Author: Zach_Wilson

The Witnesses At Wednesday’s Impeachment Hearing Weren’t Trying To Evade Republicans’ Questions. They Couldn’t Understand Them.

Drew Angerer / Getty Images Rep. Devin Nunes, the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, and minority counsel Steve Castor confer in the Longworth House Office Building, Nov. 13. From the very first questions that Republicans asked in the first public hearing in the impeachment inquiry into President Donald…

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Australia’s Internet Freedom Is Declining, According To This New Report

A day on the internet can feel like a year, and as Very Online people we barely remember 2018. But luckily the folks at independent democracy and free expression watchdog Freedom House don’t have this problem. They mapped internet freedom in Australia over the year from June 2018 to May…

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A BBC Division Made Glowing Sponsored Content For Huawei, And BBC News Reporters Are Horrified

BBC News reporters have expressed strong dismay after the UK public broadcaster’s in-house commercial team posted sponsored content it produced for Huawei, the controversial Chinese telecommunications giant. Videos and a stand-alone website WhoIsHuawei.com to promote the “real story” of the company have been made by the BBC’s sponsored content team,…

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Sen. Chuck Schumer Raises Security Concerns About The Army Using TikTok To Try To Recruit Young People

WASHINGTON — Sen. Chuck Schumer is questioning the US Army’s decision to try to recruit Gen Z’ers using TikTok and other China-owned social media platforms, raising concerns about privacy and national security. Schumer, a New York Democrat and the party’s leader in the Senate, wrote a letter to Army Secretary…

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Do you need a VPN in 2024?

It’s only natural to want to keep yourself and your devices safe, and with cybercrime getting more complex with every passing minute, it’s more prevalent than ever. In my time reviewing security and privacy services, people often ask me if it’s really necessary to have a VPN. Luckily, virtual private…

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Are VPN services legal?

Do you know? (Image credit: Future) Black Friday is the time of year to subscribe to a new VPN service as some of the top providers axe their pricing during the biggest shopping season. Check out our Black Friday VPN deals hub to get the most out of today’s sales…

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