Category: Tech

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  • June 2021 Tech Roundup

    June 2021 Tech Roundup

    This month we had two WordPress plugin exploits, a couple of other troubling WordPress issues, and news about Peloton, lots of zero-days patched, Facebook VR ads, and 1TB of data from an unknown malware.

  • Problems with Password Managers

    Problems with Password Managers

    A member of Google’s security research team, Project Zero, has some concerns about password managers.

  • Your TV’s Watching Habits

    Your TV’s Watching Habits

    While smart TVs provide a lot of benefits and features, make sure you’re aware of the privacy implications.

  • Amazon Sidewalk: Should You Share Your Network?

    Amazon Sidewalk: Should You Share Your Network?

    A lot has been made about Amazon’s forthcoming Sidewalk service. Here’s what you need to know before it rolls out on June 8.

  • May 2021 Tech Roundup

    May 2021 Tech Roundup

    Lots of security news this month: WiFi is (kind of) broken, iOS and Android have major vulnerabilities, and that’s just the beginning!

  • Android 12 – What to Expect

    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!

    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

    Misleading Users and Empty Threats

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

  • April 2021 Tech Roundup

    April 2021 Tech Roundup

    This month I cover Google FLoC, Apple’s event, WordPress, new Facebook hacks, and more.

  • Research in Smartphone Data Collection

    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?