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Facial Recognition: Convenience and Security vs Privacy

Technology, over the past few years, has grown by leaps and bounds. Much of that new tech is going directly toward our places of work and even within our mobile devices. This has certainly made many aspects of our lives much more convenient. Still, speak with anyone utilizing this tech, and they will often state that they are unsure of having their facial recognition information in company systems.

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Even Public, Visible Data on Your Website Can Benefit Hackers

The average person’s conception of hacking is very technology-focused. The stereotypical hacker sitting in a basement surrounded by screens full of terminal commands has embedded itself in our culture. However, this view of hacking isn’t entirely accurate. The vast majority of cyberattacks are focused on a much easier target than a computer: a human. It’s…

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Shadow Banning: Are You a Victim and What to do About it

Online censorship is becoming an increasingly pressing issue considering how active the largest tech companies have been in filtering certain points of view out of mainstream discussion on their platforms. In recent years, this practice has become quite overt, leading to many segments of society pushing back in these practices. In response, these platforms have…

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