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Are we running out of IP addresses? 5 facts to know
Every device needs an IP address to communicate with others on the internet. There are 4.3 billion possible IP addresses in the IPv4 standard we use today. But with 4.66 billion active users on the in...
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Internet surveillance in 5, 9, and 14 eyes countries
The Five Eyes (also known as 5 Eyes or FVEY) alliance can be traced to informal discussions between the U.S. and the UK during World War II, in which the countries agreed to share intelligence about i...
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FTC study: ISPs share far more user data than you’d expect
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has just released a report with its findings on how much consumer data is collected by internet service providers and how that data is used. In case you had doubts ov...
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6 cybersecurity horror stories to haunt your dreams
Halloween is upon us! Gather round the fire(wall) and let us regale you with six tales of cybersecurity horror for 2021… so far. Half a billion compromised Facebook profiles In April this year, it ...
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Explainer: Facebook is shutting down its facial recognition system
Facebook has announced that in the coming weeks it will shut down its facial recognition system and delete the database of face scans it has collected over the years. Here’s why this is a big deal. ...
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Invasion of the home robots: Is our privacy safe?
For better or worse, humanoid robots have become a common sight over the past few years, often found working in public places like restaurants, hotels, and airports. And while home robots—and we mea...
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What are biometrics? Is my identity at risk?
Ever passed through an international airport? Owned a smartphone? Posted on social media? You’ve likely shared your biometric data. You may have even done so on purpose, but you might be surprised b...
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Data scraping: A (mostly) legal way to harvest your information
When you post information or images of yourself publicly online, there is always the risk that someone will record that information and use it in some way. But the practice of data scraping, in which ...
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Australia’s proposed ‘anti-troll’ law will erode digital freedom
Australia is drafting legislation purported to combat online trolling, which, if passed, would further reduce anonymity, privacy, and free speech among the country’s internet users. This comes aft...
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Netflix, Facebook, and Instagram, but for kids?
In late 2021, Netflix announced it would test a new feed for kids on its iOS app. Similar to TikTok and Instagram Reels, Kids Clips will feature short videos—but designed to be viewed in landscape (...
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