Civil rights organizations say the company’s intention to scan images for child sexual abuse material could harm some children and threaten free speech.
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How to use chaos engineering in Microsoft Azure
Complex systems need to be resilient, and we need to use tools like chaos engineering to ensure that resilience. Learn about Azure Chaos Studio.
How to Send Messages That Automatically Disappear
Need to be discreet? Here’s how to set up vanishing texts, photos, or videos in most popular chat apps.
Apple’s iCloud Photo-Scanning Tech Explained
This week, we dissect the technology Apple is using to protect children from sexual abuse on its messaging and photo-storage platforms.
A Simple Software Fix Could Limit Location Data Sharing
Carriers know where you are every time your phone reconnects to the cell network—but with Pretty Good Phone Privacy, they wouldn’t have to.
Microsoft Edge’s ‘Super Duper Secure Mode’ Does What It Says
Plus: Facebook account hacks, Instagram-ban scammers, and more of the week’s top security news.
Messaging Apps Have an Eavesdropping Problem
Vulnerabilities in Signal, Facebook Messenger, Google Duo, and more all point to a pervasive privacy issue.
A Guide to RCS, and Why It Makes Texting So Much Better
Google is pushing the new standard for Android devices, which promises better security and cooler features than plain old SMS.
The best chat software for Linux, macOS and Windows isn’t Slack
Everyone chats. Everyone chats with different apps and services. But which is the best? You might be surprised at the conclusion Jack Wallen draws.
