Australia’s proposed ‘anti-troll’ law will erode digital freedom
Australia is drafting legislation to trolling that would further reduce online anonymity, privacy, and free speech.
It’s shockingly easy for someone to get your Instagram account banned
Scammers are using Instagram loopholes to get accounts banned—and they’re offering to do this for a fee.
5 times art was used to avoid censorship
From classical music to sci-fi shows, art has used hidden codes and symbols to overcome censorship.
Q&A with wolfSSL, the team behind Lightway’s cryptography
Find out more about the benefits of wolfSSL, what services and companies use it, and the future of cryptography.
Not just a game: How Minecraft fights for digital freedom
One way Minecraft helps people access censored books and news is by stashing them in the game.
Is this attack a hack… or hacktivism?
We take a look at examples of hacktivism, well-known groups like Anonymous, and the pros and cons of hacktivism.
Q&A: Alex Gladstein on smuggling forbidden media via USB sticks
We speak to the Human Rights Foundation about its mission to send films and news of the outside world to North Korea.
4 common VPN questions—answered in emojis
In the spirit of World Emoji Day 📅, we’ve attempted to answer some of your most frequently asked questions regarding VPNs ... using only emojis.
Machines are learning, and they know a lot about you
Artificial intelligence makes our lives more convenient, but the tech leaves us with little privacy.
7 technologies that ruin everything
Did e-readers ruin reading? Did dating apps ruin dating? Did streaming services ruin movie-going? Our blog writers weigh in on what technology has taken from their real-life experiences.
