privacy & technology

how social media and technology affects personal privacy

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Thought this was interesting

Source: The Washington Post

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The author here poses an interesting question. Someone he knew had a laptop that covered the camera when he wasnt using it. His next question, “what if they are listening?”. I never thought of that.

Source: TechTarget

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Source : CNET

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It felt like a little secret…it’s fun to feel like no one knows where you are.

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The Senate just voted to undo landmark rules covering your Internet privacy

The rules prohibit Internet providers from using your data without your permission.

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The senate wants to undo current privacy laws that prevent ISPs from allowing websites to track your history. I was always curious how I’d search something on maybe Forever21 website and suddenly, it would be an ad on Facebook.

Source: The Washington Post

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The author discusses what sites he uses to make cyber criminals job more difficult. He states that Gmail& Chrome have been proven to be the safest to use while he steers clear from anything that has real time access like Alexa. I am always leery of giving out my personal information online. I have been a victim of fraud on Amazon. As long as you have cc info stored, you are at risk.

Source : The NY Times

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Amazon implemented a program that would allow them access to your home to deliver packages. I, personally, think this is a terrible idea. It opens up too many doors for other things to happen.

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10 Fascinating things whe learned when we asked the world 'How connected are you?'

By: Jen Caltrider (Mozilla)

From the article:

In August, Mozilla sent out a survey asking “How connected are you?“ We inquired about people’s relationships with their connected devices, like smart TVs, Fitbits, and routers. Questions ranged from “What connected devices do you own?“ to “What is your biggest fear as we move toward a more connected future?” Nearly 190,000 people around the world responded. People from the tiny islands of Tuvalu to the huge landmass of China and everywhere in between. (Mozilla released the survey in six languages: English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, and Portuguese.) What we learned is fascinating. Like: People in India are more likely to own a smart appliance, whereas people in Argentina are more likely to own a smart TV. And: People everywhere are worried that a more connected future will jeopardize their privacy.

Read more: full text

Via: Security.nl [in Dutch]

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Taking Privacy Seriously: Leaving Google Behind

Recently, I made the decision to become a little more secure on the internet. I don’t have much to hide except maybe bank account info, but I was struck ...

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Yahoo Says All 3 Billion User Accounts Affected By 2013 Hack

The investigation indicated the information that was stolen did not include passwords in clear text, payment card data, or bank account information.

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Privacy Risk with Social Media

Social networking has drastically changed the way people interact with their friends, associates and family members. Although social networks, like Twitt...

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The author of this article met with a PI to discuss the dangers of social media