Claudiu Popa - Claudiu's Bad Security Blog (Page 29)

Jan 17, 2021 Unfiltered authority edtech

The Ugly Side of Remote Learning

As remote learning surges due to the pandemic, school boards push for parental consent on extensive data collection, exploiting the crisis. With little grasp of cybersecurity, boards adopt invasive tech, risking student privacy.

Jan 11, 2021 Unfiltered facebook whatsapp privacy

The Wisdom of Leaving WhatsApp and Dropping Facebook

Should you cut ties with a network because a blog or a billionaire tell you to?

Aug 1, 2020 Unfiltered pandemic covid-19 security

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.

Jun 11, 2020 Unfiltered fraud phishing crime

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!

Apr 4, 2020 Unfiltered school student zoom

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.