Wesley Messamore, Author at The Morning News

Wesley Messamore

Writer / Author

Headline news journalist with an eye on politics, fintech, equities markets, and global macro-finance. Libertarian and a friend to business people, entrepreneurs, engineers, artists, and people of faith.

TikTok Can Now Collect Your Biometrics Like Faceprints And Voiceprints

TikTok added an “Image and Audio Information” section to its U.S. privacy disclosures Wednesday. The update might shed some light on how the popular song and dance app’s “For You” recommendations dazzle users with videos that are uncannily tailored and personal. The latest disclosures give a fascinating, suggestive glimpse into the inner workings behind the

FBI Director Compares Ransomware to 9/11

FBI Director Christopher Wray compared ransomware attacks on US business with the 9/11 terrorist attacks Thursday. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Wray said: “There are a lot of parallels, there’s a lot of importance, and a lot of focus by us on disruption and prevention.” The journal’s report did not quote Wray