Microsoft gives up, turns off Do Not Track by default
Microsoft today rolled back its commitment to the nearly-dead “Do Not Track” (DNT) standard, saying that it would no longer automatically switch on the …
Bugs in Tor network used in attacks against underground markets
The operator of an underground marketplace hosted within the Tor network has reported a flaw in Tor that he claims is being used for …
The Internet of Things and the currency of privacy
If you’re like most people, you share a lot of personal information with companies like Google and Facebook for the convenience their free services …
Wall Street Journal Upset That Wall Street Isn’t Upset About Net Neutrality
A few weeks ago, after it was more or less confirmed that the FCC was going forward with full Title II reclassification of broadband, …
Man receives jail time for Bitcoin operation on Silk Road
A man who ran a Bitcoin exchange operation will serve prison time for selling the digital currency to Silk Road users making illegal purchases. …
How Secure Is Android if Google Won’t Patch?
Google’s Android mobile operating system takes a lot of criticism from security researchers for various security flaws and weaknesses. This week, Rapid7 security researcher …
Qualcomm flicks switch on Internet-connected light bulbs
Qualcomm on Monday unveiled easy-to-use blueprints to help manufacturers make LED light bulbs that use the chipmaker’s wifi technology to connect to the Internet. …
Intel files patent for real-time facial recognition system
Intel recently filed an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a new technology method of real-time facial detection using an …
Today’s Top 5 Malware Threats
Today attackers are not being held back by anything, and malicious software is still a surprisingly common issue around the world. No wonder that …
Correction: Gamer Guys story
In a story Nov. 16 about three Florida men who made a career out of playing video games, The Associated Press reported erroneously the …
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