Sitemap - 2020 - The Red Tape Chronicles
SolarWinds hack: What we know, and don't know, so far
Life with Covid: Sometimes, there is a monster around every corner
Google down, government hacked, FireEye raided, Amazon outage -- it's been a rough patch
Former top U.S. cybersecurity official sues Trump campaign after tsunami of death threats
Virtual learning faces another hurdle: ransomware
Is Apple's big bet on privacy working?
As bitcoin soars, so do ransomware attacks. Is it time to 'stop the madness?'
Facebook needs a corrections policy, viral circuit breakers, and much more
Report: Nation's top cybersecurity official out after contradicting Trump
Covid is 'the great reset' -- a chance for real progress on diversity and inclusion
Will vote counting really take that long? My hour-by-hour sanity guide for tonight
An election night misinformation guide: Stop, drop and roll
Many Americans *with* health insurance skip care over cost fears; open enrollment starts today
U.S. government sues Google, Big Tech officially on notice
Millions of ballots not counted!
Misinformation isn't that bad! (Or maybe I just want you to believe that)
Fairness -- yes, fairness -- is essential to capitalism, business, and economics
Georgia voting machines get 11th-hour software fix; security experts cry foul in crucial state
Podcast: 'It's very cheap to be a bad faith actor' -- why disinformation is an 'infinite game'
I was asked to help both the defense and the prosecution at Father of ID theft's sentencing
Yes, you are the product, and other reasons you shouldn't believe Facebook
'Deterrence' - 3.5 million Black voters labeled as targets for digital voter suppression effort
What's it really like to negotiate with ransomware gangs?
Covid scam complaints pass 200,000, too. Here's how you can complain
Dirty digital politics: 'Brainwashing' and a virus attacking democracy
NYT's Kashmir Hill, and learning to live with facial recognition
Laptop shortages, Facebook loudmouths, fake accounts, and 'what inflation?'
Last-minute must-have gadgets for back-to-school when you aren't going back to school
Dangerous permissions, 'legitimizing surveillance' -- and a personal announcement
Mail-in voting: Is it really safe? All you ever wanted to know, FAQ style
Lies and manipulation are lapping the truth right now. She predicted it early.
Zoom outage hits schools hard; what's the backup plan for the backup plan?
Tracking the Covid tracker apps -- dangerous permissions and 'legitimizing surveillance'
Podcast: Why aren't housing prices going down? Bargain hunters, beware
Is smartphone contact tracing doomed to be a privacy killer? Or can tech really help?
Some Bank of America customers alarmed by $0 balance glitch; firm says it's a display issue
As Facebook wrestles with Covid 'censorship' complaints, criminals step into the confusion
Ripoffs, cybercrime, corporate misbehavior, 21st century headaches
New book - He should have started on opening day at Yankee Stadium, but ... I lost that court case
As Facebook wrestles with Covid 'censorship' complaints, criminals step into the confusion
Some Bank of America customers alarmed by $0 balance glitch; firm says it's a display issue
Podcast: Why aren't housing prices going down? Bargain hunters, beware
Podcast: The birth of CNN and 24-hour news, with author Lisa Napoli
Loss aversion: Why we hate losing more than we like winning, and why that's a trap
Is smartphone contact tracing doomed to be a privacy killer? Or can tech really help?
The S&P 500 turned positive for 2020: Here’s what that means for you
Time's running out! You'd better read this -- the scary power of scarcity
Living a fragile, paycheck-to-paycheck life? New 'FICO Resilience Index' will tell on you
Podcast: How to Lose the Information War (Hint: Start playing Whack-A-Troll)
Yoga app developer says Apple forces him to 'steal' from users through auto-payment gotcha
Illusory Superiority: Everyone can't be above-average. Where are your blind spots?
Will savers soon have to pay their banks interest? The perils of low interest rates
Why 'getting attached' costs you real money -- the Endowment Effect
Podcast: How to detect fake anything in a zero trust world - my conversation with Avivah Litan
Podcast: How blockchain, and the 'Internet of Value,' can fight exploitation and racism
Hate and misinformation are a feature, not a bug -- 'ban targeted ads' movement gains traction
Hyperbolic discounting: It's now vs. the future, and it's not a fair fight
Where is my puppy??!! As online shopping surges during Covid, so does online fraud
Photo essay -- Hoboken Black Lives Matter protest
Program that funnels surplus military equipment to local cops under scrutiny again
If we're going to talk about Section 230, let's get it right
Groupthink and false consensus were already dangerous; then Facebook showed up
PODCAST: Inside a cybercrime gang that's stealing millions from U.S. unemployment benefits
Maybe I'm getting soft, but Covid-19 fees really aren't that bad
After 40 years, What's CNN good for? The Lisa Napoli 'Up All Night' interview
Podcast: 'This is heartbreaking' - unemployment ID theft victims in red tape nightmare
The Dunning-Kruger effect: It's not what you think
Podcast: Will someone -- or some country -- steal the Covid-19 vaccine?
VIDEO: This is All I Got -- the Lauren Sandler interview
A quarter of Americans are late on rent, mortgage payments; teleworkers fare better than most
No Place to Hide podcast ep. 1: When privacy is a matter of life and death
'Mistakes were made' -- how did we get privacy so wrong? Place to Hide podcast, Ep. 2
Venmo adds 'paying for a purchase' feature; 3% fee pays for 'refund support'
Who's funding the Covid-19 cure gold rush? You are...or you did
As Covid-19 baffles ER doctors and traditional treatments, it leaves hints for better care
There is no Red or Blue Covid-19 cure; here's a primer on what might work
Use behavioral economics to stay sane while working from home
Are mail-in ballots a recipe for fraud? No, says the man who first hacked voting machines
U.S. small businesses drown in red tape awaiting lifeline; in Europe, many already have Covid cash
Daily podcast: How technology is helping people cope with covid-19 (all 13 episodes on one page!)
Postscript: Closing the loop on the data broker project
VIDEO: Behind the scenes of HBO 'Kill Chain' documentary with Harri Hursti
As Zoom use explodes, so do Zoom problems. Here's my security checklist
OK, we're stuck until June. What can you do with 60 days? A lot. Take the two-month challenge
Trapped at home by the virus, fears over domestic violence grow -- here's immediate help
Podcast: Coronavirus is coming for your credit, and Congress didn't help much
For gig workers, Uncle Sam's virus relief legislation might help a lot. Or not at all
America's invisible heroes stay at their posts; let's not replace them with robots
A $1 trillion....errr $2 trillion...err $6 trillion bailout? Guess where the money is going
From $9.50 an hour to VP of cybersecurity -- thanks to free school in the Bronx
Kids studying at home now? Five survival tips to try
Anxious? Who isn't? Here are few things that might help
Listen carefully for survivor bias as you hear coronavirus advice
Coronavirus could be a tipping point (finally) for telecommuting
Nursing home outbreak spotlights coronavirus risk in elder care facilities
On Wall Street, what goes up, comes down ... a heck of lot faster. But, it'll be ok
'Radiological hazard' warning was fake -- but it's still a warning
Thieves target ride-sharing apps like Getaround, D.C. attorney general says
U.S. says Chinese military behind massive Equifax hack
My sneaky, mystery $2.50 Postmates/Google fee, and what it says about our economy
The Gotcha Capitalism conversation with radio legend Bob Edwards
January goals fizzled? Try 'temptation bundling'
Plastic surgeon's patients extorted by hackers, as ransomware gangs ramp up dual-threat hacks
Travelex crippling hack hints at new combined ransomware/data breach attacks
Lucky Vacation Spots: Louisville, Kentucky
Iran-U.S. cyberwar has a long history - what you should do now to protect yourself