Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 06/11 - "Any data that is collected, WILL be breached."
Jun 11, 2019
Facial recognition technology in airports raises alarming privacy concerns following major data breaches. Foxconn's adaptability hints at corporate resilience in trade tensions, while Amazon is closing its restaurant service. Electric vehicle charging is set for a significant boost with thousands of new stations. Beware of Google Calendar scams targeting unsuspecting users with phishing attacks. Meanwhile, Spotify's creepy use of mood data for ads highlights the intertwining of music, emotion, and privacy issues, exemplified by a hacking scare with Radiohead's unreleased tracks.
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CBP Data Breach
- CBP confirmed that photos of travelers were accessed by hackers through a subcontractor's network.
- This breach affected under 100,000 people at a single land border crossing, highlighting data vulnerability.
Data Breaches are Inevitable
- Data breaches are inevitable when data is collected, emphasizing the privacy risks of facial recognition technology.
- Jennifer Lynch stresses the importance of anonymity and cautions against building extensive face recognition databases.
iPhone Production Outside China
- Foxconn has the capacity to manufacture all U.S. iPhones outside of China if necessary, easing trade war concerns for Apple.
- While Apple hasn't ordered the shift, Foxconn can adapt to their needs, including potential production in India.