Privacy
Roe v. Wade Was Overturned: Here’s How Your Phone Could Be Used to Spy on You
From figuring out how often you go to the bathroom to potentially being used to prosecute you, your trusty smartphone might not be so trusty in a post-Roe world.
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Privacy
Political Affiliation Influences Our Fear of Data Collection
It’s not government Americans don’t trust with their data; it’s the opposite political party
Privacy
Yes, Phones Can Reveal if Someone Gets an Abortion
To protect personal information from companies that sell data, some individuals are relying on privacy guides instead of government regulation or industry transparency
Policy
Cryptocurrencies and NFTs Are a Buyer Beware Market
Scams and volatility plague this market, and the Biden administration is still trying to decide where the federal government fits in
Privacy
Some Medical Ethicists Endorse NFTs—Here’s Why
The technology could help patients exert control over their medical data
Defense
Where Is Russia’s Cyberwar? Researchers Decipher Its Strategy
When Russia invaded Ukraine, many analysts expected an unprecedented level of cyberattacks—which so far haven’t materialized
Defense
Russia Is Using ‘Digital Repression’ to Suppress Dissent
The Putin regime has a portfolio of digital tools to control information and crack down on protests within the country
Defense
Cyberattack Misinformation Could Be Plan for Ukraine Invasion
A falsified video would be an update on the traditional use of propaganda campaigns during warfare
Policy
Facial Recognition Plan from IRS Raises Big Concerns
Government agencies are tapping a facial recognition company to prove you’re you
Privacy
Hacking the Ransomware Problem
Organizations can act to protect themselves, but collaboration is the best defense
Privacy
The Log4J Software Flaw Is ‘Christmas Come Early’ for Cybercriminals
A cybersecurity expert explains how the widely used logging software is already making us more vulnerable
Privacy
A Blank Wall Can Show How Many People Are in a Room and What They’re Doing
The technique is the latest method to glean a surprising amount of surveillance from a meager source
Privacy
Social Security Numbers Aren’t Secure: What Should We Use Instead?
The answer is not as simple as replacing each nine-digit number with a longer one
Privacy
How Facebook Hinders Misinformation Research
The platform strictly limits and controls data access, which stymies scientists
Privacy
New Encryption Technique Better Protects Photographs in the Cloud
Users can display images as usual, but neither attackers nor tech platforms can see them
Ethics
The FDA Should Remove Its Restrictions on the ‘Abortion Pill’ Mifepristone
The science is clear: abortion by medication is safe and effective
Privacy
What is Pegasus? How Surveillance Spyware Invades Phones
A cybersecurity expert explains the NSO Group’s stealthy software
Computing
What the Capitol Riot Data Download Shows about Social Media Vulnerabilities
A massive amount of information downloaded from Parler includes potentially incriminating material. But innocuous posts on mainstream platforms can also create vulnerabilities
Computing
Giant U.S. Computer Security Breach Exploited Very Common Software
A cybersecurity expert explains how hackers used SolarWinds to steal information from government and industry organizations
Public Health
How to Fix COVID Contact Tracing
Apps and human tracers both have pros and cons. To be effective, they have to work together
