Big Data, Data Brokers and Your Information

Big Data, Data Brokers and Your Information

Big Data, Data Brokers and Your Information   Big Data brokers collect our data and establish “hidden” ratings about us before selling it to those who will pay. This information is used by marketers, insurance companies, credit companies, and merchants. ...
Privacy and China — Not So Much

Privacy and China — Not So Much

Privacy and China — Not So Much China is planning on developing its digital currency due to the rising costs of currency circulation and lack of control. China, a communist society, wants to control everything about its citizens. That goes on to include how,...
Is someone eavesdropping on your Smart Speaker?

Is someone eavesdropping on your Smart Speaker?

Is someone eavesdropping on your Smart Speaker? Are your smart speakers listening to everything — all the time.  Somewhat. But It turns out that some third-party apps or those don’t natively belong to Google or Amazon may be piggybacking in and eavesdropping. ...
Convenience Gadgets – Design, Functionality then Security

Convenience Gadgets – Design, Functionality then Security

Convenience Gadgets – Design, Functionality then Security   The first half of this year has been marked with a rampant increase on all those little gadget devices known by the acronym, IoT. These are any small device or controller that is network connected....
Enjoying Some Anonymity Maybe Not For Long

Enjoying Some Anonymity Maybe Not For Long

Enjoying Some Anonymity Maybe Not For Long Worldwide in research labs engineers are working on some scarily intrusive surveillance technology tools. But what happens once these technologies have completed the design and testing process — they must be sold and used....