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House Democrats Who Haven’t Supported Net Neutrality Yet Have All Taken Money from Telecoms
The deadline to pass the piece of legislation that would allow Congress to overturn the repeal of net neutrality is quickly approaching, yet many Democrats are staying mum.
Senators Question Wireless Carriers Over YouTube, Netflix Throttling
Research suggests wireless carriers routinely throttle video to sell more expensive plans—the kind of financially-motivated restrictions net neutrality was supposed to prevent.
'I Could Ruin Your Business Right Now': Listen to a SIM-Jacking, Account-Stealing Ransom
Jared Goetz's credit card was fraudulently charged, his phone cut-off, and his email account hacked. But in an extraordinary phone call, Goetz managed to talk the hacker down, and get his digital life back.
The Cybersecurity World Is Debating WTF Is Going on With Bloomberg’s Chinese Microchip Stories
No one is really sure who to believe after Businessweek's bombshell story on an alleged Chinese supply chain attack against Apple, Amazon, and others.
Wireless Carriers Throttle Video for No Good Reason, Researchers Find
Paying to avoid unnecessary restrictions is the new normal in the post-net neutrality world.
Wireless Carriers Now Want to Be the Keepers of Your Website Login Data
But a history of privacy scandals makes them the worst candidates for the job.
Pissed Off by Verizon, Firefighters Join the Fight to Restore Net Neutrality
First responders join a chorus of angry Americans tired of big telecom’s nonsense.
Verizon Incompetence and Greed Leaves Firefighters Throttled During Wildfire
Verizon has a long, ridiculous history of not understanding what “unlimited” means.
Study Shows How Bad Most of the Country Is Getting Ripped Off By Their ISPs
Most Americans pay roughly the same price for their internet connection, even if their service is painfully slow.
Verizon Didn’t Bother to Write a Privacy Policy for its ‘Privacy Protecting’ VPN
Verizon's 'Safe Wi-Fi' says it "protects your privacy and blocks ad-tracking," but its current privacy policy is a placeholder that says the exact opposite.
How Criminals Recruit Telecom Employees to Help Them Hijack SIM Cards
Sources who work for some of America’s major cellphone carriers tell us how criminals are trying to recruit them to help find new targets.
How to Protect Yourself From SIM Swapping Hacks
Here’s a guide on how to prevent and protect yourself against the threat of hackers taking over your phone number and going after your online accounts.