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Australia eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant
We spoke with US-born Julie Inman Grant about her role as Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, the country's national independent regulator for online safety. Julie talked about her unique government role and her career working for Microsoft, Twitter and Adobe.
Google Password Checkup Helps Make Sure You Have Secure and Unique Passwords
Weak or compromised passwords are among the biggest threats to online security and privacy. Once cyber criminals get hold of your password, they can not only use it to break into your account but sell it to other criminals
How to Disable Facetime till Apple Fixes Serious Privacy Flaw
As you may have heard, there is a flaw on Apple Facetime for iOS and Mac that makes it possible for someone to listen in on what the microphone of another user hears even if that person hasn’t accepted the call.
Cybersecurity During COVID-19 (Webcast)
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher spoke with McAfee's Baker Nanduru,...
Gmail Anti-Phishing Technology Looks Promising
Phishing is one of the internet’s biggest security risks. That’s...
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Of student digital privacy & schools demanding passwords
let’s take a look at students’ data privacy – as in the data on their cellphones and whether school administrators have the right to search the devices.
'State of the Union' & the student part of student privacy protection
By Anne Collier There's a lot of confusion in the air about student data privacy, and some widely quoted words about...
Connected devices at CES raise security, privacy and safety questions
It seems as if almost every exhibitor at CES was showing things that connect to other things. LG showed off washing...
Sony's hacked emails present a teachable moment
by Larry Magid The Sony hack, which the FBI is now blaming on North Korea, wound up exposing emails between Sony...
Smartphones are popular holiday gifts for kids that come with responsibility
There will be lots of smartphones under Christmas trees and Hanukkah bushes this year, but if you plan to get one...
Protecting student privacy calls for student participation
By Anne Collier This era of big data and big exposure – of all aspects of life to peers, the public and even...
Why cybersecurity is patriotic and humanistic
I'd like to add National Cyber Security Awareness Month to the 4th of July, Memorial Day and Veterans Day as yet...
Massive data breach shows skills of Russian hackers
I grew up during the Cold War and, like most people at the time, was conditioned to fear the Soviet Union, which many...
From 'Big Data' to 'Big Parent': Student privacy developments
By Anne Collier Have you been watching the Big Parent response to Big Data? Great lede from Politico.com's Stephanie...
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