U.S. Requests for Google User Data Spikes 29 Percent in Six Months
The number of U.S. government requests for data on Google users for use in criminal investigations rose 29 percent in the last six months, according to data released by the search giant Monday. U.S. government agencies sent Google 5,590 criminal investigation requests for data on Google users and services from Jan. 1 to June 30,…
Which Telecoms Store Your Data the Longest? Secret Memo Tells All
The nation’s major mobile-phone providers are keeping a treasure trove of sensitive data on their customers, according to newly-released Justice Department internal memo that for the first time reveals the data retention policies of America’s largest telecoms. The single-page Department of Justice document, “Retention Periods of Major Cellular Service Providers,” (.pdf) is a guide for…
How Did Scarlett Johansson’s Phone Get Hacked?
When naked pictures of Scarlett Johansson hit the internet, take notice—but not for that reason. If You Are Famous and Take Nude Photos of Yourself, They Will End Up on the Internet If the wave of other possible leaked pics obtained from “hacked phones” is any indication—Jessica Alba, Vanessa Hudgens and Blake Lively, among others-ScarJo…