Hong Kong Protests Show Dangers of a Cashless Society – Reason.com
https://reason.com/2019/07/02/hong-kong-protests-show-dangers-of-a-cashless-society/
Many digital payments can be tracked, potentially assisting an authoritarian crackdown.
Microsoft Office 365: Banned in German schools over privacy fears - ZDNet
https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-office-365-banned-in-german-schools-over-privacy-fears/
“if data is sent to Microsoft in the US, it is subject to US mass-surveillance laws. This is illegal under EU law.”
Belgian broadcaster obtains 1,000+ Google Assistant audio clips from a Google contractor, some of which seem to be recorded inadvertently and may violate GDPR - WIRED
How U.S. Tech Giants Are Helping to Build China’s Surveillance State
https://theintercept.com/2019/07/11/china-surveillance-google-ibm-semptian/
Chinese state security agencies are likely using the technology to target human rights activists, pro-democracy advocates, and critics of President Xi Jinping’s regime
More than 1,000 Android apps harvest data even after you deny permissions - CNET
The apps gather information such as location, even after owners explicitly say no. Google says a fix won’t come until Android Q.
Amazon Alexa keeps your data with no expiration date, and shares it too - CNET
https://www.cnet.com/news/amazon-alexa-keeps-your-data-with-no-expiration-date-and-shares-it-too/
A US senator asked questions, and Amazon provided answers you might not want to hear.
Boeing’s 737 Max Software Outsourced to $9-an-Hour Engineers - Bloomberg
how a company renowned for meticulous design made seemingly basic software mistakes leading to a pair of deadly crashes.
Huawei Personnel Worked With China Military on Research Projects - Bloomberg
indicating closer ties to the country’s military than previously acknowledged by the smartphone and networking powerhouse.
NASA hacked because of unauthorized Raspberry Pi connected to its network - ZDNet
NASA described the hackers as an “advanced persistent threat,” a term generally used for nation-state hacking groups.