The Wisdom of Leaving WhatsApp and Dropping Facebook
Should you cut ties with a network because a blog or a billionaire tell you to?
TLDR; 15 Excerpts from the Privacy Commissioner’s Review of Health Canada’s COVID 19 Contact Tracing App
Delve into Canada's Privacy Commissioner's review of the COVID Alert app, shedding light on nuanced findings and recommendations. Despite no hands-on testing, the report underscores concerns over data collection and privacy implications. It's a crucial read for understanding the app's impact.
Sharpen Your Cybersafety Arsenal
Claudiu introduces 3 essential cybersafety razors: 1. Anti-Phishing: Treat suspicious messages like phishing. 2. Data Breach: Assume stolen data is exploited. 3. Cyber Extortion: Ransomware equals compromised data. Stay vigilant!
3 Reasons Why Zoom is Inappropriate for School Use — In a Nutshell
Zoom's excessive data collection poses a privacy nightmare for parents and teachers. The company's ambiguity on data sharing with partners raises concerns about children's information misuse. Transparency and stringent privacy measures are imperative.
The New NSFW (with cats)
NSFW is passé with remote work, but beware of cyber threats like extortion, fraud, clickbait, and surveillance. Password hygiene, skepticism towards emails, and cautious clicking are vital for security. Privacy is a precious asset in the digital age, worth safeguarding at all costs.