Most of the technology we use today seems to require a degree of trust between you and the company providing the service. When it comes to things like Siri, Cortana, or Amazon’s Alexa, things can get even trickier because in
Be Vigilant, But Don’t Fear Amazon’s Alexa Read More »
If you have an Amazon Echo or Echo Dot in your home, you know that simply uttering the word “Alexa” brings the device to life so it can respond to your requests and commands. Law enforcement officials in Bentonville, Arkansas
Alexa Is Listening, But Amazon Values Privacy And Gives You Control Read More »
The court hearing in the central FBI vs. Apple encryption showdown has been delayed (and perhaps cancelled), so we may have to wait to see who wins. But the public policy debate over privacy is more inflamed than ever, and
Encryption and Privacy Debates Highlight Critical Challenges for Consumers and Companies Read More »
I’m an ex-cop myself—granted, decades ago—and I fully appreciate the need to get access to evidence. However, right now Apple sells to an elite demographic of folks typically affluent who mostly are in their 40s and up. Or, in other
The ongoing legal battle between Apple and the FBI has dominated security news for a few weeks now. There are always presentations and discussions related to privacy and encryption at the annual RSA Conference, but current events made it a
Apple vs FBI Battle Casts Shadow Over RSA Conference Read More »
There’s no doubt that using social media communications can offer businesses tremendous business advantage in terms of reaching potential new customers and staying in good touch with the ones they have. In fact, the number of organizations now actively using
Social is the New BYOD: Managing the Risks of Social Media Communications Read More »
Terrorism is a real threat and we all expect the government and law enforcement agencies to be vigilant in defending us against attacks. The effort to protect us from terrorism, however, can’t include surrendering the freedoms, rights, and privileges that
If Apple Unlocks the iPhone, the Terrorists Win Read More »
As new tech devices were given as gifts this past holiday season the old models were discarded to junk drawers or sold for cash. Many without being wiped so personal data like phone books, photos and other files are still
5 Ways to Secure Online Data in 2016 Read More »
This month the Obama administration sent its big guns to Silicon Valley in an effort to get the computer makers to open up back doors in their systems so that law enforcement could more easily gain access to data. Tim
Tim Cook Stood Up When It Counted: Privacy Is a Right Read More »
Episode #6 of The Almost Internet Famous Weekly TechSpective Happy Hour was delayed due to the holidays. I was busy with Thanksgiving, Detroit Lions football, Black Friday shopping, and–most importantly–family, so I didn’t get around to recording this week’s episode
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