The difference of course, is that when Taylor’s attorneys call, even Elon Musk takes the call. While no one should be victimized by deep fake porn, Swift has resources to call on that virtually no one else does, so this is only important if it calls attention to the problem. The people most at risk […]
Continue reading → [DISPLAY_ACURAX_ICONS]The feature is called, very simply, STOLEN DEVICE PROTECTION and that is what it helps do. Will it stop crooks from stealing your phone? No. Will it make your phone less resalable (except for parts), yes. Fact is that a lot of iPhones are shipped to Asia and torn down for parts which are then […]
Continue reading → [DISPLAY_ACURAX_ICONS]Verizon published some great tips on what to look for in potential phishing emails. Phishing attacks fall into several categories including: So how do you identify fake attempts to separate you from your information and your money? Here are some suggestions. Verizon has examples to peruse (assuming you don’t already get enough) as well as […]
Continue reading → [DISPLAY_ACURAX_ICONS]Governments around the world, at best, tolerate encryption. If they thought they could outlaw it, they would. Public pronouncements that it is “about the children” or other fairy tales not withstanding, it is about them not being able to snoop at will. That is something that they have been able to do pretty freely until […]
Continue reading → [DISPLAY_ACURAX_ICONS]Know Your Customer or KYC is a mandate of federal law for the financial services community such a banks, brokers and fintech. Often companies use “ID images” to confirm a person is who they say they are. Even some cryptocurrency platforms rely on this. Viral posts on Reddit and other social media show how, using […]
Continue reading → [DISPLAY_ACURAX_ICONS]No, it is not a trick question. They, and the advertisers that they sell to, need names and profiles. Lots of names and profiles. Millions and millions of them, so they can slice them very finely. Male, 18-20, likes soccer, shops at Walmart, wears Crocs, etc. etc. Really, really fine grain. And what is the […]
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