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In the context of privacy, we often talk about metadata as a weak link. While data can be easy to hide and encrypt, metadata is often far more difficult to conceal. Metadata is data about data. For example, if this article is the data, its metadata will include information about its word count, what.....

Will your vote count? 4 cyber threats on Election Day

As we draw near to the 2020 U.S. presidential election on November 3, cybersecurity looks like it will be crucial to upholding the integrity of the democratic process—and many Americans aren’t sure the country is ready to take on the cyber threats it will face. Back in January, an NPR poll revealed .....

20 tech giants could face stricter rules in the EU. Will this hurt innovation?

Facebook, Amazon, Google, and other Silicon Valley leviathans could face new rules designed to control their market power, according to a new report in the Financial Times. EU regulators are forming a list of up to 20 internet giants to be subject to tougher criteria and more stringent rules than sm.....

What is UPnP, and why is it unsafe?

f you have a home printer or digital camera, you’ve probably used Universal Plug and Play. It’s a widely used protocol that makes it easy to install devices on your home network, allowing them to connect to each other, without having to undergo the cumbersome process of adjusting settings on your ro.....

Why hospitals are getting more cyber attacks

Over the course of 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic has eroded privacy, digital security, and digital freedoms around the world. And in recent months, the effect of the virus’s rise on hospitals has come into focus. The healthcare industry has found itself in the crosshairs of cyber attacks at a rate we .....

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 social-distancing measures. That trend does not appear to be abating, if Big Tech’s movements in wearabl.....

Protect your messaging apps with a password now

Since news broke of WhatsApp’s intention to share the user data it collects with Facebook, WhatsApp users have started deleting WhatsApp and switching to other messaging services like Telegram and Signal out of security and privacy concerns. On top of all the benefits you get with a secure app like .....

How your car data can be used against you

We’ve previously discussed how your car could be potentially spying on you, as an array of sophisticated technologies and onboard computers track things like your location, speed, and voice commands. Most modern cars are connected to the internet, either through infotainment options such as Android .....