News & Articles By Cassie B.
06/21/2021
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By Cassie B.
See the light: Philips Hue smart bulbs can be hacked and used to install malware
We’ve all heard the horror stories of hackers remotely steering smart cars off the road, but even the smallest of smart devices can lead to big problems if they’re not monitored carefully. This was on full display when a flaw was discovered that exposed the home networks of people using the very popular Philips Hue […]
05/17/2021
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By Cassie B.
At least 7 Apple suppliers are using slave labor in China, report reveals
A troubling new report shows that several Apple suppliers have been using forced labor in China, a problem that has long plagued the company and many other tech giants. Two human rights groups worked with The Information to identify seven companies supplying services and products to Apple that have supported forced labor programs targeting the […]
03/19/2021
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By Cassie B.
More states joining antitrust lawsuit against Google over rigged ad business
Four states have now joined an antitrust lawsuit that was originally filed by Texas against Google in December accusing the internet company of breaking antitrust laws to enhance its advertising business. Texas is now being joined by Florida, Montana, Nevada, Alaska and Puerto Rico, bringing the total number of plaintiffs in this lawsuit to 15 […]
02/28/2021
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By Cassie B.
Enormous COVID-19 database funded by Google compiles individual infection data, tracks travel history and 40 other variables
A major international database was launched this week to help study coronavirus infections with the aim of determining how rapidly new variants are spreading among people, whether the currently available vaccines are offering good protection against them, and how long people’s immunity to the virus is lasting. However, the fact that Google had a hand […]
02/19/2021
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By Cassie B.
Facebook now tracking OFFLINE interactions with partner stores to stalk users with targeted ads
You might expect social media platforms like Facebook to collect information about what you do on their site for ad targeting purposes, but did you know that they are also tracking your offline interactions with partner stores? In its quest to know everything about everyone, Facebook partners with numerous retailers to learn what its users […]
02/17/2021
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By Cassie B.
Powering hypersonic weapons: US armed forces eyeing dangerous 5G tech
Much of the conversation surrounding the benefits of 5G is geared toward the consumer side of the technology. People will be able to download videos at lightning speed and will be more connected than ever, proponents claim, although there are serious questions regarding its safety. However, some of the most important 5G applications are not […]
01/17/2021
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By Cassie B.
Amazon and Ring under fire after revealing authorities can keep homeowner videos forever, endangering user privacy
The video doorbell company Ring is taking some heat after it revealed that authorities can keep homeowners’ videos forever and share them with any party they choose. Hundreds of police forces in the U.S. have formed partnerships with the company, who says the technology can help tackle crimes like burglary and trespassing. When Senator Edward […]
11/14/2020
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By Cassie B.
Amazon, Facebook and Google have legalized the “abuse of the person through the personal,” claims Edward Snowden
NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden recently criticized Facebook, Amazon and Google for abusing people’s personal data and insisted that people need to understand the threat to privacy that these social media platforms pose. He made the comments when he appeared via video link at Web Summit in Lisbon on Monday. He said that Big Tech companies […]
11/03/2020
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By Cassie B.
SciFi or real life? Massive 5G-beaming drones set to take over world’s skies
Until recently, it was possible to avoid living within range of a cell tower. However, with the advent of 5G, small cell towers are popping up every couple of houses in some neighborhoods. Making matters even worse, some companies are working on massive drones that beam 5G down onto the population, making exposure essentially inevitable. […]
10/16/2020
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By Cassie B.
End-to-end encryption debate draws attention to child sex abuse
Experts are deeply concerned about the effects of end-to-end encryption on public safety online, according to a recently published statement, and a shocking statistic is being used to support their position. Facebook was responsible for a remarkable 94 percent of the 69 million images of child sex abuse that were reported by American tech firms […]
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