Digital Tattoo experiences Twitter hijacking
In the age of passwords and countless online accounts, it would appear that even the most informed are at risk! Last week the Digital Tattoo Project fell victim to a Twitter hacking. We first became aware of the issue when we noticed that the Twitter name of the account in question had been changed to the […]
Hashing out the hashtag
Following a horrific shooting in Santa Barbara, that left seven students dead and over a dozen injured, news of the massacre spread on social media like wildfire. In the days that followed, it was uncovered that the shooter had a YouTube channel dedicated to promoting misogynistic ideas, and had left a deep Internet archive documenting […]
Censorship versus Privacy: the implications of the “right to be forgotten”
Can a digital tattoo be temporary? A groundbreaking court case out of Europe may be redefining the boundaries shaping online identity. Google’s recent decision to respect the “right to be forgotten” has triggered a debate spotlighting the intersection of freedom of speech, censorship, and privacy rights. The case was initially introduced by Mario Costeja Gonzalez, […]
UBC Snaps: the appeal of “disappearing” media
If you’re a UBC student with a Facebook account, you’ve likely already perused the UBC Compliments and UBC Confessions pages, and perhaps even made an anonymous contribution of your own. Given the exponential rise of Snapchat, a disappearing-photo sharing app, it is no surprise that UBC Snaps is the latest in a series of […]
Five take away lessons from the Digital Tattoo
I have been lucky enough to work for The Digital Tattoo Project since September 2012. The following (almost) two years have taught me so much, not just about protecting my online identity but all sorts of skills both hard and soft. For example, I now know how to create DIY educational materials as well as […]
Data Mining: How eBay knew I’d buy that Batman Snuggie
Ever wonder how Amazon knew you’d buy that slap chop set? Or how Netflix predicted you’d love Tropic Thunder before you even heard about it? The reason behind this predictive magic is that companies like Amazon and Netflix are studying historical user data to improve their forecasting and marketing, and to increase their revenue. Data Mining […]
My LinkedIn Profile is flawless, now what?
Congratulations on completing your LinkedIn profile! You have your most important courses listed, a handful of recommendations and your page is overflowing with endorsements. Is one business networking site enough? The answer depends on which field you hope to enter after graduation. For the majority of students a LinkedIn profile is a great first step […]
Jelly: The “Point, Shoot, Ask” Search Engine
Picture this: you’re walking downtown and you notice a camera crew and film trucks parked across the street. Curious, you fire up your Jelly app. You snap a picture of the scene, drop a pin of your location, and ask, “What’s filming here today?” Within minutes, 2 friends within your social network answer and let you […]
Double Doxxing
Today Newsweek magazine released a story which uncovered the identity of the creator of Bitcoin. The elusive Satoshi Nakamoto has been uncovered as a 61 year old Japanese-American man named Satoshi Nakamoto. His identity had been a closely guarded secret for the last five years until freelance reporter Leah McGrath Goodman tacked him down. Goodman used all her skills as a journalist to uncover the identity of the recluse inventor. She searched public […]
iDoctor
No one enjoys going to the doctor’s office. The wait times are long, everyone appears to be contagious and you’d much rather be in bed. What if you could chat with your doctor from the comfort of your own home? What if you could interact with your doctor using the same tool that you use […]
