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Encryption Standards Threatened Under Pretext of Battling Coronavirus

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Governments around the world have been trying for some time to bypass encryption and backdoor messaging apps. End-to-end encryption was preventing authorities from stopping terrorist attacks, we were told, and personal privacy had to be sacrificed for the greater good. Now, as the coronavirus spreads through the world, the powers-that-be claim public health is being … Read more

Mapping the Rise of Political Betting

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Whatever your thoughts on politics and politicians, there can be little doubt that this realm has become increasingly difficult to ignore. From a world where political leanings used to be personal, massive public attention and media campaigns now reign supreme. One of the most interesting developments to come out of this change is the rise … Read more