Explainers

Face surveillance is progressing at an incredible pace, due in no small part to COVID-19. We take a look at current trends and where they may be going.

The Dark Web is characterized as either an awful place filled with criminals or a battleground for privacy and anonymity. We put the debate in perspective.

As cyber weapons proliferate, more people and organizations are victims of targeted attacks via phishing, ransomware, and spy apps.

As the harms of sharing data online become evident, public concern increases. However, we continue to candidly divulge information. Can we reconcile our beliefs and behavior?

Facebook gathers enormous amounts of data about our lives. The Privacy Issue answers questions about how their data collection operation works – and shares tips for resistance.