News & Articles By Franz Walker
03/28/2020
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By Franz Walker
UK government now using phone data to SPY on citizens and see if they’re breaking lockdown rules
As the number of coronavirus patients around the world blows past 600,000, governments around the world are turning to invasive surveillance methods to track whether or not their citizens are abiding by lockdown rules. The U.K.’s privacy watchdog has given the government the green light to use persona data from people’s mobile phones to track their behavior should […]
03/27/2020
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By Franz Walker
Your smart speakers could be SPYING on you, especially now that you’re working from home
As people shift to working from home in response to measures to stem the spread of the global coronavirus outbreak, a new security threat has reared its ugly head. Lawyers are now warning that smart speakers, such as Amazon Alexa, could be spying on them during critical meetings at home. U.K. law firm Mishcon de Reya […]
03/26/2020
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By Franz Walker
The neuroscience of curiosity: The brain treats information as “its own reward” like snacks or money, explain researchers
People constantly being distracted by their phones has become a prevalent thing in today’s digitally connected society. Now, a recent study may shed light on the phenomenon. Researchers at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business (Berkeley Haas) found that the brain is wired to find learning new information rewarding. New information causes the brain to release dopamine, which makes a person feel […]
02/29/2020
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By Franz Walker
HACKED: Researchers reveal a security flaw in smartphones using an algorithm that interprets SOUND as you enter your password
A recent study has found a new way for hackers to gain access to people’s phones. Researchers from University of Cambridge, England and Linköping University in Sweden have figured out how a phone’s microphone can be used to guess what a user is typing on their screen. The research team utilized the fact that pressing […]
02/28/2020
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By Franz Walker
Flaw in Wi-Fi routers leaves over ONE BILLION devices open to hacking
A newly discovered flaw in chips powering wireless devices from a number of popular brands has left over a billion people vulnerable to hacking. Researchers working for the Slovakia-based internet security company ESET discovered a flaw that can allow hackers to steal data from people using these devices. ESET researchers have officially tagged the flaw as CVE-2019-1526, but have also given […]
02/25/2020
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By Franz Walker
Google purges hundreds of apps because of “disruptive” ads and pop-ups
Persistent ads and even malicious spyware are a constant threat people face when downloading apps online. Now, Google has made an effort to clean up their Play Store for Android, deleting nearly 600 apps from the service for having these “disruptive” ads. In a recent blog post, Google stated that it deleted the apps for […]
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