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Don't Join Threads—Make Threads Join You Jul 10, 2023

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Meta’s Twitter alternative promises that it will work with decentralized platforms, giving you greater control of your data. You can hold the company to that—if you don't sign up.

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US Spies Are Buying Americans' Private Data. Congress Has a New Chance to Stop It Jul 06, 2023

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The National Defense Authorization Act now includes draft language forbidding government entities from buying Americans' search histories, location data, and more.

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The US Senate Wants to Reign In AI. Good Luck With That Jul 04, 2023

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With a poor track record on tech regulation, do lawmakers stand a chance?

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Apple, Google, and MOVEit Just Patched Serious Security Flaws Jul 03, 2023

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Plus: Microsoft fixes 78 vulnerabilities, VMWare plugs a flaw already used in attacks, and more critical updates from June.

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Pornhub Is Being Accused of Illegal Data Collection Jun 30, 2023

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Complaints filed in the European Union claim the porn site fails to follow basic data-collection policies under GDPR.

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How Your Real Flight Reservation Can Be Used to Scam You Jun 29, 2023

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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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5 Ways to Make Your Instant Messaging More Secure Jun 27, 2023

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Make sure your chats are kept as private as you want them to be.

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Inside the Illicit Market for Abortion Pills on Telegram Jun 26, 2023

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The gray market for abortifacient sales to the US is evolving alongside a shifting legal landscape.

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Docs Show FBI Pressures Cops to Keep Phone Surveillance Secrets Jun 23, 2023

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Newly released documents highlight the bureau's continued secrecy around cell-site simulators—spying tech that everyone already assumes exists.

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How Your New Car Tracks You Jun 22, 2023

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Vehicles from Toyota, Honda, Ford, and more can collect huge volumes of data. Here’s what the companies can access.

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