Osman

I like to think about the impact that the internet has on humanity. In my free time, I'm wolfing down pasta.

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An illustration of a laptop, but the screen is the classic warning sign. You know, the triangle with an exclamation point in it.
4 mins

4 new cybersecurity threats in 2019

Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, and with more consumers making transactions online, you can be sure that hackers aren’t far away.
A profile of a shouting person.
3 mins

Why Facebook is the tool of choice for government manipulation

The Global Disinformation Order, a new study by the Oxford Internet Institute, confirms our worst fears about governments’ use...
Eye within DNA helix.
5 mins

Are at-home DNA tests worth the privacy risks?

They’re convenient and offer intriguing information, but the proliferation of affordable genetic kits raises serious concerns.
Virtual reality headset.
4 mins

Can filmmaking be the future of VR?

This post was originally published on October 7, 2019. Virtual reality technology has been a talking point for a few...
A regular man, except with a devil's tale, walks along with a telephone.
4 mins

Instead of freeing us, the internet is making us conform

The fact that we’re far less likely to engage in deviant behavior if we think we’re being watched isn’t...
A Bitcoin and a dollar, synced by two circular arrows.
4 mins

Want to trade crypto? Here are the top 5 exchanges to...

To buy Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies, you have multiple options. You can go to a Bitcoin ATM, accept them...
An illustration of a road warning sign that says "Convenience".
5 mins

As we rush toward convenience, say so long to privacy

We’re all guilty of the same thing. In our rush to download and install apps, we carelessly breeze through all...
An illustration of a meter. Thumbs up on one end, thumbs down on the other.
4 mins

Your devices are rating you. Behave accordingly.

In a world judged by social media, a low score makes everyday life difficult. You can’t rent a car, book a hotel, or pay for flights.
Information falling out of a folder of government data .
8 mins

11 massive government data breaches

We hear about private companies getting hacked or exposing customer data, but government records are equally at risk of a breach.
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4 mins

The fight for online privacy is heating up in Maine

About two years ago, the United States Senate voted in favor of Senate Joint Resolution 34, essentially enabling internet...

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