Shelly Palmer talks with Sukanya Krishnan and Jennifer Lahmers about Microsoft’s emergency software update and growing concerns about ID theft on Twitter. Continue Reading →
Privacy and Cybersecurity
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Real fake news articles feature fabricated stories crafted to push a particular agenda. In most cases, the thesis of the article is supported by alternative facts (lies). But there are more subtle, more insidious types of fake news. Specifically, articles that might pass a cursory fact check, but have been written to espouse a point of view unintended by the original author. Here’s a quick case study that demonstrates the technique and clearly illustrates why it will be nearly impossible to stop. Continue Reading →
Wikiality is Facebook’s answer to fake news, alternative facts, and truthiness. Facebook, the social media giant, is going to let you rank the news you think is most valuable. What could possibly go wrong? Continue Reading →
Our technological evolution is happening faster than most people ever imagined, and it is clearly happening faster than society is able to deal with it. How should we respond? Continue Reading →
Once a beacon of optimism, the tech industry has come under pressure as concerns about potential negative impacts of innovation mount. Here are three ways to approach the problem. Let's discuss. Continue Reading →
Congress wants answers. It’s caveat emptor if someone boosts (pays to advertise) a Facebook post about a new fruit smoothie that prevents cancer, heart disease, and warts. But suggest to a professional politician that the same exact Facebook advertising might adversely affect that politician’s ability to get reelected, and it’s time for a congressional hearing. Continue Reading →
Shelly Palmer talks with Jennifer Lahmers and Sukanya Krishnan about Google’s discovery: Russian-bought ads on YouTube and other platforms. Original Airdate: October 10, 2017 Continue Reading →
Proponents of the technology tout its convenience and the idea that you never have to remember your wallet or a password, ever again. While they are technically correct, chipping people invokes a train of thought that quickly descends to the darkest of places. Continue Reading →
Shelly Palmer talks about the new National Institute of Standards and Technology's new Password guidelines on Fox 5 with Teresa Priolo and Antwan Lewis. Original Airdate: August 15, 2017 Continue Reading →
Shelly Palmer talks with Teresa Priolo and Antwan Lewis about the corrupted hub of criminal activity surrounding the dark web. Continue Reading →