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GoDaddy Hacked: Number of Affected Users Unclear
Following suspicious activity on its servers, GoDaddy investigated and confirmed a breach that occurred on October 19, 2019. It is unclear how many of their 19 million customers were impacted. It’s important to note that individual customer accounts were not affected and the information stored within, such as addresses and credit card numbers, was not […]
Delete Your Emails, Save The World
When thinking about how your online life impacts the earth, there are a couple places to pay attention.
It’s All Fun & Games Until Someone Gets Hacked: What We Know About the Nintendo Cyberattacks
Details are emerging about cyberattacks against users of Nintendo’s Switch gaming console, specifically those using the Nintendo Switch Online service.
500,000 Zoom Accounts on the Dark Web
Half a million Zoom accounts have ended up on the dark web. Here’s what information was exposed and what to do now.
The Internet Feels Nice Again
Digital group activities are becoming the new normal—here’s why you should opt in.
Marriott Breached Again, 5.2 Million Accounts Compromised
On March 31st, Marriott International notified more than 5 million guests that their personal information was compromised due to a vulnerability in the company’s app.
If Data Is the New Oil, Where Is the New EPA?
If data is the new oil, the U.S. has been operating without an agency in charge of preventing spills or holding those responsible accountable when they occur.
Using Phone Photos as a Means of Journaling
Some people have minds like steel traps. They can see a place they want to remember, and they just remember it, as simple as that. And then there’s the rest of us: the vast majority of humans who want to remember things and places, but generally suck at it. If that’s you, at least you’re […]
A Closer Look at Loretta: Big Tech’s Big Game Commercials
Viewed through the reality of surveillance capitalism, Big Tech’s commercials last Sunday take on a new light.
Why You Should Value Privacy, Even If You Have Nothing to Hide
Each day, people adopt technologies and accept policies that ask them to trade privacy for greater convenience or perceived security: from smart home devices, to facial recognition scans at the airport, to endorsing legislation such as the Patriot Act. For many people, this discussion ends with “Well, I have nothing to hide.” That is, nothing […]
How List Apps Can Save Your Brain
There is a finite amount of space between your ears, and while it seems as though you can always store more memories in there, well…science still doesn’t really know how memory works. What we do know, however, is that remembering things is no trivial matter, especially today when it seems we are busier than ever. […]
How to Streamline Your iPhone and Stop Endless Notifications
Smartphones are perfect distraction machines. They bombard us with messages and news updates whether we’re interested or not, and constant connectivity can feel like a double-edged sword. But you don’t need to chuck your phone in a river to get a little peace of mind. Here’s how to simplify your iPhone and rein in unwanted […]