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Net Threats: Internet Openness in Danger

CTOvision

Reflecting the increasing attention paid to information security by many Americans, Pew Research recently conducted a large study, “ Net Threats ”, to identify important trends among technology experts’ opinions and predictions regarding the future of digital security. Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian also objected to Internet fast lanes.

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Another Wave of Protest for Net Neutrality

CTOvision

Open Internet advocates have hatched another plan to engage millions of Internet users over the issue of Net Neutrality. The full list of participating websites is found at battleforthenet.com , an advocacy website that fights for “the free and open Internet, with no arbitrary fees or slow lanes for sites that can’t pay.”

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Cyber-Security Dangers of Repealing Net Neutrality

Galido

Net neutrality is the principle that governments have put in place directing Internet Service Providers (ISP) to treat all internet traffic the same. Due to the recent decision of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) which resulted in the repealing net neutrality, ISPs will now have control of internet usage.

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The FCC Wants to Hear How Bad Your Internet Sucks

Gizmodo

The FCC announced today that it’s started soliciting first-hand accounts from people who are forced to rely on crappy internet. This new initiative is part of the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection program, and the agency hopes that by collecting information directly from consumers, it will be better equipped to “enhance… Read more.

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How the internet gets people to plagiarize each other

Vox

The internet is full of terrible corners, but none are as skin-crawling as what you see when you open a new account on TikTok. There are a lot of people who’ve had their hard work repackaged for profit, and I fear it’s ultimately going to be a net negative for the whole ecosystem of people who create and tell stories.”. Getty Images.

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Facebook’s plan to offer free internet in developing countries ended up costing users, WSJ reports

The Verge

Pakistan has been charged the most for using Facebook’s “free” internet at a total of $1.9 The WSJ notes that users in Pakistan have been charged the most for using Facebook’s “free” internet at a total of $1.9 Facebook has been acting not only as a social site in these countries but also as an internet provider.

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If Comcast Can Increase the Speed of Its Internet Plans, It Can Get Rid of Data Caps

Gizmodo

Comcast is increasing the speed of its Internet Essentials package from 25/3 Mbps to 50/5 Mbps starting March 1, 2020 at no additional cost. The change is part of what the ISP says is a long-term commitment to digital equity, and that offering low-income households speeds above the FCC-defined minimum will help to… Read more.

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