Privacy and Security
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Airbnb Users Targeted in Latest Scam Booking a weekend away? You might want to double check exactly who your booking is going through, especially if you're using Airbnb, which has found itself in the middle of a rather involved fraudulent scheme. Here's how to make sure you don't get scammed. -
US Declares National Emergency Over Huawei Security Concerns Tensions between the US and Chinese-based tech giant Huawei aren't getting better any time soon, as the Trump administration has declared a national emergency over "threats to American technology." We explain what you need to know about this latest move against the Chinese firm. -
What Needs to Change to Restore Trust in Tech With constant news stories about tech companies breaking the law, or acting in morally dubious ways, Tech.co spoke to Ali Shah, the ICO’s new head of technology policy to find out how big tech companies can restore the trust of their users. -
Don’t Try To Download Avengers: Endgame – It’s A Scam Avengers: Endgame took in a billion dollars in the five days after it opened, destroying box office records. It's the biggest movie opening ever, but some would-be audiences are searching for a free download – which makes it the best bait for online scammers. -
Facebook Dating to Expand with Secret Crush Feature – Should You Trust It? Facebook's developers conference, F8, is currently underway, and one of the latest bits of info to drop is that the company intends to expand its dating app, Facebook Dating. Included is a new feature named Secret Crush, which lets users discretely connect with fancied friends. -
Twitter Forced to Unmask UK User Following Court Order Twitter has been compelled by a UK court to reveal the user behind an account parodying the British pub chain JD Wetherspoon. Does this represent a dangerous precedent on the social media site by removing the right to privacy? Or is it a simple case of defamation? -
Opera Browser Update Includes Crypto Wallet, Web 3.0 Compatibility and Dark Mode The Opera browser has unveiled loads of new features including a built-in cryptocurrency wallet, support for Web 3.0 applications, and a new dark mode. With the browser already packing a built-in VPN, it's a genuine Chrome competitor that's well worth a free tryout. -
Mark Zuckerberg’s Four Ways to Fix the Internet Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is making a new push for regulation across Europe and the US, and it's the biggest evolution in his public views on the matter we've seen yet. Zuckerberg explained it all in a Washington Post op-ed over the weekend. Here's the rundown on his thoughts. -
Russia Threatens to Block VPNs that Don’t Support Kremlin Censorship The Russian telecoms regulator has threatened to block access to VPNs if the companies behind them do not apply the country's censorship laws to users. The move has already led to VPN companies shutting down their servers in Russia, and leaving customers in the country stranded. -
Study Reveals Security Risk of Remote Working The benefits of remote work are great, but we can't ignore the changing security practices that come alongside the shift. Mor -
EU Approves Internet Copyright Law – What It Means for Memes The EU has passed the Copyright Directive, a contentious piece of legislation that updates and overhauls online copyright laws in Europe. What does that mean for parody, quotations, and memes? Take a look at what the new law means for your online experience. -
Google Announces AI Ethics Panel Google has announced the formation of an AI ethics panel, which will tackle how the company should responsibly use and develop AI projects. Made up by a diverse group from academic, corporate and government backgrounds, the council will formulate Google's AI approach.