We’re at the dawn of medical surveillance
As a consequence of Covid-19, our medical data is at risk of becoming a cornerstone of the surveillance state.
Q&A with surveillance critic Albert Fox Cahn
We speak with the founder of the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.) in New York City about the fight to dismantle mass surveillance.
Bossware: How remote-work tools can be used to spy on you
More people are working from home, leading to the growth of apps that let companies monitor employee activity. Here’s how they work.
These mood trackers log your voice, skin, brain waves, and more
A new wave of mental-health wearable devices detect distress in your body. Would you wear them?
We analyzed 450 apps and found location trackers in every one
Original research from the ExpressVPN Digital Security Lab reveals the extent of location surveillance.
Countries with SIM-card registration laws
What is SIM-card registration? Find out what countries require ID and biometrics if you buy a prepaid SIM card.
Tor outage: How a major attack felled the onion network
The Tor Network suffered a serious outage this month. We look at why Tor is not entirely decentralized, and how this affects its security.
How private are your fitness apps? 5 tips to keep them...
Fitness apps may be popular, but their privacy settings are still stuck behind the starting line.
Your school is tracking your online activity—here’s what to do about...
In a single tectonic shift, the Covid-19 pandemic pushed schooling and education online to adjust to lockdowns and social-distancing...
Turn your old Android phone into a security camera
Don’t throw out your old Android phone! We’ll show you how to turn it into a DIY security camera instead.