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Don't Join Threads—Make Threads Join You
Meta’s Twitter alternative promises that it will work with decentralized platforms, giving you greater control of your data. You can hold the company…
3 years, 3 months ago
US Spies Are Buying Americans' Private Data. Congress Has a New Chance to Stop It
The National Defense Authorization Act now includes draft language forbidding government entities from buying Americans' search histories, location d…
3 years, 3 months ago
The US Senate Wants to Reign In AI. Good Luck With That
With a poor track record on tech regulation, do lawmakers stand a chance?
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3 years, 3 months ago
Apple, Google, and MOVEit Just Patched Serious Security Flaws
Plus: Microsoft fixes 78 vulnerabilities, VMWare plugs a flaw already used in attacks, and more critical updates from June.
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3 years, 3 months ago
Pornhub Is Being Accused of Illegal Data Collection
Complaints filed in the European Union claim the porn site fails to follow basic data-collection policies under GDPR.
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3 years, 3 months ago
How Your Real Flight Reservation Can Be Used to Scam You
Scammers use a booking technicality, traveler confusion, and promises of dirt-cheap tickets to offer hot deals that are anything but.
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3 years, 3 months ago
5 Ways to Make Your Instant Messaging More Secure
Make sure your chats are kept as private as you want them to be.
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3 years, 3 months ago
Inside the Illicit Market for Abortion Pills on Telegram
The gray market for abortifacient sales to the US is evolving alongside a shifting legal landscape.
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3 years, 3 months ago
Docs Show FBI Pressures Cops to Keep Phone Surveillance Secrets
Newly released documents highlight the bureau's continued secrecy around cell-site simulators—spying tech that everyone already assumes exists.
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3 years, 3 months ago
How Your New Car Tracks You
Vehicles from Toyota, Honda, Ford, and more can collect huge volumes of data. Here’s what the companies can access.
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3 years, 3 months ago