Security, Spoken

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Ignore China’s New Data Privacy Law at Your Peril Nov 10, 2021

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The Personal Information Protection Law gives authorities the power to impose huge fines and blacklist companies. But the biggest impact may be felt outside the country.

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1.8TB of Police Helicopter Surveillance Footage Leaks Online Nov 09, 2021

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DDoSecrets published the trove Friday afternoon. Privacy advocates say it shows how pervasive law enforcement's eye has become, and how lax its data protection can be.

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How to Use iCloud+'s New Security Features Nov 05, 2021

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Apple's cloud storage service now comes with perks—and they're designed to improve your digital privacy and security.

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How a Squid Game Crypto Scam Got Away With Millions Nov 04, 2021

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On the front lines of a “rug pull” that left investors in the lurch.

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An Apparent Ransomware Hack Puts the NRA in a Bind Nov 03, 2021

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The group behind the reported attack is under sanctions from the US Treasury, which means a payout could come with penalties for the victim.

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Blind People Won the Right to Break Ebook DRM. In 3 Years, They'll Have to Do It Again Nov 02, 2021

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Advocates will once again be granted a DMCA exception to make accessible versions of texts. They argue that it's far past time to make it permanent.

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Dark Web Drug Busts Lead to 150 Arrests Nov 01, 2021

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Operation Dark HunTor spanned eight countries—and put the focus on sellers more than marketplaces.

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This AI Predicts How Old Children Are. Can It Keep Them Safe? Oct 29, 2021

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Yoti’s tech may be enticing for Big Tech companies: It works out if you’re under or over 13, the age most social media platforms require to create an account.

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11 Security Settings You Should Know About in Windows 11 Oct 27, 2021

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Microsoft has rolled out its most secure operating system yet. Here's how to make the most of it.

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New Sex Toy Standards Let Some Sensitive Details Slide Oct 26, 2021

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The industry now has official guidance on design, materials, and more, but not security and privacy best practices.

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