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Why Ashley Madison is cheating on its users with Big Data

It turns out having an affair online isn't so discreet after all.

On Aug 19, 2014 by S.E. Smith

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Flaw found in I2P anonymity network can reveal users’ identities

"It’s not enough to have faith upon security, rather to have an understanding of it.”

On Jul 24, 2014 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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NSA targets Web users who search for privacy tools online

Another day, another subversion of privacy by the NSA.

On Jul 3, 2014 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Bitcoin may not be anonymous after all

Researchers just discovered a major hole in Bitcoin’s anonymity.

On Jun 17, 2014 by Aaron Sankin

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Ask.fm unveils new feature to combat cyberbullying

The social network linked to multiple teen suicides takes steps to curb online harassment.

On May 29, 2014 by Tim Sampson

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Peek into a stranger’s life with MIT’s ’20 Day Stranger’ app

No stranger danger here: ‘20 Day Stranger’ gives users a glimpse into the lives of others.  

On May 12, 2014 by Kate Knibbs

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Online anonymity comes under fire from Australia’s top cyber-cop

Criminials aren't the only ones looking for anonymity online.

On May 5, 2014 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Anonymity, ads, and links: What you need to know from Facebook’s F8 conference

If you’re waiting for Facebook to banish real names, keep waiting.    

On Apr 30, 2014 by Kate Knibbs

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Behind Toroken, a bid to make Web anonymity faster

For those willing to pay in Bitcoin, Toroken's designed to significantly speed up an anonymity network like Tor.

On Apr 11, 2014 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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You are Tor’s weak point—and law enforcement knows it

There's been one common denominator in law enforcement's biggest Deep Web arrests over the past year.

On Apr 1, 2014 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Armenian bill would ban online anonymity

"Write your posts, but if they end up in the media, then someone has to bear responsibility," one lawmaker said.

On Mar 31, 2014 by Kevin Collier

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Is Secret planning to deal with its cyberbullying problem?

Anonymous sharing app Secret is just seven weeks old: Is it mature enough to ward off cyberbullies?  

On Mar 24, 2014 by Kate Knibbs

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If Snapchat and Secret had a baby, it’d be anonymous messaging app Sneeky

Sneeky lets you send anonymous picture messages. Is there any way this won’t be used for dick pics? 

On Mar 19, 2014 by Kate Knibbs

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Beta testing for Tor’s anonymous mobile OS begins this spring

Here are all the details on Tor's new mobile OS.

On Mar 3, 2014 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Tor is building an anonymous instant messenger

Forget the $16 billion romance between Facebook and WhatsApp. There’s a new messaging tool worth watching.

On Feb 26, 2014 by Patrick Howell O'Neill