EFF

Hacking

Researchers link smartphone hacking group Dark Caracal to Lebanese government

Dark Caracal has been targetting smartphones worldwide since 2012

clock 18 January 2018 • 2 min read

Security

New internet DRM standard approved by W3C in 'compromise' that critics say favours content providers

HTML5 and 'encrypted media extensions' will at least mean that Flash and Silverlight can be put up against a wall and shot

clock 10 July 2017 • 2 min read

Legislation and Regulation

Privacy concerns prevent Facebook from releasing 'Moments' face-recognition technology in Europe

'Regulators have told us we have to offer an opt-in choice to people to do this,' says Facebook spokesperson

clock 19 June 2015 • 2 min read

Security

Microsoft and Lenovo rush out fixes to deal with Superfish adware

Lenovo finally offers full apology over Superfish debacle - while Microsoft rushes out fish

clock 23 February 2015 • 2 min read

Security

Opposition grows to 'snoopers' charter' introduced by the back door

House of Lords vote on terrorism bill today could see twice-rejected Data Communications Bill become law

clock 26 January 2015 • 4 min read