data security

What To Do If Facebook Tells You Your Data Was Used By Cambridge Analytica

Panic or don't panic?
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Alteryx Data Breach Exposes Information On 123 Million American Households

“If you’re an American, your information probably was exposed," said the researcher who found the breach.
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Facebook Sees Spike In Government Data Requests

Most of the requests came from the U.S. and India.
By Reuters

Android Phones Are Much Safer Than They Used To Be, Google Says

That's a relief.
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Police Officials Tell Congress Encryption Hurts Their Ability To Fight Crime

The encryption debate returned to Congress on Tuesday.
By Dustin Volz, Reuters

House Finally Approves Bill To Keep Your Old Emails Private

It's still not certain that the Email Privacy Act will become law.
By Dustin Volz, Reuters

Government Accuses Apple Of 'Deliberately' Boosting Security To Keep Feds Out

The Justice Department called Apple's rhetoric "false."
By Reuters

Apple, FBI Take Their Dispute To Congress

A congressional panel will consider the case on Tuesday.
By Julia Harte and Julia Edwards, Reuters

Here's What The FBI Actually Asked Apple To Do

It's more complicated than it seems.
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