As the internet has shifted to securing data and encrypting traffic by default, one surprising privacy hole has remained, which leaves a trail of sites you visit open to sniffing by network ne’er-do-wells. A proposal to remedy this is being rolled out slowly—by Mozilla in its Firefox browser and by Google in Chrome. advertisement advertisement This new technology approach, called DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH), can shield your browsing habits from ISPs such as AT&T, Comcast, and Verizon, who have at times showed a propensity to track users by using supercookies and other techniques. (Sean Captain offers advice on how to use DoH in “Here’s how to stop Comcast, Verizon, and other ISPs from spying on you.”) But security can be a two-edged sword. This technology for shielding your actions from ISPs, public hotspots, and other institutions has the potential to introduce a new privacy risk: the centralization of browsing habits. It also highlights … [Read more...] about The latest browser privacy feature brings new dangers of its own
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Podcast | Editor’s pick of the day: Medical journal Lancet lauds PM Modi’s ‘Ayushman Bharat’ programme
In August 2014, The Lancet – perhaps the world’s best-known medical journal – had published “An Open Letter for the People of Gaza,” criticizing Israel in the wake of the 2014 Gaza conflict.Richard Horton, the editor-in-chief of the journal since 1995, had taken a lot of heat, with Sir Mark Pepys, ex-Head of Medicine at University College London saying, “Horton’s behaviour in this case is consistent with his longstanding and wholly inappropriate use of The Lancet as a vehicle for his own extreme political views.Close It has greatly detracted from the former high standing of the journal.” Richard Horton had responded then with a telling rebuttal: “How can you separate politics and health? The two go hand-in-hand.” Horton, it appears, truly stands by that line, as he has inserted his fingers into the most bountiful political pie of all – the Indian General Elections. related news Simply Save podcast | It's time … [Read more...] about Podcast | Editor’s pick of the day: Medical journal Lancet lauds PM Modi’s ‘Ayushman Bharat’ programme
Gautam Thapar sends legal notice to CG Power, challenges his removal: Report
Gautam Thapar, who was ousted as the Chairman of CG Power & Industrial Solutions, will legally contest his removal from the company.Thapar, who was fired due to suspected misappropriation of funds, has sent a legal notice to CG Power, reports The Economic Times.CG Power’s board will respond to the notice after consulting with its legal team, the report added.Close The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is inspecting CG Power’s books for alleged irregularities and unauthorised transactions. related news Vodafone Idea to sell some assets to Brookfield, Edelweiss: Report First commercial electric plane takes flight in Canada Ideas for Profit | Relaxo: Walking the talk through strong earnings visibility Moneycontrol could not independently verify this report.Officials close to Thapar told the publication that his removal was unjust and wrong. “Such decisions cannot be taken just on the basis of a report, which is being seen as both preliminary … [Read more...] about Gautam Thapar sends legal notice to CG Power, challenges his removal: Report