In 2003, Barrett Lyon created a map of the internet. In 2021, he did it again—and showed just how quickly it’s expanded.
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Sites Have a Sneaky New Way to Track You Across the Web
Plus: A LastPass rate change, Clubhouse concerns, and more of the week’s top security news.
Black History Month: Tech titans are honoring Black history this February and beyond
These offerings include tools to help people support Black-owned businesses, virtual museum offerings, coding initiatives, skills training, and more.
Parler Says It’s Back
The platform was kicked off Amazon’s servers. Now it says it no longer relies on “Big Tech” for its infrastructure.
France Ties Russia’s Sandworm to a Multiyear Hacking Spree
A French security agency warns that the destructively minded group has exploited an IT monitoring tool from Centreon.
A Billion-Dollar Dark Web Crime Lord Calls It Quits
The “big hack” redux, riot planning on Facebook, and more of the week’s top security news.
How to Have a Meaningful Video Chat … With Your Dog
Has the pandemic separated you from your four-legged friend? These tips will help you stay in touch.
As Star Wars Insider Hits 200, a Look Back at Some of the Legendary Magazine’s Most Memorable Issues
It’s hard to imagine a time when Star Wars Insider didn’t exist. That’s how large the magazine looms in the fandom consciousness. Before, and even after, the advent of the internet it was the place to get breaking Star Wars news, read interviews with creators, and just immerse yourself in the galaxy far, far away, from movies to books to games. […]