When it rains, you need an umbrella. The same rule applies to the tech industry, yet there is one problem – tech forgot its umbrella. In its relentless pursuit of progress, the tech industry has built breathtakingly innovative products and services but, in doing so, has neglected the importance of data privacy and security. As… Continue reading Tech forgot its umbrella
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Hackers Stole Data on 37 Million T-Mobile Customers
Data security has come under scrutiny in recent weeks after the cellphone company T-Mobile revealed hackers had stolen details from subscribers who had signed up between 2005 and last year. According to the company, the stolen data includes customers’ names, addresses and birth dates. T-Mobile’s security breach brings forward an important issue; the need for… Continue reading Hackers Stole Data on 37 Million T-Mobile Customers
Chuck E. Cheese still uses floppy disks in 2023, but not for long
In 2021, Chuck E. Cheese, the beloved family restaurant and arcade, revealed a surprising revelation: they were still using floppy disks to store and manage their critical data, even in the year 2023. Although the company admitted that the disks are becoming increasingly unreliable and difficult to maintain, they have refused to transition to more… Continue reading Chuck E. Cheese still uses floppy disks in 2023, but not for long
Twitter’s data leak response is a lesson in how not to do cybersecurity
Twitter recently announced that it had inadvertently “unintentionally” leaked sensitive data, specifically the phone numbers and usernames of some of its most influential users, in an incident that could have far-reaching consequences. The incident, which was first noticed by the cybersecurity firm HaveIBeenPwned, prompted an investigation from Twitter and a promise to “take steps to… Continue reading Twitter’s data leak response is a lesson in how not to do cybersecurity
Spyware found stealing Iranian user data via infected VPN installer
Spyware can come in many forms and is used for multiple reasons. While it’s sometimes used for malicious purposes, it can be used for espionage, surveillance and other forms of non-malicious activities. Recently, it has been discovered that spyware is being used to steal Iranian user data via an infected Virtual Private Network (VPN) installer.… Continue reading Spyware found stealing Iranian user data via infected VPN installer
Controversy erupts over non-consensual AI mental health experiment [Updated]
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The recent controversy over the ethics of a non-consensual artificial intelligence (AI) mental health experiment, conducted by Stanford researchers, have raised a host of new questions about the future of AI in healthcare. The researchers conducted the experiment in order to evaluate the accuracy of their AI-based mental health detection algorithm, using data collected from… Continue reading Controversy erupts over non-consensual AI mental health experiment [Updated]
How ‘radioactive data’ could help reveal malicious AIs
With the increasing development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), cyber security has become an even more pressing issue for governments, companies and individuals worldwide. Although the rise of AI has enabled us to automate mundane tasks, opening up the potential for greater efficiency, the downside is that it also creates potential for malicious AI and malicious… Continue reading How ‘radioactive data’ could help reveal malicious AIs
Twitter Denies That Leaked Data From 200 Million Accounts Came From Its Systems
Twitter recently released a statement denying reports that personal information belonging to 200 million accounts had been leaked. The leaked data was said to include usernames, email addresses, and other private identifying information. The incident, first reported by ‘TechCrunch’, claimed that the leaked data came from a “black market website” known as “The RealDeal”. Upon… Continue reading Twitter Denies That Leaked Data From 200 Million Accounts Came From Its Systems
Meta’s new ad policy further protects teen privacy and tackles discrimination
In recent months, tech giant Meta has implemented a bold new policy to protect the privacy of adolescents and address discrimination in the digital advertising space. This announcement has been met with wide acclaim, with many applauding the company’s proactive stance on protecting the public’s digital rights. Meta is committed to creating a safe digital… Continue reading Meta’s new ad policy further protects teen privacy and tackles discrimination
How VPN services affect internet speed
In an ever-evolving digital world, VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) are becoming one of the most essential tools for staying secure online. Not only do these services protect your identity, allow access to censored or blocked content, and protect your personal data – they also affect your internet speed. To understand how VPNs impact your internet… Continue reading How VPN services affect internet speed