Author: Tunio Zafer

When reports recently circulated about Apple’s plans to implement a new feature to automatically scan personal devices for abusive content, the tech giant subsequently backtracked and put the plans on hold. Some of the industry’s top players, including WhatsApp CEO Will Cathcart, weighed in on the measures, voicing concerns over the data privacy and rights of Apple users. But was Apple right to backtrack on the feature and who would it have benefited the most – the victims of child abuse or the data and insights team at Apple? Despite the promise of keeping customers’ data secure and the move…

Strong passwords follow simple rules: mix characters and punctuation, use alternate combinations from site to site, don’t share with others, etc. However, while these guidelines act as a proper foundation, they’re increasingly inadequate as technology advances. In many instances, a strong password is no longer enough. This trend applies in particular to the growing field of online file storage. Whether e-shopping or storing documents in the cloud, strength is crucial. Beyond basic variation and safekeeping, consumers and businesses alike need to equip themselves with additional digital security measures. When using the cloud, it’s important to encrypt your data with a…