Microsoft Shutters Its e-Book Store, Locks Everyone Out of Their Books Drew Wilson | July 11, 2019 DRM has struck again. This time, everything everyone bought at Microsoft’s e-book store is going to be lost forever thanks to DRM.
Australian Students Steering Clear of Encryption Courses Thanks to AA Law Drew Wilson | June 17, 2019 Fallout from Australia’s anti-encryption laws are continuing to be felt to this day. Students are being discouraged from taking courses that could teach encryption.
Facebook Faces More Controversy After Not Deleting Fake Pelosi Video Drew Wilson | May 28, 2019 Facebook is facing even more controversy. This time, it’s for refusing to remove a fake Nancy Pelosi video which makes her appear drunk.
European NGO’s Call on Europe to Enforce Ban on DPI Drew Wilson | May 22, 2019 European lawmakers banned the use of Deep Packet Inspection (DPI). The ban, NGOs are saying, is largely ignored. That needs to stop.
United Nations Calls Assange’s 50 Week Sentence Disproportionate Drew Wilson | May 10, 2019 The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has weighed in on Assange’s 50 week prison sentence. They call the sentence disproportionate.
Data Leak Exposes Citizens of an Entire Smart City in China Drew Wilson | May 6, 2019 A security lapse has exposed citizens of an entire smart city in China. The discovery was made by a security researcher.
BBFC Admits Porn Filter is Useless In Face of VPNs Drew Wilson | April 21, 2019 The BBFC, the UK’s designated Internet porn regulator, is admitting that VPNs will circumvent the UKs Internet age verification system.
Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange Arrested By British Authorities Drew Wilson | April 11, 2019 He helped expose secret trade agreements like ACTA, CETA, TPP, and others. Now, Julian Assange is in custody awaiting possible extradition to the US.
Google Hit With €1.49 Billion Fine for Anti-Trust Violations Drew Wilson | March 20, 2019 Some more bad news for Google. This time, the Adsense service is the focus of a €1.49 billion fine for anti-trust violations.
Cryptopia Goes Offline After Security Breach: $2.5 Million Feared Stolen Drew Wilson | January 18, 2019 Cryptocurrency exchange service Cryptopia was pulled offline recently. It is thanks to a security breach. Now, millions are feared stolen.
