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Android 12 – What to Expect

Android’s annual developer conference was this past week, and they showed what’s in store for Android 12!
App Tracking Transparency Numbers Are In!

It’s been a little bit over two weeks since iOS 14.5 enabled App Tracking Transparency, and the numbers don’t look good for Facebook.
Misleading Users and Empty Threats

Facebook starts pushing back against Apple app-tracking notifications, but still deceives users.
April 2021 Tech Roundup

This month I cover Google FLoC, Apple’s event, WordPress, new Facebook hacks, and more.
Research in Smartphone Data Collection

A report on both Android and iOS reveals some surprising (and not so surprising) results. But what is there to do?
What the FLoC is up with Google’s new tracking?

If you’ve heard about Google’s new FLoC tracking, here’s a quick and clear explanation of what it is, and how it could be abused.
Should Your Site Have HTTPS?

Is HTTPS really that important for a site that doesn’t accept payment information?
New Research Looks at Why People Share Misinformation

A recent research paper takes a look at why people share misinformation – and if they even recognize it at all.
March 2021 Tech Roundup

Lots of security-related tech news this month. A huge Microsoft hack, a major WP plugin vulnerability, and more!
When Good Apps Go Bad

A new kind of supply-side attack puts all software -and software users – at risk.