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Should you rely on Facetime, other apps for COVID-19? Here’s what the military has to say

Everyone is on high alert due to the coronavirus pandemic. Most of us have hunkered down in our homes due to lockdown, possibly working remotely, or planning ways to adjust to a few months of home quarantine. Normally, it should be fun — as it’s just us, our family, and our gadgets. However, the presence […]

Technology Apr 11

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SOFREP editorial team publishes Coronavirus preparation report

Conservative estimates suggest that over 96 million Americans might get infected with the Coronavirus this year. COVID-19 is real and it’s just getting started. We’re all subject to information overload. Mainstream news outlets continue to put out clickbait headlines and biased information with a dash of fact sprinkled in for good measure. The Editors at […]

Featured Mar 16

Read the fine print: Are Big Tech ‘privacy’ offerings really private?

Security Jan 14

Op-Ed: Comcast joins tech race to monitor your health. How invasive will it be?

Tired of managing your own health choices? Soon you’ll be able to let Comcast do it for you. If that sounds strange to you, don’t worry, it’s not the first company to offer this type of service and hardware. Apple has been testing health-tracking through its Apple Watch, Google is targeting senior living facilities with […]

Culture May 24

‘COMSEC’ excerpt: The last text you sent was using technology from the 1970s. How secure is texting?

Editors note: This is an excerpt from the book, “COMSEC: Off-the-Grid Communications Strategies for Privacy Enthusiasts, Journalists, Politicians, Crooks, and the Average Joe.” CHAPTER 1 (CONTINUED): THE INSECURITY OF SMS AND STANDARD VOICE CALLING Cellular telephone calls and SMS messages are both insecure and non-private. Your calls are accessible to the CSP. The content of […]

Security May 11

‘COMSEC’ excerpt: How unsecure is your Smartphone? Learn the science behind the vulnerabilities

Editors note: This is an excerpt from the book, “COMSEC: Off-the-Grid Communications Strategies for Privacy Enthusiasts, Journalists, Politicians, Crooks, and the Average Joe.” CHAPTER 1: THE INSECURITIES OF PHONES If you purchased this book, it is very likely that you already know why you need it. What you may not realize is the full extent […]

Security May 08

Op-Ed: The European Council president is worried about tech giants ruling the world. Here’s what you can do to fight them.

In a Reuters article from May 1, 2019, European Council President Donald Tusk warned of the rising power of tech giants such as Google, Apple, Facebook, and Amazon. According to Reuters, “In the East, we see the rise of those capable of controlling everyone’s behavior, and in the West we’ve seen the rise of an […]

Culture May 05

Op-Ed: Apple doesn’t want to sell your private info, but isn’t stopping other companies from abusing it

In the wake of high-profile data breaches, widespread privacy concerns, and a wave of blatant disregard for your personal privacy by well-known companies (looking at you, Alphabet), Apple is taking a hardline stance against the collection and selling of personal information. While this is a breath of fresh air for those concerned with protecting their […]

Security May 02

Apple suspends use of FaceTime after discovering eavesdropping bug

Apple Inc. has suspended use of the popular FaceTime app after a bug was discovered which allows users to eavesdrop on call recipients before they answer the call. The bug appears to affect any Apple user running the device with an iOS 12.1 or later, according to 9to5mac.com. Ironically, the bug was discovered on Monday, […]

Technology Jan 30

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Apple’s entry into entertainment is a major problem for Netflix

Apple (AAPL) may well be the next major company to enter the entertainment industry, as it has made deals with film studio A24 to produce movies and television programming. This also comes after Netflix (NFLX) recently cut Apple out of a setup in which Apple was receiving 15 to 30 percent of subscription revenue for […]

Finance Jan 20

No surprise here: Amazon and other online retailers reign supreme this holiday season

E-commerce superpower Amazon is celebrating its best holiday sales period ever thanks to a record-breaking number of items bought across the globe. The company released its holiday sales information on Wednesday and claimed “all-new Echo Dot, L.O.L. Surprise! Glam Glitter Series Doll, fashion items from Carhartt, and Bose QuietComfort Wireless Headphones,” along with other items, […]

Finance Dec 27

Is Artificial Intelligence making fingerprint security obsolete?

Although Apple went all-in on facial recognition, most manufactures still use fingerprint sensors. To improve “convenience,” even major banks, such as Wells Fargo and HSBC, are letting customers increasingly use fingerprints to log in their checking accounts. However, the results of the DeepMasterPrints experiment highlight how AI can be deployed by criminals to bypass security measures. […]

Op-Ed Dec 16

Microsoft surpasses Apple as largest market cap company in the world

Big changes are coming to tech stocks, as Microsoft has recently surpassed Apple as the largest company in the world at (as of this writing) 851 billion dollars in market cap versus 847 billion for Apple, but it could be that Apple’s troubles keep piling up while Microsoft has minimal geopolitical risk compared to other […]

Finance Dec 03

Apple, Amazon, and Google look like attractive buys in recent market downturn

Apple, Google, and Amazon look like great buys during this downturn in the economy especially for the big five tech stocks, or FAANG. With the recent falling of the stock market, some of the big technology companies look like very attractive buys with great value indicators — and they are still great companies to consider. […]

Finance Nov 23

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Should you rely on Facetime, other apps for COVID-19? Here’s what the military has to say

SOFREP editorial team publishes Coronavirus preparation report

Read the fine print: Are Big Tech ‘privacy’ offerings really private?

Op-Ed: Comcast joins tech race to monitor your health. How invasive will it be?

‘COMSEC’ excerpt: The last text you sent was using technology from the 1970s. How secure is texting?

‘COMSEC’ excerpt: How unsecure is your Smartphone? Learn the science behind the vulnerabilities

Op-Ed: The European Council president is worried about tech giants ruling the world. Here’s what you can do to fight them.

Op-Ed: Apple doesn’t want to sell your private info, but isn’t stopping other companies from abusing it

Apple suspends use of FaceTime after discovering eavesdropping bug

Apple’s entry into entertainment is a major problem for Netflix

No surprise here: Amazon and other online retailers reign supreme this holiday season

Is Artificial Intelligence making fingerprint security obsolete?

Microsoft surpasses Apple as largest market cap company in the world

Apple, Amazon, and Google look like attractive buys in recent market downturn

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Changing the Game: The Role of Non-State Actors In Modern Warfare

Source: US Spies Reportedly ‘Backed’ Purchasing of Blacklisted NSO Group

Dell Inspiron 15 Spec Ops Review | Is It Fit for a Battlefield?

Battle Phones!! iPhone 12 Pro Versus Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Donald J. Trump, the Man Who Would Be Kingmaker

Tech giants don’t care about your privacy and security—but you should

Should you rely on Facetime, other apps for COVID-19? Here’s what the military has to say

SOFREP editorial team publishes Coronavirus preparation report

Read the fine print: Are Big Tech ‘privacy’ offerings really private?

Op-Ed: Comcast joins tech race to monitor your health. How invasive will it be?

‘COMSEC’ excerpt: The last text you sent was using technology from the 1970s. How secure is texting?

‘COMSEC’ excerpt: How unsecure is your Smartphone? Learn the science behind the vulnerabilities

Op-Ed: The European Council president is worried about tech giants ruling the world. Here’s what you can do to fight them.

Op-Ed: Apple doesn’t want to sell your private info, but isn’t stopping other companies from abusing it

Apple suspends use of FaceTime after discovering eavesdropping bug

Apple’s entry into entertainment is a major problem for Netflix

No surprise here: Amazon and other online retailers reign supreme this holiday season

Is Artificial Intelligence making fingerprint security obsolete?

Microsoft surpasses Apple as largest market cap company in the world

Apple, Amazon, and Google look like attractive buys in recent market downturn

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