Not a bluff. Will we buy them off?
'Be afraid': Ukraine hit by cyberattack as Russia moves more troops
Ukraine was hit by a cyberattack splashing a warning across government websites to "be afraid and expect the worst", while Russia, which has massed 100,000 troops on its neighbour's frontier, released pictures of more of its forces on the move.
The cyber attack unfolded hours after talks wrapped up with no breakthrough between Russia and Western allies, which fear Moscow could launch a new military assault on a country it invaded in 2014.
A brief look at what could go wrong.
Hacking Is the New Car Jacking: How To Secure Vehicle Data
For my niece, who would probably never do this.
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-bypass-school-firewall/
How to Bypass a School Firewall: Tips and Warnings
Need to know how to bypass a school firewall? It's probably not a good idea, but here are several methods to try if you're desperate.
Some light reading. Download now!
12TH ANNUAL PRIVACY PAPERS FOR POLICYMAKERS AWARDEES EXPLORE THE NATURE OF PRIVACY RIGHTS & HARMS
The winners of the 12th annual Future of Privacy (FPF) Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award ask big questions about what should be the foundational elements of data privacy and protection and who will make key decisions about the application of privacy rights. Their scholarship will inform policy discussions around the world about privacy harms, corporate responsibilities, oversight of algorithms, and biometric data, among other topics.
This year’s papers also explore smartphone platforms as privacy regulators, the concept of data loyalty, and global privacy regulation.
… The winning authors will join FPF staff to present their work at a virtual event with policymakers from around the world, academics, and industry privacy professionals. The event will be held on February 10, 2022, from 1:00 – 3:00 PM EST. The event is free and open to the general public. To register for the event, visit https://bit.ly/3qmJdL2.
Make no as easy as yes. Simple. Probably much cheaper to implement than to ignore and get fined.
CNIL Fines Big Tech Companies 210 Million Euros for Cookie Violations
On December 31, 2021, the French Data Protection Authority (the “CNIL”) imposed a €150,000,000 fine on Google and a €60,000,000 fine on Facebook (now Meta) for violations of French rules on the use of cookies.
… The CNIL’s investigations concluded that the websites offered an easy way to consent to the use of cookies immediately after accessing the websites, but did not provide an equally easy way to refuse the use of cookies. Users had to select multiple options to refuse cookies, but only one option to provide consent to the use of all cookies. The CNIL also concluded that Facebook provided unclear and confusing instructions to users on how to refuse cookies.
Privacy vs solving crimes?
A bill to ban geofence and keyword search warrants in New York gains traction
Zack Whittaker reports:
A New York bill that would ban state law enforcement from obtaining residents’ private user data from tech giants through the use of controversial search warrants will get another chance, two years after it was first introduced.
The Reverse Location Search Prohibition Act was reintroduced to the New York Assembly and Senate last year by a group of Democratic lawmakers after the bill previously failed to pass. Last week, the bill was referred to committee, the first major hurdle before it can be considered for a floor vote.
Read more at TechCrunch.
Lawyers as geeks? Does the US need a similar institute?
https://www.ft.com/content/5867d869-6a86-46b4-a65f-18836ea1df09
English legal system must keep pace with crypto and AI, say lawyers
A top technology adviser to the judiciary has proposed the creation of a new institute of legal innovation that would spot gaps in the law thrown up by technologies such as crypto assets and AI, and promote the greater use of English law in global business contracts.
Professor Richard Susskind, technology adviser to the Lord Chief Justice and a director of think-tank LegalUK, believes an independent body, along the lines of the Alan Turing Institute, which pioneers research into artificial intelligence, would highlight areas of law that had failed to keep up with innovation.
The institute would also promote English law to global companies as the law of choice to govern transactions in new areas such as blockchain.
The proposal comes as some lawyers are concerned that England’s legal sector, which employs 365,000 people, could lose out to rival centres such as Singapore and Dubai if its legislation fails to keep pace with advancing tech.
… This week Tech London Advocates, a network of tech leaders and entrepreneurs, published authoritative guidance on the legal and regulatory aspects of Blockchain and how it affects litigation.
… But the Social Market Foundation think-tank concluded in a recent report that “there is growing evidence that English law, is in some areas, in desperate need of modernisation” and is “falling short”.
Have we decided that “Big Tech” is always evil?
https://www.bespacific.com/the-true-cost-of-amazons-low-prices/
The true cost of Amazon’s low prices
Vox/Recode: “On the heels of yet another year of record sales, Amazon is dealing with a couple of unwelcome updates in the new year. The Senate Judiciary Committee has announced it will soon be marking up the American Innovation and Choice Online Act, an antitrust bill targeting Amazon and other Big Tech companies. This follows reports that the Federal Trade Commission is ramping up its years-long antitrust investigation into Amazon’s cloud computing arm, Amazon Web Services, or AWS. It’s clearer now than ever that Amazon, which was allowed to grow mostly unhindered for more than two decades, is caught in the middle of an international effort to check Big Tech’s power. The Senate bill, one of several bipartisan antitrust bills in Congress, would prohibit Amazon from giving its products preferential treatment, among other things. It’s the bill that would affect the company the most, and the one it has been fighting hardest against. Meanwhile, the renewed scrutiny from the FTC about alleged anti-competitive behavior from AWS, which represents a significant and largely invisible source of Amazon’s profits, could threaten Amazon’s long-term dominance in a number of industries… It’s hard to overstate Amazon’s role in the economy, or how many roles it has. It’s a technology company. It’s a delivery service. It’s an advertising platform. It powers about a third of the internet. It’s a movie studio and a streaming service. It’s a health care provider. It’s a surveillance machine and a data harvester. It’s one of the largest employers in the world and one of the most valuable companies. Also, it sells books…”
Free is good. Not all are technical (and you don’t have to associate with the un-vaccinated.)
https://lifehacker.com/the-best-free-online-courses-everyone-should-take-this-1848352463
The Best Free Online Courses Everyone Should Take This Year
… Fortunately, there are tons of resources to help, including a wide range of free online courses that can help you stay current. Sites like Coursera, Udemy, and edX all offer a robust list of free courses, many sourced from top colleges and universities (including Ivy League schools, if you think that matters). These courses are entirely online and can usually be taken at your own pace, and they include skills that just about everyone is going to need in the coming years, no matter your profession.
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