Metadata,Privacy,What is
Let’s talk metadata. It’s a term I’d imagine most of us have at least heard, but what does it actually mean? “Metadata” was hurled into the spotlight back in 2013. After Snowden revealed the extent of the US’s mass surveillance program, […]
Bitcoin,Encryption,What is
You’ll see the term “Bitcoin” popping up in the news every now and then. But what’s it all about, anyway? Bitcoin is something called a “cryptocurrency”. OK, well what’s that then?, you might be wondering. For those of you looking […]
Encryption,What is
Encrypting a message means making the message impossible (or at least considerably more difficult) for anyone but the intended recipient to understand. Encryption has a long and fascinating history. Caesar is known to have used encryption – over 2000 years […]
HTTPS Everywhere
After successfully defending his PhD, Linus Nyman's friends gave him a doctoral hat covered in tinfoil. In this blog Linus talks about information security, privacy, and digital rights. Occasionally seasoned with a bit of everyday geekiness.
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