Today is Internet Slowdown Day, a day organized by Fight the Future and other public interest organizations to encourage people in the United States to contact the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Congress, and the White House for stronger net neutrality rules. Continue reading Joining Internet Slowdown Day
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The State of Phishing [Infographic]
The email message from your financial institution looks valid, warning you about a security issue on your account, but how can you be sure it’s not a phishing attack?
Phishing is an attempt to trick users into providing personal information by using email messages, websites, or phone calls.
In the second half of 2013, over 115,000 unique phishing attacks occurred worldwide, a 60 percent increase over the first half of 2013. Continue reading The State of Phishing [Infographic]
Can You Revoke a Creative Commons License?
Last week I was discussing photos and Creative Commons licenses with a group of fellow designers.
If you’re not familiar with Creative Commons licenses, they’re a way for sharing your creative works and knowledge with the rest of the world. Continue reading Can You Revoke a Creative Commons License?