Privacy


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Hundreds Arrested in FBI Global Sting Operation Via Encrypted App ‘Anom’

A major law enforcement operation has captured hundreds of crime rings and recovered millions in crypto. The operation involved the surveillance of 27 million messages via an encrypted messaging platform, “Anom.” “The Hash” panel discusses how law enforcement used the encrypted app and what it means for data privacy and security.

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Alibaba’s Huge Browser Business, UCWeb Is Recording Millions of Android and iPhone Users’ Private Web Habits

Alibaba’s UCWeb private browser, which some say is the fourth largest browser in the world, is in fact not so private after all, as revealed by Forbes. Security researchers found that browsing histories and fingerprinting data are being harvested on UCWeb’s and Alibaba’s servers. “The Hash” team debates the burgeoning world of data privacy.

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Cory Doctorow on Privacy, Web3, and Fighting the Surveillance Cartel

The science fiction author and blogger holds forth on how to restore internet freedom in an era when “the whole tech industry’s leadership fits around one table.”

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Finance Giant Plaid Reportedly Paid People $500 for Their Employer Payroll Logins

According to a VICE report, fintech giant Plaid paid some people $500 for their employer payroll logins. “The Hash” panel reacts, raising the potential connections to privacy violation and hacking laws.

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Kraken Ordered to Provide IRS User Info for Transactions Over $20K

A U.S. court has ruled that Kraken must comply with a “John Doe” summons that allows the IRS to track down users who transacted more than $20K in crypto on the exchange between 2016 and 2020. “The Hash” panel discusses privacy and government crypto surveillance.

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Technologies

L'application de messagerie Signal lance la fonctionnalité de paiement MobileCoin en version bêta

Oui, mais : la fonctionnalité ne sera disponible que pour les utilisateurs au Royaume-Uni, et uniquement sur iOS et Android.

Signal founder Moxie Marlinspike speaks at TechCrunch Disrupt 2017.

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Massive Facebook Data Breach Leaks Personal Info of 500M Users

The phone numbers, email addresses and other personal data belonging to 533 million Facebook users have been found online following a massive data breach. "The Hash" panel discusses what happened and the risks people take with keeping their info on giant centralized social media networks.

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What Chainalysis' Latest $100M Raise Says About the Demand for Blockchain Surveillance

Chainalysis just raised $100M in its latest funding round and now has a valuation of $2B. The firm provides blockchain analytical services to buyers, including government agencies, who want to uncover the owners of anonymous blockchain wallets. "The Hash" panel discusses where companies like Chainalysis fit into the blockchain ecosystem.

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Google’s New Privacy Push Is Drawing Scrutiny From the Feds

Google’s plan to block third-party cookies and replace them with a group profiling system has reportedly drawn the attention of federal authorities because of antitrust concerns. “The Hash” panel discusses Google’s privacy push and what comes after cookies.

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Hackers Break Into Thousands of  Security Cameras, Exposing Tesla, Jails, Hospitals

Hackers gained access to 150,000 security camera feeds exposing hospitals, jails and even companies like Tesla and Cloudflare. “The Hash” panel discusses privacy risks and the vulnerability of centralized systems.

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