The EU Wants 5G Phones on Airplanes — Will the US Follow Suit?
The times of staring out of the airplane window with a screaming baby as your only soundtrack are soon going to be a thing of the past. The European Commission…
Online Privacy
Apple Updates: Better iCloud Security
Apple has made two important announcements that will enhance privacy for its users, and that could have important beneficial knock-on effects around the world: Wired reported that Apple has dropped…
Do You Still Need an Antivirus? Yes, Of Course You Do
You’ve probably heard “those in the know” say you don’t need an antivirus anymore, that your yearly McAfee subscription, paid diligently since 1999, is little more than a scam. As…
Will GDPR’s Win Against Facebook Change Advertising?
We've just written about the mounting problems for Facebook and its parent company Meta. And to that list of issues can be added another one, potentially the biggest so far,…
How to Stop Social Media Data Collection
As a digital native, chances are, you’re somewhat aware that companies are mining your social media data. Social networks have gone as far as to determine political preferences based on…
The End of Facebook’s Dominance on Social Media? Who Will Seize The Crown, And What Does It Mean For Privacy?
Facebook has been part of our lives for so long it's easy to forget that there were hugely popular online services and sites before it. Remember AOL, MySpace, CompuServe, or…
Is Elon Begging Us to Look for Twitter Alternatives? The Silver Lining of Twitter’s Deepening Woes
Whether or not you use the service, most of you are probably aware by now that Twitter is going through a tumultuous period following its purchase by Elon Musk. An…
How to Stay Safe When Shopping Online
We’ve all been there, especially during the holidays. You see a Black Friday or Cyber Monday deal, it’s from a retailer you’ve not seen before, and it seems too good…
Should We Be Worried About Doorstep Surveillance – How Surveillance Is Changing Us & Society
Surveillance used to be something that spies did to a few high-value targets using absurdly expensive pieces of specialized equipment. The arrival of the Internet as a mass medium changed…
Everything You Need to Know About Cyber Attacks on US Hospitals
When we talk about cyber attack damages, we often calculate them in terms of monetary damages, reputational loss, and general inconvenience. However, when it comes to hospital cyber attacks, the…