Do you use LibreOffice? It’s an open source clone that’s functionally similar to Microsoft Office that has grown quite popular over the years. It is available for Windows, macOS and Linux systems.While open-source software solutions generally have the...
We’re talking about the result of a massive five billion dollar fine over violations surrounding the Cambridge Analytica scandal. While the staggering size of the fine made all the headlines, there’s more to the company’s agreement than just several...
Another week, another massive data breach.In this case, Capital One was the target when an unknown individual gained access to the company’s servers.The breach was detected by an independent security researcher, who contacted Capital One on July 19th....
Recently, researchers from Boston University published a paper called “Tracking Anonymized Bluetooth Devices”. The paper detailed a flaw in the ubiquitous Bluetooth communication protocol that could expose device users to tracking and even leak their IDs....
Equifax is one of the three credit reporting firms in the US that suffered a massive data breach in 2017 that exposed the personal and financial state of literally half the country (more than 150 million people). As a result, Equifax was ordered to pay a hefty $700...
When it works, Android’s app permissions are awesome.They’re straightforward and easy to understand.When you install a new app on your phone, you’ll get a popup box that gives you a summary of what permissions the app says it needs. Then, you have...
