It’s 2017 and we’re once more fighting the battle for Net Neutrality, one we thought we won a few years back when the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)… Read more “FCC’s Plan to Kill Net Neutrality Brings Cybersecurity Risks”
Tag: Internet
Half of Americans think their cybersecurity is worse than 5 years ago
Just under half of Americans — 49 percent — think their personal information is less secure than it was five years ago, according to a new report… Read more “Half of Americans think their cybersecurity is worse than 5 years ago”
Act now: the 4 most unhealthy tech-trends of today
In our minds the future is either a bright cosy place full of sunshine or an oppressive regime of mad dictators with an army equipped with cutting… Read more “Act now: the 4 most unhealthy tech-trends of today”
China to crack down on censor-busting services
The nation’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has announced plans to “clean up” unauthorised internet connections. The 14-month campaign will target the virtual private networks (VPNs)… Read more “China to crack down on censor-busting services”
How artificial intelligence can be corrupted to repress free speech
The internet was supposed to become an overwhelming democratizing force against illiberal administrations. It didn’t. It was supposed to open repressed citizens’ eyes, expose them to new… Read more “How artificial intelligence can be corrupted to repress free speech”
Facebook is censoring posts in Thailand that the government has deemed unsuitable
For millions of people, Facebook is the internet — but many of those who rely on the social network for news and views may not be aware that Facebook isn’t… Read more “Facebook is censoring posts in Thailand that the government has deemed unsuitable”
Personal assistants, intelligent toothbrushes
Let’s face it, when we talk about Las Vegas the first thing which comes into our mind is probably not the technology tradeshow! But this time is… Read more “Personal assistants, intelligent toothbrushes”
Iran censored porn so hard it broke the internet in Hong Kong
If you had trouble visiting explicit websites in the last few days, the fault may have come from an unexpected source: Iran. According to a new report… Read more “Iran censored porn so hard it broke the internet in Hong Kong”
We Need to Teach Kids How to Be Skeptical of the Internet
The internet is a beautiful escape, the world’s most wide-reaching communication device, the biggest business ever conceived, and a leveler of who has the tools to create… Read more “We Need to Teach Kids How to Be Skeptical of the Internet”
Snowden document suggests NSA could have proof of Russian hack
The FBI, CIA and President Barack Obama all agree that Russia hacked the DNC and asserted its will on the US presidential election — but the winner… Read more “Snowden document suggests NSA could have proof of Russian hack”
The Cyber-Secret Futurist 