bitcoin, cybersecurity, fraud, hacking, killswitch, privacy, ransomware, Security technology
This is a good article on the complicated story of hacker Marcus Hutchins. Powered by WPeMatico
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datacollection, eu, paypal, privacy, Security technology
One of the effects of GDPR — the new EU General Data Protection Regulation — is that we’re all going to be learning a lot more about who collects our data and what they do with it. Consider PayPal, that just released a list of over 600 companies they share customer data with. Here’s a … Read More “The 600+ Companies PayPal Shares Your Data With” »
apple, china, cloudcomputing, encryption, iphone, keyescrow, privacy, Security technology
Apple is bowing to pressure from the Chinese government and storing encryption keys in China. While I would prefer it if it would take a stand against China, I really can’t blame it for putting its business model ahead of its desires for customer privacy. Two more articles. Powered by WPeMatico
courts, crime, fbi, forensics, operationalsecurity, privacy, Security technology, surveillance
If you’re going to commit an illegal act, it’s best not to discuss it in e-mail. It’s also best to Google tech instructions rather than asking someone else to do it: One new detail from the indictment, however, points to just how unsophisticated Manafort seems to have been. Here’s the relevant passage from the indictment. … Read More “E-Mail Leaves an Evidence Trail” »
encryption, internetofthings, privacy, Security technology, spyware, surveillance
In “The House that Spied on Me,” Kashmir Hill outfits her home to be as “smart” as possible and writes about the results. Powered by WPeMatico
courts, edwardsnowden, essays, lawenforcement, loopholes, nationalsecuritypolicy, nsa, privacy, Security technology, surveillance
For over a decade, civil libertarians have been fighting government mass surveillance of innocent Americans over the Internet. We’ve just lost an important battle. On January 18, President Trump signed the renewal of Section 702, domestic mass surveillance became effectively a permanent part of US law. Section 702 was initially passed in 2008, as an … Read More “After Section 702 Reauthorization” »
academicpapers, drones, privacy, Security technology, surveillance, trafficanalysis, video
This is clever: Researchers at Ben Gurion University in Beer Sheva, Israel have built a proof-of-concept system for counter-surveillance against spy drones that demonstrates a clever, if not exactly simple, way to determine whether a certain person or object is under aerial surveillance. They first generate a recognizable pattern on whatever subject — a window, … Read More “Detecting Drone Surveillance with Traffic Analysis” »
anonymity, facerecognition, privacy, retail, Security technology
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apple, books, cryptography, cybersecurity, fbi, lawenforcement, privacy, Security technology, surveillance
Susan Landau has written a terrific book on cybersecurity threats and why we need strong crypto. Listening In: Cybersecurity in an Insecure Age. It’s based in part on her 2016 Congressional testimony in the Apple/FBI case; it examines how the Digital Revolution has transformed society, and how law enforcement needs to — and can — … Read More “Susan Landau’s New Book: Listening In” »
cameras, children, privacy, Security technology, surveillance
Reka makes a “decorative Santa cam,” meaning that it’s not a real camera. Instead, it just gets children used to being under constant surveillance. Our Santa Cam has a cute Father Christmas and mistletoe design, and a red, flashing LED light which will make the most logical kids suspend their disbelief and start to believe! … Read More “Fake Santa Surveillance Camera” »