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Researchers: Anonymized data does little to protect user privacy
Providing third-parties with data is a necessary cost of living in the 21st century. Whether it’s securing auto insurance, undergoing a routine examination at the dentist, or chatting up friends and relatives on Facebook, each of us will hand over about 1. дальше »
2019-7-30 03:10 | |
Domestic abusers are using easily accessible apps to stalk and control their victims
For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. Hollywood has us believing that spyware technology is only used by secret-agent hackers who plant tracking devices in car wheels or in the soles of shoes. дальше »
2019-7-16 14:52 | |
Donate Bitcoin to Protect Internet Privacy With New Tor Project Crowdfund
As part of its fight against internet surveillance, those behind the Tor Project have announced a Bitcoin donation fund. The group is hoping to raise $10,000 over the next two weeks to help fund its mission to protect internet users’ privacy online. дальше »
2019-7-16 00:00 | |
You’ve Got to See What Edward Snowden Just Said About Bitcoin
After saying last year that Bitcoin itself probably wouldn’t exist in the long run, Edward Snowden appeared at the Bitcoin 2019 conference to discuss the ways that Bitcoin helps people in a world of increased surveillance. дальше »
2019-6-29 20:04 | |
Brave (BAT) to Add Support for YubiKey while Working on Ledger and Trezor integration
Brave announced a partnership with Yubico to add YubiKey support to the privacy focused browser on iOS on June 24. Yubico is the leading provider of hardware authentication security keys that protect logins to online accounts from phishing and other threats of account takeover. дальше »
2019-6-25 19:29 | |
Privacy-Focused Samourai Wallet Receives $100,000 in Funding to Protect Bitcoin Monitoring
Among the many benefits of cryptocurrency over fiat currency, privacy is certainly one of them. Most fiat currency transactions done over the internet can very easily be traced and both the sender and receiver of such funds can be fairly easily identified. дальше »
2019-6-4 18:46 | |
Cyberghost Is a VPN Service You Can Pay For With Bitcoin Cash
Privacy in the online space is quite compromised these days and anyone who would like to protect their own may consider using a VPN service. There are many platforms on the market and some are catering to the crypto community. дальше »
2019-5-19 16:42 | |
San Francisco’s Ban on Facial Recognition is a Victory for Personal Privacy Advocates
San Francisco has set the record as the first US state to ban the use of facial recognition technology. Per a report on Engadget, May 14, 2019, the state made the decision in order to protect residents from the government’s constant surveillance. дальше »
2019-5-16 17:00 | |
Neutro ICO
The Neutro Protocol solves the trilemma of scalability, security and decentralization, allows for anonymous transactions and eradicates the need for centralized oracles. Neutro users can create a decentralized version of almost any real-world market that exists now only in a centralized system that we all use currently. дальше »
2019-5-15 14:13 | |
Untraceable Bitcoin: Are BTC Payments Anonymous And Transactions Really Private?
Untraceable Bitcoin: Are BTC Payments Anonymous and Transactions Really Private? Bitcoin (BTC), the largest and most popular digital currency in the world has been used to perform transactions that allow users to remain anonymous. дальше »
2019-5-13 22:28 | |
Op Ed: Understanding the Latest FinCEN Guidance for Cryptocurrencies
On May 9, 2019, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), issued new “interpretive guidance” about how its regulations apply to businesses that conduct money transmissions in virtual currencies. дальше »
2019-5-11 21:34 | |
Control as Liability
The regulatory and legal environment around internet-based services and applications has changed considerably over the last decade. When large-scale social networking platforms first became popular in the 2000s, the general attitude toward mass data collection was essentially “why not?”. дальше »
2019-5-11 04:03 | |
Sundar Pichai Says Google Committed to Protect User’s Privacy
At a time when people are becoming increasingly interested in knowing how social media platforms and other firms handle their personal data, Google CEO, Sundar Pichai has revealed that though the search engine giant uses people’s data to give them the best experience, they still put in much efforts to protect users’ privacy, according toRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-9 15:00 | |
Can we trust Ireland to enforce GDPR on big tech?
GDPR is complicated business; even people like me who try to keep up with all its developments struggle to understand this mammoth set of European regulations and its effects. I believe one of the main reasons for that is we’ve yet to see a proper GDPR case being brought against big tech companies like Facebook and Google — the companies GDPR should protect us from. дальше »
2019-4-30 14:06 | |
The Best Secure Browsers for Private Browsing in 2019
More and more, the free and open Internet that we remember is becoming the ultimate surveillance network. Between governments spying on us and online marketers gathering and selling our data, it makes sense for us to do everything we can to protect our privacy when we are online. дальше »
2019-4-24 15:49 | |
How to Use the Tor Browser for Privacy Online [Guide + Review]
If you want to protect your privacy online, you need to know about and start using Tor. In this article, we will talk about what Tor is, along with who uses it and why. From there, we’ll get into exactly how Tor works, how it provides anonymity and the limitations of the service. дальше »
2019-4-23 12:26 | |
Op Ed: Bitcoin Is Turning Left vs. Right Into Big Data vs. Privacy
The political spectrum is usually divided into four main categories: libertarian left, authoritarian left, libertarian right and authoritarian right. Those on the left prefer a more controlled economy, while those on the right have a preference for free markets. дальше »
2019-4-16 22:26 | |
David Chaum’s Elixxir Blockchain Launches BetaNet Of The Metadata Privacy Protecting Platform
Elixxir Blockchain Launches A BetaNet Version Of The Privacy Protecting Platform To Protect Metadata Metadata is a key topic for digital platform users, especially after the recent letter released by Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook. дальше »
2019-4-11 21:00 | |
InfoSec: The New York Times Way
The New York Times has revealed the steps it takes to protect its journalists’ privacy and online security. Speaking to Vice on the CYBER podcast, Runa Sandvik, the newly-instated senior director of information security at The New York Times shed light on the tools and practices employed by the media organization to maximize safety forRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-10 05:00 | |
Indian court asks government to ban TikTok downloads because it ‘encourages pornography’
Yesterday, the Madras High Court, situated in the southern Indian city of Chennai, directed the country’s central government to ban TiKTok, the popular video creation app from Chinese giant Bytedance. дальше »
2019-4-4 14:56 | |
Zcash Plans to Use “Turnstile” Activity to Catch Counterfeit Coins
Zcash has announced that it plans to add a new consensus rule in order to protect its coin supply against counterfeiting attacks. Although Zcash offers privacy features, some of its coins move in such a way that they can be observed via a “turnstile” effect. дальше »
2019-3-25 17:48 | |
Dayta Token ICO: Is it a Scam or Legit Blockchain Project?
Dayta is an online platform that seeks to solve the various data protection, privacy, and concern issues while providing all its users with the ability to protect their data and profit from personal information blockchain. дальше »
2019-3-20 07:12 | |
Honeypod and Lethean Partner to Help Protect Your Internet Privacy
March 18, 2019 – Today, Honeypod and Lethean Privacy announced a strategic partnership that brings internet users one step closer to a more secure, private, and anonymous global internet. The two companies are teaming up to integrate their services for collaboration across all Honeypod devices. дальше »
2019-3-18 18:06 | |
Human Rights Foundation Debates If Privacy Of Bitcoin Could Protect Journalists From Danger
Human Rights Foundation Debates If Privacy Of Bitcoin Could Protect Journalists From Danger Journalists and cryptocurrency are an unlikely twosome, but the Human Rights Foundation recently published a blog post that would bring these two subjects together. дальше »
2019-3-13 01:46 | |
Federal Trade Commission Chairman: Congress and FTC’s Main Priority is Privacy and Data Security
Whether an investor is involved in traditional or crypto-related trading, privacy appears to be a “must have” when determining where funds will be placed. Though the responsibility to uphold this privacy is often the role of the exchange where trading is done, the federal government also has a responsibility to protect citizens. Perhaps those needs […] дальше »
2019-3-6 19:39 | |
Reacting to Public Ire, Coinbase Drops Neutrino Execs With Hacking Team Ties
After a week of community discontent, cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has decided to sever its business relationship with Neutrino employees who previously worked at the notorious Italian malware/software provider Hacking Team. дальше »
2019-3-5 19:09 | |
Coinbase Bought Neutrino Because Its Old Analysis Providers Sold User Data
Coinbase’s Director of Institutional Sales, Christine Sandler, said in an interview last week that, in part, the exchange acquired controversial software firm Neutrino because its prior blockchain analysis providers were selling customer data. дальше »
2019-3-5 23:58 | |
Grim Stories of Ethical, Privacy Abuses Emerge About Coinbase’s New Partners
When Coinbase acquired Neutrino for an unspecified amount in February 2019, the news looked like business as usual: A cryptocurrency juggernaut had made another acquisition. дальше »
2019-3-1 17:19 | |
Can I Trust BitFury’s Peach Lightning With My Data? Maybe
Announced at the end of January, Bitfury’s production-ready suite of Lightning Network products and services, Peach, appears to offer everything a developer, user or merchant could want from a Lightning implementation. дальше »
2019-2-9 23:59 | |
Can I Trust Bitfury’s Peach Lightning With My Data? Maybe
Announced at the end of January, Bitfury’s production-ready suite of Lightning Network products and services, Peach, appears to offer everything a developer, user or merchant could want from a Lightning implementation. дальше »
2019-2-12 23:59 | |
Zcash (ZEC) Privacy Coin’s Shielded Addresses Claim to be Compliant by European GDPR Standards
The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) was created by the European Union in 2018 in order to protect EU citizens and their private data. The purpose of the GDPR is to assist in providing regulation for the gathering, analysis, and distribution of sensitive personal details outside the EU boundaries. Zcash recently published a post on […] дальше »
2019-2-5 17:56 | |
Zcash Reports That Its Shielded Addresses Are GDPR Compliant by Default
The European Union created the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) last year to help protect the data and privacy of its citizens. The GDPR is designed to regulate the “collection, processing, and export of personal data outside the region. дальше »
2019-2-4 16:24 | |
Video: Can Monero Protect Privacy For Everyone?
Today’s Video Briefing covers Monero, a cryptic little currency whose name has become a synonym for “secrecy. ” You won’t find any rich lists or chain analytics for Monero- that’s because everything about it is hidden, from the size of your transaction to the address you’re sending it to. дальше »
2019-1-25 18:09 | |
eToro Lists Crytpo #14, Adds Support for ZCash on its Trading Platform
Social trading cryptocurrency platform eToro has listed ZCash (ZEC), the privacy-focused cryptocurrency, on its platform. The support of ZEC on the platform, means eToro customers can now buy and sell the decentralized payment network that allows users to protect the privacy of their transactions. дальше »
2019-1-25 11:45 | |
eToro Lists Crypto #14, Adds Support for ZCash on its Trading Platform
Social trading cryptocurrency platform eToro has listed ZCash (ZEC), the privacy-focused cryptocurrency, on its platform. The support of ZEC on the platform, means eToro customers can now buy and sell the decentralized payment network that allows users to protect the privacy of their transactions. дальше »
2019-1-25 11:45 | |
Bitcoin Wallet Forced to Drop Key Privacy Features From Google Play App
Privacy-focused bitcoin wallet Samourai is having its hand forced by Google. According to a Samourai blog post, the wallet provider is disabling privacy features that are key to its design before its latest version, 0. дальше »
2019-1-9 23:29 | |
Ten Years Later, a Reflection on Bitcoin’s Genesis and Satoshi’s Timing
October 31, 2008, and January 3, 2009. The two dates have cemented themselves with Promethean significance into Bitcoin’s lore. On the October 31, Satoshi Nakamoto published the Bitcoin white paper, a constitution of sorts for his revolutionary monetary system and its intrinsic currency. дальше »
2019-1-3 07:14 | |
Privacy Coins Like Monero Perfect For Buying Cannabis in Canada, Says Expert
Senior market analyst at eToro believes that privacy coin usage in Canada will “almost certainly” increase as the country has officially warned citizens to protect their personal information by buying cannabis with cash. дальше »
2018-12-20 22:00 | |
VeePN Review: Protect your privacy on the internet
About your internet privacy The internet of today is a place that certainly has its charms, but it also comes with an array of negatives. While it gives you an ability to easily find information about/connect to virtually anything and anyone, the road goes both ways; it’s really not that hard to have your personal […] The post VeePN Review: Protect your privacy on the internet appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »
2018-12-11 19:29 | |
The creative trends dominating mainstream and independent media
Once again, we begin to look back at 2018 and try to determine what trends will help shape another year. Inevitably 2019 will consist of both challenges and opportunities in equal measure. But, what have we learned over the last 12 months and how are we progressing forward as a global community? There is an increasing awareness that we need to protect the security and privacy of almost every aspect of our lives. дальше »
2018-12-11 17:01 | |
Zcash (ZEC) gets listed on Coinbase Pro
Zcash (ZEC) is a cryptocurrency that uses recent advances in cryptography to allow users to protect the privacy of transactions at their discretion. On November 29, Coinbase listed Zcash (ZEC) on its Coinbase Pro platform and opened deposits for it. дальше »
2018-11-30 09:09 | |
A protocol upgrade, Zcash Blossom announced for next year. Coinbase listing would be the “price blossom” for ZEC in this year
In a world where online privacy is becoming more of an issue by each passing day, coins that focus on providing it are becoming more and more valued. Zcash is one of these so called “privacy” coins as it represents an open, permission-less cryptocurrency that can fully protect the privacy of transactions using zero-knowledge cryptography. дальше »
2018-11-13 19:19 | |
Latest Version of MetaMask Introduces Privacy Mode to Protect Ethereum Wallet Accounts
MetaMask, the startup behind a world-renowned Ethereum client, has released new features aimed at improving the consumer experience, most notable of which is the new privacy mode designed to increase security for Ethereum Wallet accounts, the company announced in a Medium press release on November 5, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-9 01:00 | |
How to Use a VPN Within Your Browser to Protect Your Privacy
Major internet browsers now offer access to VPN services via a number of third-party extensions and in some cases through built-in features. These provide an easy and affordable means to protect your privacy and enjoy a censorship-free browsing experience. дальше »
2018-11-2 03:45 | |
Monero Transaction Fees Reduced by 97% After Bulletproofs Upgrade
After the recent hard fork upgrade of its protocol, Monero has seen its transaction fees shrink by approximately 97 percent, dropping from 60 cents to just 2 cents. дальше »
2018-10-23 22:09 | |