Windows 10 shares a lot of personal data with Microsoft, but you can turn most of it off.
Source: Windows 10 doesn’t offer much privacy by default: Here’s how to fix it [Updated]
Category Archives: Security
Baltimore defense lawyers to review nearly 2,000 cases involving stingrays | Ars Technica
USA Today’s investigative team shines a light on Baltimore PD; city lawyers take note.
Source: Baltimore defense lawyers to review nearly 2,000 cases involving stingrays | Ars Technica
Microsoft accused of adding spy features to Windows 7, 8 | Ars Technica
The privacy impact of Windows’ telemetry features continues to be scrutinized.
Source: Microsoft accused of adding spy features to Windows 7, 8 | Ars Technica
Windows 10 can disable pirated games and illegal hardware (Wired UK)
Microsoft can remotely disable pirated games and unauthorised hardware being used on Windows 10, according to the company’s usage guidelines
Source: Windows 10 can disable pirated games and illegal hardware (Wired UK)
Windows 10? Here are privacy issues you should consider
Windows 10 has just arrived and there’s a new Privacy Policy and Service Agreement from Microsoft coming swiftly in its wake. Take a close look at them…
Source: Windows 10? Here are privacy issues you should consider
Microsoft releases critical security update for all versions of Windows
If you’re on Windows, it’s time for an update. There’s an out-of-band update for all currently supported versions of Windows that patches a flaw allowing r
Source: Microsoft releases critical security update for all versions of Windows
Steer clear of low-tech hacks: How to keep your information safe – CNET
It doesn’t take a coding genius to steal your Social Security number, but you can be smarter than identity thieves.
Source: Steer clear of low-tech hacks: How to keep your information safe – CNET
Car Hacker Working With GM To Fix OnStar Vulnerabilities | Popular Science
White-hat hacker demonstrates “OwnStar” on video
Source: Car Hacker Working With GM To Fix OnStar Vulnerabilities | Popular Science
Not OK, Google: Chromium voice extension pulled after spying concerns
Company agreed that a closed source module wasn’t a good fit for an open source browser.
Source: Not OK, Google: Chromium voice extension pulled after spying concerns
