The TikTok Hearing Revealed That Congress Is the Problem
In one sense, today’s US congressional hearing on TikTok was a big success: It revealed, over five hours, how desperately the United […]
Tag: Security / Privacy
Bug in Google Markup, Windows Photo-Cropping Tools Exposes Removed Image Data
At the beginning of March, Google released an update for its flagship Pixel smartphones to patch a vulnerability in the devices’ default […]
I Got Investigated by the Secret Service. Here’s How to Not Be Me
Unfortunately, my thought process wasn’t that complex when I suddenly had to talk to a federal agent on my phone about what […]
How a Catholic Group Doxed Gay Priests
In a statement released a day before the investigation’s release, Jayd Henricks, the group’s president, said, “It isn’t about straight or gay […]
Congressman Darin LaHood Says FBI Targeted Him With Unlawful ‘Backdoor’ Searches
Jeramie Scott, senior counsel at the Electronic Privacy Information Center and director of the nonprofit’s surveillance oversight project, says LaHood’s admission served […]
The FBI Just Admitted It Bought US Location Data
Asked during the Senate hearing whether the FBI would pick up the practice of purchasing location data again, Wray replied: “We have […]
How Denmark’s Welfare State Became a Surveillance Nightmare
Another variable, “presumed partner,” is used to determine whether someone has a concealed relationship, since single people receive more benefits. This involves […]
This Algorithm Could Ruin Your Life
From the outside, Rotterdam’s welfare algorithm appears complex. The system, which was originally developed by consulting firm Accenture before the city took […]
What to Do When Your Boss Is Spying on You
You’re not being paranoid. If you always feel like somebody’s watching you, as the song goes, you’re probably right. Especially if you’re […]
This Hacker Tool Can Pinpoint a DJI Drone Operator’s Exact Location
DJI’s DroneID became the subject of controversy last spring when the Ukrainian government criticized the company because Russian military forces were using […]