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Contact-tracing apps: A privacy paradox
NOTE: This post was originally published on February 4, 2021 The wide adoption of contact-tracing apps in 2020 seemed to herald a rare moment of unity in public-health circles, leveraging the ubiquity...
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Data ethics: When your public images are used for profit
NOTE: This post was originally published on February 17, 2021 The Canadian government came down hard on facial-recognition company Clearview AI earlier this month, determining that the firm’s practi...
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These mood trackers log your voice, skin, brain waves, and more
Wearable technology that keeps us in touch with our physical well-being isn’t new in the market. From pioneer Fitbit to Apple smartwatches and smart ring Oura, health-tech devices have allowed us un...
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Protecting power grids and water supplies from cyber attacks
This post was originally published on February 23, 2021. Cyberattacks come in all shapes and sizes, but some types are undeniably more dangerous than others. Earlier this month, a worst-case scenario ...
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How to know if you have a hacked webcam (and how to fix it)
Webcam hacking is a disturbing cyberattack that involves someone gaining access to your device’s camera without your permission—and often without you realizing it. This kind of breach turns your ...
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Link tax: How countries are forcing Big Tech to pay for the news
This post was originally published on February 25, 2021. In the latest tug-of-war between Big Tech companies and regulatory powers, Australia has successfully pushed Facebook and Google into signing d...
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Digital vaccination passports are here
This post was originally published on March 4, 2021. With vaccinations against Covid-19 rapidly gaining momentum, we’re approaching a time when restrictions on travel and movement are likely to be e...
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Is that a crypto wallet app—or a scam?
You could be cheated out of your cryptocurrency by sending it to an alleged prince in dire need of help. Or you could download a fake crypto app from Apple’s App Store or Google Play that masquerade...
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Explainer: Google settles class-action lawsuit over Incognito mode
Browsing in “Incognito mode” while using Google’s Chrome browser may give the illusion of privacy, but the fact is that it does not prevent others, including Google, from tracking you. However...
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What does Big Tech know about you? Find out
By now, we’re all aware that Big Tech companies not only provide services like social media and internet searches, but they also obsessively track your data for big profits. So what exactly do big...
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