Have you have had that awkward moment when an acquaintance asks you for your mobile phone number? You just met them and they’re already asking you for personal data. You don’t just give out your cell phone number to veritable strangers unless they are trusted and have a good reason to ask for our number. So why do… Read More »
Can Pokemon and Security Co-exist?
Can Pokemon and Security Co-exist? Pokemon Go is the digital scavenger hunt we all wanted growing up and now kids and adults alike are experiencing that and getting some exercise as well. So what’s the harm? Like any massively successful online game, Pokemon Go involves millions of players and their data. This is no different… Read More »
Is Hacktivist Disruption Enough For Change?
I recently attended an exclusive roundtable discussion with The Verge for a event hosted by Story, a retail concept store with ever changing themes located in midtown Manhattan. Story re-invents itself about every two months and this time around it’s all about hacking including an interactive exhibit hosted by USA Network’s hit TV show Mr. Robot. The exhibit includes everything from vintage Atari arcade… Read More »
I Have Trust Issues With Tech Companies
I Have Trust Issues With Tech Companies In light of the recent LinkedIn acquisition by Microsoft, I started to think (worry) about the current line-up of top tech companies. All of them collect, use and “sell” our data in varying degrees. Some are sneaky about it while others are bolder and more upfront. Some shy… Read More »
Top Security Features Apple Announced at WWDC
Top Security Features Apple Announced at WWDC Amidst hundreds of new iOS, watchOS, tvOS and macOS features announced, it was the security ones that told Apple’s story best to me. Apple’s narrative as the security and privacy-focused company continues to solidify. In the same way that Google cannot suddenly stop tracking our search and email… Read More »
Microsoft’s Big Data Bet On LinkedIn
Microsoft’s Big Data Bet On LinkedIn As a business owner and premium LinkedIn account holder, I value the focused data details they deliver on all of my connections. LinkedIn has always felt like the Facebook of the business world to me and since I don’t personally use Facebook, that makes LinkedIn all the more important to… Read More »
Google’s Big Encryption Gamble
Google’s Big Encryption Gamble Of the many recent Google I/O announcements made, a few stood out to this cybersecurity expert. Google announced a new video chat app, a messaging app, and smart home appliance called Duo, Allo and Google Home respectively. All these products are due out this summer and promise to deliver outstanding AI-based… Read More »
WhatsApp Is Encrypted But It’s No iMessage
WhatsApp Is Encrypted But It’s No iMessage WhatsApp just announced end-to-end encryption for their 1 billion + users. Their massive user base overshadow Apple’s own iMessage network on Apple’s own devices alone. It would also seem that they are taking a page out of Apple’s own playbook by offering end-to-end encryption. WhatsApp’s parent company, Facebook, is also… Read More »
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