Robert Capps
@rwcapps.bsky.social
Let’s talk about fraud, risk, cybercrime, human identity, and blockchain. Comments are my own.
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February 1, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Dear Google AI... it's a mailbox, not a parking meter...
February 1, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Dear Google AI... it's a mailbox, not a parking meter...
In yet another example of the paradigm of "if you didn't pay for the product, you are the product"...
https://techcrunch.com/2021/06/03/tiktok-just-gave-itself-permission-to-collect-biometric-data-on-u-s-users-including-faceprints-and-voiceprints/
https://techcrunch.com/2021/06/03/tiktok-just-gave-itself-permission-to-collect-biometric-data-on-u-s-users-including-faceprints-and-voiceprints/
TikTok just gave itself permission to collect biometric data on US users, including 'faceprints and voiceprints' | TechCrunch
A change to TikTok's U.S. privacy policy on Wednesday introduced a new section that says the social video app "may collect biometric identifiers and
techcrunch.com
February 1, 2025 at 9:28 PM
In yet another example of the paradigm of "if you didn't pay for the product, you are the product"...
https://techcrunch.com/2021/06/03/tiktok-just-gave-itself-permission-to-collect-biometric-data-on-u-s-users-including-faceprints-and-voiceprints/
https://techcrunch.com/2021/06/03/tiktok-just-gave-itself-permission-to-collect-biometric-data-on-u-s-users-including-faceprints-and-voiceprints/
When you don't pay for the product, you just may be the product. The risks of free apps and utilities: https://www.pymnts.com/mobile-applications/2021/consumers-beware-theres-no-such-thing-as-a-free-app/
Consumers Beware: There’s No Such Thing As A Free App | PYMNTS.com
There is an “old” saying often applied to social media and other digital products: If you’re using a service and not paying for it, then you’re not the
www.pymnts.com
February 1, 2025 at 9:28 PM
When you don't pay for the product, you just may be the product. The risks of free apps and utilities: https://www.pymnts.com/mobile-applications/2021/consumers-beware-theres-no-such-thing-as-a-free-app/
Two years and we are still missing you. @NuData_Ryan <\3
February 1, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Two years and we are still missing you. @NuData_Ryan <\3
Had a great conversation with @taxgirl about data security and identity fraud. Check out her podcast! https://www.taxgirl.com/2021/05/11/the-increasing-importance-of-data-security/
The Increasing Importance Of Data Security | Taxgirl #
As society continues to do more online, data security is more important than ever before. That goes for your taxes and the IRS as well. In their annual report, the IRS identified $2.3 billion in tax fraud schemes in 2020. With the 2021 tax season continuing, it’s something businesses and individuals need to pay attention
www.taxgirl.com
February 1, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Had a great conversation with @taxgirl about data security and identity fraud. Check out her podcast! https://www.taxgirl.com/2021/05/11/the-increasing-importance-of-data-security/
Gas fees on Ethereum are nuts. Sending 10 USDC costs over $60 in tx fees. This is not DeFi, this is taking an already broken financial system and trying to replace it with something far more exploitive.
February 1, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Gas fees on Ethereum are nuts. Sending 10 USDC costs over $60 in tx fees. This is not DeFi, this is taking an already broken financial system and trying to replace it with something far more exploitive.
PSD2: New authentication standards don’t have to mean more friction #mastercard #nudata #psd2 https://nudatasecurity.com/resources/blog/psd2-new-authentication-standards-dont-have-to-mean-more-friction/
February 1, 2025 at 9:28 PM
PSD2: New authentication standards don’t have to mean more friction #mastercard #nudata #psd2 https://nudatasecurity.com/resources/blog/psd2-new-authentication-standards-dont-have-to-mean-more-friction/
Incredible developments at the White House. https://x.com/MrEricAngelo/status/1267295971664371712
February 1, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Incredible developments at the White House. https://x.com/MrEricAngelo/status/1267295971664371712
This is not ok. We don't need more military like forces policing the community - they have no place here. https://x.com/tkerssen/status/1266921821653385225
February 1, 2025 at 9:28 PM
This is not ok. We don't need more military like forces policing the community - they have no place here. https://x.com/tkerssen/status/1266921821653385225
Why is this still a thing? https://nypost.com/2019/12/18/teen-crook-hacked-into-75-phones-and-stole-1m-in-cryptocurrency-authorities/
Teen crook hacked into 75 phones and stole $1M in cryptocurrency: authorities
An alleged teen crook stole the identities of 75 people and swiped $1 million in cryptocurrency — all from the comfort of his Brooklyn apartment, authorities said. Yousef Selassie, 19, used a sophi…
nypost.com
February 1, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Why is this still a thing? https://nypost.com/2019/12/18/teen-crook-hacked-into-75-phones-and-stole-1m-in-cryptocurrency-authorities/
Have a #Ring device at home? Make sure you have a strong, unique password, and turn on multi factor authentication. https://bc.ctvnews.ca/mobile/who-s-hacking-into-home-security-cameras-1.4728423
February 1, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Have a #Ring device at home? Make sure you have a strong, unique password, and turn on multi factor authentication. https://bc.ctvnews.ca/mobile/who-s-hacking-into-home-security-cameras-1.4728423
Please @Apple, this needs to be addressed. Far too many declined legitimate transactions, and if this @PayPal policy is true, it’s very problematic. Cards that decline legitimate transactions go to the back of a consumer’s wallet.
February 1, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Please @Apple, this needs to be addressed. Far too many declined legitimate transactions, and if this @PayPal policy is true, it’s very problematic. Cards that decline legitimate transactions go to the back of a consumer’s wallet.
Fantastic ruling. The borders are not constitution free zones. https://x.com/EFF/status/1194351548672774144
February 1, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Fantastic ruling. The borders are not constitution free zones. https://x.com/EFF/status/1194351548672774144
Agreed. End the indoctrination of fear. Our children deserve better! https://x.com/AndrewYang/status/1191398892107112448
February 1, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Agreed. End the indoctrination of fear. Our children deserve better! https://x.com/AndrewYang/status/1191398892107112448
February 1, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Congrats to the @Ethoca Team! Welcome to the @Mastercard family! https://newsroom.mastercard.com/press-releases/mastercard-acquires-ethoca-to-reduce-digital-commerce-fraud/
February 1, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Congrats to the @Ethoca Team! Welcome to the @Mastercard family! https://newsroom.mastercard.com/press-releases/mastercard-acquires-ethoca-to-reduce-digital-commerce-fraud/
This is Trump's America.... https://x.com/AmandaLeeUSAT/status/1032382934622253058
February 1, 2025 at 9:27 PM
This is Trump's America.... https://x.com/AmandaLeeUSAT/status/1032382934622253058
No additional commentary required. https://x.com/SymoneDSanders/status/1032353328204836864
February 1, 2025 at 9:27 PM
No additional commentary required. https://x.com/SymoneDSanders/status/1032353328204836864
Were they living under a rock? 🙄 https://x.com/pinkflawd/status/883271518574215168
February 1, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Were they living under a rock? 🙄 https://x.com/pinkflawd/status/883271518574215168
Kicking off the 2017 #mastercard Global Risk Summit.
February 1, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Kicking off the 2017 #mastercard Global Risk Summit.
Unknown Author... but on point none the less!
February 1, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Unknown Author... but on point none the less!
Feeling the love ❤ https://x.com/arthurjbaker/status/849325143432327168
February 1, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Feeling the love ❤ https://x.com/arthurjbaker/status/849325143432327168
Gotta scratch my head on this one. What was the point of this research? Most traffic is terminated like this. https://threatpost.com/us-cert-warns-https-inspection-may-degrade-tls-security/124375/
February 1, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Gotta scratch my head on this one. What was the point of this research? Most traffic is terminated like this. https://threatpost.com/us-cert-warns-https-inspection-may-degrade-tls-security/124375/