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Privacy
Brave browser’s Tor mode exposed users’ dark web activity
A bug in the ad blocking component of Brave’s Tor feature caused the browser to leak users' DNS queries
Amer Owaida • 22 Feb 2021
CES 2021: Car spying – your insurance company is watching you
Your ‘networked computer on wheels’ has a privacy problem – when it comes to your data, you may not really be in the driver’s seat
Cameron Camp • 14 Jan 2021
Medical scans of millions of patients exposed online
Other leaked data included a range of personal information such as names, addresses and personal healthcare information.
Amer Owaida • 15 Dec 2020
Zoom to begin rolling out end-to-end encryption
The videoconferencing platform is making the feature available to users of both free and paid tiers
Amer Owaida • 15 Oct 2020
Had your face stolen lately?
It’s easy to reset your password or PIN after a data breach. But reset your face? Not so much.
Cameron Camp • 06 Oct 2020
Privacy, Business Security
Sports data for ransom – it’s not all just fun and games anymore
Sports and training data are more sophisticated and affordable than ever. With the democratization of (sports) performance data, is your personal information safe?
James Shepperd • 16 Sep 2020
Portland passes the strictest facial recognition technology ban yet in the US
Oregon’s largest city aims to be a trailblazer when it comes to facial recognition legislation
Amer Owaida • 10 Sep 2020
NSA shares advice on how to limit location tracking
The intelligence agency warns of location tracking risks and offers tips for how to reduce the amount of data shared
Amer Owaida • 05 Aug 2020
Privacy watchdogs urge videoconferencing services to boost privacy protections
The open letter highlights five security and privacy principles that require heightened attention from videoconferencing services
Amer Owaida • 22 Jul 2020
