INTRUSION DETECTION: ACTIVE
ENCRYPTION STATUS: WEAK
DATA LEAK PROBABILITY: 89%
In the 2000s, spyware and adware proliferated. Programs like Gator and BonziBuddy secretly tracked users' browsing habits, leading to widespread privacy concerns.
Security breaches became rampant. The 2005 ChoicePoint breach exposed data from over 160,000 users, contributing to a rise in identity theft.
In response to growing surveillance, privacy-focused tools like the TOR network gained popularity, allowing users to browse anonymously and evade tracking.
Read more at The Verge.