorithm that interprets SOUND as you enter your password
A recent study has found a new way for hackers to gain access to people’s phones. Researchers from University of Cambridge, England and Linköping University in Sweden have figured out how a phone’s microphone can be used to guess what a user is typing on their screen. The research team utilized the fact that pressing […]
02/28/2020
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By Franz Walker
Flaw in Wi-Fi routers leaves over ONE BILLION devices open to hacking
A newly discovered flaw in chips powering wireless devices from a number of popular brands has left over a billion people vulnerable to hacking. Researchers working for the Slovakia-based internet security company ESET discovered a flaw that can allow hackers to steal data from people using these devices. ESET researchers have officially tagged the flaw as CVE-2019-1526, but have also given […]
02/25/2020
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By Franz Walker
Google purges hundreds of apps because of “disruptive” ads and pop-ups
Persistent ads and even malicious spyware are a constant threat people face when downloading apps online. Now, Google has made an effort to clean up their Play Store for Android, deleting nearly 600 apps from the service for having these “disruptive” ads. In a recent blog post, Google stated that it deleted the apps for […]
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