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Ransomware is a forever problem now
Ransomware attacks have exacted an escalating price on law enforcement, policymaking and financial resources.
Apr 28, 2023 - Technology
AOC goes viral on TikTok with video against banning app
The solution is not to ban an individual company, she says in the video, which gained over 2.2 million views in 15 hours.
Mar 25, 2023 - Politics & Policy
Privacy leader calls for government surveillance program reforms
Section 702 is set to expire at the end of the year if Congress doesn't reauthorize the program.
Mar 7, 2023 - Technology
Senate passes bill to ban TikTok on government devices
The FBI has warned about the possibility of surveillance and "influence operations" by China's government.
Dec 14, 2022 - Economy
California's new age rules for sites and apps raise a ruckus
The state's new law aims to protect kids and teens online from privacy violations and safety risks.
Sep 16, 2022 - Technology
Tech's deepening split over ads and privacy
A new conflict between Apple and Facebook is spotlighting privacy concerns that stem from online advertising.
Aug 27, 2020 - Technology

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Ina Fried
, author of
Axios AI+

Dec 6, 2023 - Technology

Apple, Google warn governments can spy on you via push notifications

Jacob Knutson

Nov 6, 2023 - Technology

Study: U.S. military members' personal data being sold by online brokers

Members of a military honor guard marching in Washington, D.C., in October 2023.

Russell Contreras
, author of
Axios Latino

Oct 10, 2023 - Politics & Policy

Report: Feds need rules for using facial recognition tech

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer on Nov. 20, 2020, checks a passenger arriving on an international flight using facial-recognition technology to automate the manual document checks required for admission into the United States.

Sam Sabin
, author of
Axios Codebook

Sep 15, 2023 - Technology

Cybercrime gangs give competing casino narratives

Illustration of a computer wearing a bandit's mask.

Ina Fried
, author of
Axios AI+

Aug 11, 2023 - Technology

Zoom clarifies terms of service after customer outcry

Ryan Heath
, author of
Axios AI+

Aug 4, 2023 - Technology

Google hands more data control to users

Sample notification from Google's new privacy and data controls

April Rubin

Jul 20, 2023 - Technology

AirTag and Tile stalking remains a thorny problem

Illustration of a silhouetted person walking with a large, shadowy location pin following them.

Jacob Knutson

May 22, 2023 - Economy

EU fines Meta $1.3 billion for sending European user data to U.S.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in San Jose, California, in December 2022.

Sam Sabin
, author of
Axios Codebook

Apr 28, 2023 - Technology

Ransomware is a forever problem now

Illustration of cut-out ransom letters with an infinity symbol as the main cut-out letter.

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