Kate Knibbs
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Microsoft Sues DOJ Over ‘Unconstitutional’ Secret Data Searches
You might never know if police or FBI agents are reading your emails or files stored in the cloud, because the US DOJ frequently issues indefinite gag orders that block companies from telling you. Microsoft argues that this secrecy is unconstitutional — and now it’s suing the US government to stop it.
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Why Hackers With Sketchy Pasts Should Avoid ‘Hack The Pentagon’
The US Department of Defence launched a new program last week, “Hack the Pentagon”, to reward hackers for pointing out security flaws in some of its public-facing websites. It’s a bug bounty, the same kind of program that most big tech firms use to encourage hackers to help instead of harm. The program budget is…
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Finding Your Passenger Rating On Uber Just Got Way Easier
Want to know whether the drivers of Uber think you’re a complete dirtbag or not? Finding your passenger rating on the ride-hailing app is now a much simpler process.
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The US Government Didn’t Need Apple’s Help Unlocking The San Bernardino iPhone After All
The saga over whether the US government should legally be allowed to force Apple to write software to help it unlock seized iPhones may be over soon — or at least the first round. The government has confirmed that it was able to get the data off the iPhone of the San Bernardino shooter Syed…