Grab’s expansion has faced a number of challenges, not the least of which is a string of privacy breaches over the past two years. Read More
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Scott Ikeda is a technology futurist and writer for more than 15 years. He travels extensively throughout Asia and writes about the impact of technology on the communities he visits. Over the last 5 years, Scott has grown increasingly focused on the future landscape of big data, surveillance, cybersecurity and the right to privacy.
There was some question as to whether Schrems II would extend to the similar Swiss-US Privacy Shield agreement, and that question has now been answered. Read More
The controversial warrantless surveillance program enacted under Section 702 of the FISA Amendments Act will go on with some alterations to privacy rules, according to a FISA court ruling. Read More
It took two months for the public to learn of the Blackbaud ransomware supply chain attack, and has led to data breaches in more than a hundred universities and nonprofit organizations. Read More
New human rights policy that Apple has recently adopted attempts to address longstanding criticisms of the conditions under which its devices are manufactured and how it deals with government repression. Read More
As tensions heighten again in the disputed border territories of the Himalayas, India has banned 118 Chinese apps in the name of national security; Tencent games, Baidu and Alipay are among them. Read More
Apple certified the most prevalent macOS malware through its notarization process. Despite a quick response, the malware succeeded in bypassing Apple's security controls for a second time. Read More
While Apple does not appear to be backing down on any of its iOS 14 privacy features, it has relented somewhat in the face of pressure from some of the giants of the ad tracking industry. Read More
This vision of the future of the internet is manifesting in democratic nations as well in the form of laws that hold intermediaries liable for the packets they transfer among other measures. Read More
The 2020 presidential election is being targeted by typosquatting, but most of the activity has been focused on stealing personal information rather than trying to sway the vote. Read More
