The digital world has transformed modern business, but wherever there’s an opportunity there are also risks. Here are 10 cybersecurity threats you should be aware of. 1. DDOS As the Internet of Things grows, so will distributed denial-of-service attacks. Millions of new devices are coming online, everything from fridges to […]
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Is CDA 230 Vital to the Freedom of the Internet?
Did you know that the same federal law that allows Isis to post a Twitter also lets you complain about brunch on Yelp? It’s called Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA 230) and it impacts everything from online shopping to terrorist propaganda and even commenting on your Eggs […]
Should You Have the Right to Be Forgotten on the Internet?
In May 2014, the European Court of Justice ruled that internet users have the quote “right to be forgotten”. They ordered Google to remove undesirable links to personal data that is “inaccurate, inadequate, irrelevant or excessive” when asked to do so. However, opponents of the ruling say that it is […]
The Internet: Is It a Right or a Privilege?
In 2016 the United Nations declared access to the Internet and freedom of expression online a human right and condemned any efforts to hinder people from getting online. The resolution isn’t legally binding and has already seen resistance from a number of countries including Russia and China. So is the […]
How to Setup and Promote an Online Business from Scratch
Starting an online business today can be overwhelming, frustrating and a bit lonely because you don’t know what you’re doing. There’s no secret formula or manual for how to start each and every business because each one is unique, but if I were to start over today, these are the […]