Twitter’s hack reveals glaring security concerns around DMs
There’s a renewed push for the company to beef up its DM encryption following the massive hack.
On Jul 17, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
Biden, Sanders call for net neutrality principles to be restored
The proposal suggests restoring the FCC’s ‘clear authority’ to take action against net neutrality violations.
On Jul 9, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
What are geofence warrants and how can police use them against protesters?
A bill in New York seeks to prohibit them.
On Jul 5, 2020 by Libby Cohen
Everyone hates the new Republican anti-encryption bill—except for cops
It’s unsurprising the bill has the backing of police organizations.
On Jun 26, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
GOP introduces bill that would give police easy access to encrypted data
The bill will force companies to help law enforcement get its hands on encrypted data.
On Jun 24, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
Calls grow for Amazon to end Ring partnerships with police
The retail giant has more than 1,000 Ring partnerships with law enforcement.
On Jun 15, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
Nearly 500,000 say Congress shouldn’t ‘kill encryption’ with the EARN IT Act
A lot of people are calling on lawmakers to kill the bill.
On Jun 8, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
Reddit bans its /Shoplifting community in wake of new legislation
One person is so mad that they’re ready to sue.
On Mar 24, 2018 by Tess Cagle
Trump signs controversial ‘sex-trafficking’ bill that could hurt the future of the internet
Critics of the bill say it could undermine internet freedom.
On Mar 24, 2018 by Phillip Tracy
Experts issue dire warning to government about the Internet of Things
‘Nothing motivates a government into action like security and fear.’
On Nov 16, 2016 by Austin Powell
Turkey uses emergency decree to shut down internet on 11 Kurdish cities to ‘prevent protests’
Turkey’s government used its emergency decree to censor the internet.
On Oct 27, 2016 by Efe Kerem Sozeri
RedHack leaks reveal the rise of Turkey’s pro-government Twitter trolls
There’s a reason you won’t read about this in Turkish media.
On Sep 30, 2016 by Efe Kerem Sozeri
The slow creep and chilling effect of China’s censorship
In China, fear and intimidation are leading some to self-censor online.
On Aug 20, 2016 by Nithin Coca
The British Library crowdsourced a Magna Carta for Internet rights
Magna Carta 2.0 is long overdue.
On Jun 8, 2015 by Eric Geller
China is censoring a 7-minute sci-fi flick about the demise of Hong Kong
It’s titled “Hong Kong Will Be Destroyed After 33 Years,” which happens to be its full reunification with mainland China.
On Apr 14, 2014 by Kevin Collier
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