Tag Archives: data privacy

Is Social Media Discriminating Your News? How Computers Control the Content and Conversation

Consuming content online has changed radically over the last decade and these days, the information you see on social media… View Article

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The Importance of Unique Passwords for Your Online Accounts

Do you have different and unique passwords for every one of your online accounts? If not, you may want to… View Article

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Burner Phones: Will Tightening Restrictions on Prepaid Cell Phones Solve Anything?

In March, California Congresswoman Jackie Speier introduced a bill to the House that would require those purchasing prepaid cellular devices to submit… View Article

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SITREP 05: Taliban Attack in Kabul // Marine Budget Cuts Ground Aircraft // Urgent Windows Vulnerability

An explosion in the city of Kabul, Afghanistan killed at least 28 and wounded over 300 on Tuesday morning. The… View Article

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Lock it Down: How to Use Encryption Options Already Installed to Lock Your Data Down

Encryption is the application of cryptographic techniques to encode data so only authorized users can read the information. With the ubiquity… View Article

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FBI Tells Apple, “Just This Once.” Why a One Time Exception is a Slippery Slope

Major news outlets and social media are ablaze today, with self-proclaimed pundits offering their analysis on Apple CEO Tim Cook’s… View Article

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Protecting Yourself in the Digital Age: Security for Today’s Threats

Personal data is one of the most important things for you to protect. In an age where data collection is… View Article

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