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At Least Robots Won’t Gossip About The Embarrassing Data They Collect About Us
Many TV shows have a scene where a customer attempts to buy a potentially embarrassing product – a pornographic magazine perhaps or a diarrhoea treatment – only to have the assistant loudly check the price or ask questions for other people to hear. Situations like this do happen in pharmacies and other shops. And they…
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Secret FBI Watchlist Leaks Online, and Boy Do the Feds Think a Lot of People Are Terrorists
Back in July, cybersecurity researcher Bob Diachenko found what seemed to be a leaked FBI watchlist naming the personal details of close to 2 million suspected terrorists. Diachenko quickly filed a report to the Department of Homeland Security, hoping the agency would issue some sort of patch to keep this data from leaking into the…
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You Can Use The Oculus Quest 2 Without Facebook, But It’s Pricey
When it comes to virtual reality, the Oculus Quest 2 is widely regarded as the GOAT – or at least the best value for money. The 64GB version will set you back $479, while the 256GB version costs $639. Sure, it’s not cheap, but if we’re talking value for money, it’s a pretty good deal.…
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How Safe Is Your Data When You Book A COVID vaccine?
The Australian government has appointed the commercial company HealthEngine to establish a national booking system for COVID-19 vaccinations. Selected through a Department of Health limited select tender process, the platform is being used by vaccine providers who don’t have their own booking system. However, HealthEngine has a track record of mishandling confidential patient information.…