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10 times Facebook violated your privacy
Another day, another Facebook leak. What are the odds? This time, it seems that personal information for just over half a billion users has leaked online. That’s more than the combined populations o...
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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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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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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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Splinternet: From one internet to multiple webs
Much of the internet you see depends on where you are. While some countries allow virtually unfettered access to all that the internet has to provide, more often than not you’ll find countries that ...
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How private are your fitness apps? 5 tips to keep them secure
If you downloaded a fitness app in 2020, you’re not alone. During the first half of the year, health and fitness app downloads grew by nearly 50% as a result of lockdowns, gym closures, and other so...
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Why hospitals are getting more cyber attacks
This post was originally published on December 14, 2020. Over the course of 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic has eroded privacy, digital security, and digital freedoms around the world. And in recent month...
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Tips for avoiding scams during the holiday shopping season
The holiday season is here, and in the age of Covid-19, many of us are resorting to online shopping. E-commerce spending is likely to rise sharply from last year. But that also means hackers and scamm...
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Biometric data collection around the world
In recent years, biometrics have increasingly played a key role in the governance and operation of our daily lives. Biometrics falls under two main categories, physiological and behavioral, and includ...
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Risk of biometric payments: You can’t reset your fingerprint
In several parts of the world, it’s possible to board planes, pay for your morning coffee, and log in to your financial accounts with a facial recognition scan or thumb imprint. Both Apple Pay and G...
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