Mobile Privacy – User Bill of Rights From EFF
Mobile smartphone apps represent a powerful technology that will only become more important in the years to come. But the unique advantages of the smartphone as a platform—a device that’s always on and connected, with access to real world information
Mobile Privacy – User Bill of Rights From EFF
Mobile smartphone apps represent a powerful technology that will only become more important in the years to come. But the unique advantages of the smartphone as a platform—a device that’s always on and connected, with access to real world information
California Attorney General Harris Announces Agreement to Strengthen Privacy for Mobile Apps
California Attorney General Harris announced an agreement committing the leading operators of mobile application platforms to improve privacy protections for millions of consumers around the globe who access the Internet through applications (“apps”) on their smartphones, tablets and other mobile
California Attorney General Harris Announces Agreement to Strengthen Privacy for Mobile Apps
California Attorney General Harris announced an agreement committing the leading operators of mobile application platforms to improve privacy protections for millions of consumers around the globe who access the Internet through applications (“apps”) on their smartphones, tablets and other mobile
Mobile Anti-Virus Firms Prey On Fear, Uncertainty & Doubt (FUD)
Security software companies more and more prey on people’s fear in order to help sell more products. This shady marketing practice is commonly known as FUD which stands for Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt. They tend to over inflate threats in order
Mobile Anti-Virus Firms Prey On Fear, Uncertainty & Doubt (FUD)
Security software companies more and more prey on people’s fear in order to help sell more products. This shady marketing practice is commonly known as FUD which stands for Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt. They tend to over inflate threats in order
How GadgetTrak Handles Contact & Photo Backups
It was recently discovery that social media startup Path has been uploading contact information to their servers without its users’ consent. The discovery was by Arun Thampi using Aldo Cortesi’s excellent mitmproxy tool which allows researchers to intercept data transmitted by apps
How GadgetTrak Handles Contact & Photo Backups
It was recently discovery that social media startup Path has been uploading contact information to their servers without its users’ consent. The discovery was by Arun Thampi using Aldo Cortesi’s excellent mitmproxy tool which allows researchers to intercept data transmitted by apps
Government Access To Cell Phone Records & Location Data
Today the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the police violated the Constitution when they placed a Global Positioning System tracking device on a suspect’s car and monitored its movements. This helps clarify in many regards the extent to which law enforcement can
Government Access To Cell Phone Records & Location Data
Today the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the police violated the Constitution when they placed a Global Positioning System tracking device on a suspect’s car and monitored its movements. This helps clarify in many regards the extent to which law enforcement can
Is That A Phone In Your Pocket Or Area You Scanning My Network?
I wrote an article for PenTest Magazine which was published today on how to attack networks from the inside using just a smartphone. When most people think of penetration testing, they think of a simulated external attack where the tester
Is That A Phone In Your Pocket Or Area You Scanning My Network?
I wrote an article for PenTest Magazine which was published today on how to attack networks from the inside using just a smartphone. When most people think of penetration testing, they think of a simulated external attack where the tester
Federal Use of Stingray Logs All User Data
An interesting bit of information came to light in the affidavit of a Bradley Morrison, an FBI agent in the Ridgemaiden case, where a Stingray device was used to locate him. Not only was Ridgemaiden’s device data captured, but also
Federal Use of Stingray Logs All User Data
An interesting bit of information came to light in the affidavit of a Bradley Morrison, an FBI agent in the Ridgemaiden case, where a Stingray device was used to locate him. Not only was Ridgemaiden’s device data captured, but also
Verizon Makes Mobile Privacy Optional
Verizon recently modified their privacy policies such that unless you opt-out, they will begin using information about websites you visit, what apps you use, your location, websites you visit and search terms you use in business and marketing reports. The
Verizon Makes Mobile Privacy Optional
Verizon recently modified their privacy policies such that unless you opt-out, they will begin using information about websites you visit, what apps you use, your location, websites you visit and search terms you use in business and marketing reports. The
Oregon DMV Facial Recognition Software Use
Starting in 2008 the Oregon DMV started using facial recognition software to help prevent fraud and identity theft. When you go in for a new license and you have your photo taken, they automatically check it against your previous photo
Oregon DMV Facial Recognition Software Use
Starting in 2008 the Oregon DMV started using facial recognition software to help prevent fraud and identity theft. When you go in for a new license and you have your photo taken, they automatically check it against your previous photo
Location Tracking with Stingrays & Universal Software Radios
The Wall Street Journal recently reported on the FBI’s cell phone tracking tools collectively referred to as “Stingrays” being the forefront of a new Fourth Amendment battle. The tools were used to track Daniel David Rigmaiden who was arrested for
Location Tracking with Stingrays & Universal Software Radios
The Wall Street Journal recently reported on the FBI’s cell phone tracking tools collectively referred to as “Stingrays” being the forefront of a new Fourth Amendment battle. The tools were used to track Daniel David Rigmaiden who was arrested for