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12 Essential Tips for Safeguarding Your Privacy in the Online Dating World

Swipe right and stay private! Your guide to finding love in the digital age without compromising your privacy.

Ruby M

1 year ago

7 minutes read

Surveillance

Unmasking Pegasus Spyware: The Invisible Threat to Activists, Journalists, and Whistleblowers

Discover everything you need to know about the Pegasus spyware silencing journalists and activists around the globe.

Ruby M

1 year ago

7 minutes read

Why You Might Want to Delete Alexa Recordings

Did you know your Alexa voice recordings are kept FOREVER? Here a few other reasons why you'll want to delete Alexa recordings.

Ruby M

1 year ago

6 minutes read

Privacy TOR Anonymity

Navigating the Dark Web Safely: 10 Reliable Onion Sites to Explore

Want to dip your toe into the dark web but don't want to stumble onto the illegal stuff? Check out these 10 legit onion sites for safer exploration of the deep dark web.

Ruby M

1 year ago

10 minutes read

Privacy VPN TOR

Proxy vs VPN vs Tor vs Hoody: What's the Difference?

Want to protect your online privacy but not sure which tool to use? It's time to compare the big four - Proxy vs VPN vs Tor vs Hoody. Learn the pros and cons of each to determine which one suits your needs the best!

Ruby M

1 year ago

8 minutes read

Is WhatsApp Safe? A Closer Look at WhatsApp Privacy and Security

Is WhatsApp safe to use? Delve into WhatsApp privacy features, policies, and practices to find out how safe your data is.

Ruby M

1 year ago

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7 minutes read

How the Government Hacks You, Final Chapter: IoT Hacks

Chapter 14: IoT Hacks

Will R

6 months ago

Privacy Hacking Surveillance Tracking

9 minutes read

How the Government Hacks You, Chapter 13: GPS Tracking

Dive into the unsettling world of government-controlled GPS tracking!

Will R

6 months ago

7 minutes read

How the Government Hacks You, Chapter 12: Garbage Day

Trash Talk: How your garbage can be exploited by hackers, law enforcement, and government agencies

Will R

7 months ago

8 minutes read

How the Government Hacks You, Chapter 11: Resonance Attacks

It’s time to uncover how government surveillance gets personal.

Will R

7 months ago

3 minutes read

Privacy Fingerprinting

Browser Fingerprinting: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Lifting the lid on the internet's most invasive tracking method: Browser fingerprinting.

Ruby M

7 months ago

11 minutes read

How the Government Hacks You, Chapter 10: Rowhammer

The silent menace shaking the core of IT security

Will R

7 months ago

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6 minutes read

Compare Private Search Engines: DuckDuckGo vs. Startpage

DuckDuckGo vs. Startpage: Which search engine reigns supreme for your online privacy?

Ruby M

7 months ago

6 minutes read

How the Government Hacks You, Chapter 9: Laser Listening Systems

Forget the tin foil hat myths, discover the very real and growing threat to your privacy: Laser Listening Systems

Will R

7 months ago

Privacy Fingerprinting VPN

3 minutes read

Want Browser Fingerprinting Spoofing? Forget VPNs

Think VPNs give you online anonymity? Think again.

Ruby M

8 months ago

12 minutes read

How the Government Hacks You, Chapter 8: Satellites

Find out how governments are using satellites to spy on their own citizens.

Will R

8 months ago

Privacy Fingerprinting Tracking

3 minutes read

Unveiling Canvas Fingerprinting: The Invisible Tracker Hiding In Plain Sight

Explore how your device's unique 'canvas fingerprint' is shaping the internet you see and how you can take back your privacy.

Ruby M

8 months ago

13 minutes read

How the Government Hacks You, Chapter 7: Warrantless Wiretapping

Discover the various ways that countries all over the world spy on citizens without any specific mandate.

Will R

8 months ago

Page 2 of 26

4 minutes read

What is Web Scraping and What Does it Mean for Privacy?

Ever wondered how your data gets harvested online? We unmask the world of web scraping.

Ruby M

8 months ago

Privacy Hacking Tracking Surveillance

7 minutes read

How the Government Hacks You, Chapter 6: Government Botnets

Hackers aren't the only ones who use botnets...

Will R

8 months ago

Privacy Fingerprinting Tracking

5 minutes read

How Marketers Use Device Fingerprinting To Target You

The Marketer's Hidden Weapon: How device fingerprinting knows you better than you might think...

Ruby M

8 months ago

Privacy Tracking Surveillance Hacking

4 minutes read

How the Government Hacks You: Chapter 5

Chapter 5: A history lesson and future look at how the government is destroying encryption.

Will R

8 months ago

Privacy Tracking Fingerprinting

3 minutes read

Browser Extensions and Fingerprinting: Know the Score

Are you unknowingly revealing your digital identity? Learn how browser extensions can make you stand out in the crowd!

Ruby M

8 months ago

Privacy Hacking Social Media

12 minutes read

How the Government Hacks You: Chapter 4

Chapter 4 - Social Media Analysis. Find out how your social media sharing is feeding right into government mass surveillance machine.

Will R

9 months ago

Page 3 of 26

5 minutes read

Do Virtual Machines Protect Digital Privacy?

Virtual Machines: Not just for techies! Discover how VMs can safeguard your online privacy.

Ruby M

9 months ago

18 minutes read

Privacy Tracking Hacking

How the Government Hacks You: Chapter 3

Delve into the world of backdoors, the secret ones, the not-so-secret, the illegal, and the proxy wars fought through them.

Will R

9 months ago

5 minutes read

Social Media Phishing

The New Breed of Meta and Facebook Phishing

Meta and Facebook phishing scams take a dark turn. Learn about the latest tricks being used, and the damage they cause.

Will R

9 months ago

5 minutes read

Tracking Privacy

Location Sharing: A Digital Double-Edged Sword

Real-time location sharing: Where convenience meets privacy concerns. Learn how to strike the right balance!

Ruby M

9 months ago

15 minutes read

Privacy Tracking

How the Government Hacks You: Chapter 2

Explore the three levels of interest that governments use to justify mass surveillance, corporate espionage, and spying on individuals.

Will R

9 months ago

4 minutes read

Network Google Tracking

Can Google Voice Be Traced?

Google Voice has changed a lot since 2007. That includes the search features that impact Caller ID and your privacy!

Will R

9 months ago

Page 4 of 26

10 minutes read

Blockchain

Unstoppable Domains - Buying, Setting Up, and Using a Crypto Domain

Unstoppable domains are popular with the tech-savvy. But are these crypto domains the real deal?

Will R

9 months ago

3 minutes read

Exploring the Benefits of SOCKS5 Proxy for Enhanced Online Privacy

Discover how SOCKS5 proxies can safeguard your online identity and why they're a game-changer for privacy enthusiasts.

Ruby M

9 months ago

7 minutes read

Phishing Privacy Hacking

Why Hackers Have Turned to Spear Phishing

Some hackers deeply research subjects, in order to make targeted attacks. Check out these spear phishing techniques!

Will R

9 months ago

Surveillance Privacy Security Tracking

13 minutes read

How the Government Hacks You: Chapter 1

Get ready to explore the truth, one chapter at a time.

Will R

9 months ago

6 minutes read

Social Media Phishing

Instagram Phishing on the Rise

Warning: Getting caught out by one of these Instagram phishing scams could cost you more than just your paycheck!

Will R

9 months ago

4 minutes read

Privacy Hardware

Your Graphics Card Is Identifying You

The next stage of device tracking is here. These new techniques in graphics card fingerprinting will scare you.

Will R

9 months ago

Page 5 of 26

6 minutes read

Security Privacy

10 Ways To Protect Your Privacy Online

We all have something to hide... Here are 10 tips for better online privacy protection.

Ruby M

9 months ago

20+ minutes read

Fingerprinting Privacy

Full Device and Browser Fingerprinting Guide

Want evidence that device and browser fingerprinting are dangerous? Hold onto your hats, we're getting technical.

Will R

10 months ago

5 minutes read

Data Brokers: The Oil Snakes of the Digital Era

Get the lo-down on data brokers. What are they, how do they operate, and how to protect your valuable personal data and online privacy.

Ruby M

10 months ago

Privacy Surveillance Internet

7 minutes read

Which Countries are the Worst for Internet Freedom?

Discover the world's worst internet freedom offenders - Is your country on the list?

Ruby M

10 months ago

16 minutes read

Google Fingerprinting

The Demise of Third Party Cookies and How It Impacts Cookies in Chrome

Third party browser cookies in Chrome are being banned. But what about Browser fingerprinting

Will R

10 months ago

16 minutes read

Metadata Privacy

A Complete Privacy Guide To Metadata

Metadata is one of the most prevalent threats to your online privacy. Learn how it secretly spreads and how to stop it.

Will R

10 months ago

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6 minutes read

VPN

VPN vs. Proxies: What's the Difference?

Do you know the difference between a VPN and a proxy? Which is faster, more secure, or better for streaming?

Ruby M

10 months ago

9 minutes read

Security Privacy

The Biggest GDPR Fines EVER...(so far)

Facebook, Amazon, Instagram or WhatsApp... who takes the top spot for the biggest GDPR fine so far?

Ruby M

10 months ago

7 minutes read

Anonymity

A Guide to Making Anonymous Payments Online

Keep your financial secrets safe! Learn about anonymous payments and how they can shield you from identity theft and unwanted surveillance.

Ruby M

10 months ago

7 minutes read

Censorship Privacy

The Real Story Behind Big Tech Censorship

Big tech censorship has nothing to do with conspiracy theory. It's about global policies that hurt millions of people.

Will R

10 months ago

2 minutes read

Google Surveillance

Is Google Spying On Me?

Worried about Google spying? You let them control your E-mail, monitor your videos, and you invite them into your home

Will R

10 months ago

5 minutes read

Privacy Social Media

The Worst Social Media Apps For User Privacy

Staying connected and sharing life has a price: privacy. Find out which social media apps are the most data-hungry and what you can do about it.

Ruby M

10 months ago

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Privacy Browsers Security

6 minutes read

Why Browser Password Managers Can't be Trusted

Browser password managers might be convenient but are they secure?

Ruby M

10 months ago

4 minutes read

Network

What Is Reverse DNS?

Type in a bunch of numbers, get a domain name? Why is that useful?! Reverse DNS is more important than you think.

Will R

10 months ago

4 minutes read

Privacy Security

Online Privacy Pitfalls that Put You at Risk of Data Breaches

Discover the 5 common online privacy pitfalls you MUST avoid to keep your information secure.

Ruby M

10 months ago

Hacking Phishing Security Privacy

5 minutes read

Privacy and Security Risks of ChatGPT

ChatGPT is pushing the boundaries of AI tech but behind its fun and helpful exterior lies a powerful tool for cybercriminals. Find out how hackers are using ChatGPT.

Ruby M

10 months ago

Ad Blockers Fingerprinting Hacking

4 minutes read

Popular Ad Blocker For Twitch Leaks IDs And IPs

Learn about how one of the most popular Twitch ad blockers was leaking IDs to Russia, and the alternatives you can use.

Will R

10 months ago

4 minutes read

Privacy Anonymity

Privacy Conscious? Here's Why You Should Use Burner Email Addresses

Learn how burner emails give you the upper hand in protecting your online privacy.

Ruby M

10 months ago

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4 minutes read

Metaverse Privacy

Privacy In The Metaverse Is Uncertain In 2023

Every tech company is trying to forge the Metaverse in their image. But will privacy be left behind in this new world?

Will R

10 months ago

6 minutes read

Security Privacy

Why Global Encryption Day Should be Celebrated

Want your private chats exposed? Your saucy photos leaked? No? Then stand up for encryption on Global Encryption Day, 21 October!

Ruby M

10 months ago

4 minutes read

VPN Tracking

Can You Be Tracked With a VPN?

VPN advertising would have you believe they can do everything. But what major tracking methods do they fail to block?!

Will R

11 months ago

7 minutes read

Playing With Fire: The Privacy Risks of Online Gaming

Don't game in the dark! 10 must-know tips to protect your privacy online

Ruby M

11 months ago

4 minutes read

Scams Phishing Security

6 Cyber Threats Your Business Needs to Prepare for in 2023

Start the new year as you mean to go on: fully protected from cyber threats! Here's what to look out for in 2023.

Ruby M

11 months ago

6 minutes read

What is a cache and why should I clear it?

Ever wondered what a 'cache' is and how it affects your web experience or your privacy?

Ruby M

11 months ago

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2 minutes read

Torrent Security

Is The Tixati BitTorrent Client Safe?

The Tixati BitTorrent client has a ton of features that makes P2P file sharing a breeze. But is it safe to use?

Will R

11 months ago

6 minutes read

Top 10 Tips for Safer and More Private Online Shopping

Don't let your online retail therapy threaten your digital privacy!

Ruby M

11 months ago

Tracking Browsers Fingerprinting Privacy

8 minutes read

What Is Browser Fingerprinting and Why You'll Want to Stop It

Browser fingerprinting is like internet tracking on crack. It's highly invasive and impossible to block even with a VPN or Tor.

Ruby M

11 months ago

5 minutes read

Top 10 Books About Internet Privacy

Looking for new reading material? Unleash your inner privacy pro with this reading list on online security!

Ruby M

11 months ago

7 minutes read

Phishing Security Hacking Scams Privacy

Account Takeover Attacks: Detection and Prevention

Identity fraud by account takeover (ATO) is on the rise. Be prepared! Discover how to detect an account takeover attack and the steps you can take to prevent them.

Ruby M

11 months ago

11 minutes read

Compare the Best Encrypted Chat Apps

Find out which encrypted chat app is best at stopping surveillance and safeguarding your privacy.

Ruby M

11 months ago

Page 10 of 26

8 minutes read

Privacy Surveillance

The Growing Acceptance of Mass Surveillance and the Threat to Privacy

Privacy Under Attack: How Mass Surveillance Threatens Your Freedom

Ruby M

11 months ago

6 minutes read

Hacking Security Privacy

Your Personal Data Was Exposed in a Data Breach! Now What?

Data breach got your data leaked? Here's what's at risk if you're a victim of a data breach and how to protect your data.

Ruby M

11 months ago

6 minutes read

What Can Someone Do with Your IP Address? A Guide to Protecting Your Online Privacy

Do you know what information your IP address reveals? It could be enough to put your privacy at risk.

Ruby M

11 months ago

Phishing Privacy Scams Security

7 minutes read

Are You Aware of the Most Common Phishing Attacks?

Don't become “phish food”. Learn the most common phishing techniques used to trick you into handing over your valuable private data.

Ruby M

11 months ago

3 minutes read

Network Browsers Google

DNS Probe Finished No Internet' Bug In Chrome

The 'DNS probe finished - No Internet' message lets you play Chrome Dino Runner. But how do you fix your Internet?!

Will R

11 months ago

5 minutes read

Privacy Tracking

Targeted Advertising: Personalization or Invasion of Privacy?

From behavioral tracking to digital fingerprints, we reveal the sneaky tactics that targeted advertising used to compromise your privacy.

Ruby M

11 months ago

Page 11 of 26

5 minutes read

Privacy Dark Web TOR Browsers

Not Just for Criminals: 10 Legitimate Purposes for Using the Dark Web

The dark web isn't just for criminals. Explore the legal & legit uses of the dark web, from fighting censorship, safeguarding privacy, avoiding surveillance, and more.

Ruby M

11 months ago

Internet Security Phishing Privacy

4 minutes read

Top 10 Tips How to Use Public WiFi Safely

That free WiFi hotspot could be a cybercriminal's honeypot. Here are 10 tips on how to make using public WiFi safer.

Ruby M

11 months ago

6 minutes read

Is Your Privacy at Risk? The Terrifying Rise of Doxing Attacks

Doxing attacks are on the rise. Find out how to protect yourself from the nasty practice of exposing someone's personal and private details online.

Ruby M

11 months ago

4 minutes read

Hacking

What Should A Company Do After A Data Breach

The first days after getting hacked can be life or death for a company. Learn the steps to take if you want to survive.

Will R

1 year ago

5 minutes read

What is a Digital Footprint?

From clicks to data: Understanding the secrets of your digital footprint!

Ruby M

1 year ago

3 minutes read

Network Browsers Google

What is My DNS

Hackers, scammers, and governments track you by your DNS. Learn how to find your DNS and protect yourself.

Will R

1 year ago

Page 12 of 26

7 minutes read

Is Your Fitness Tracker Data Safe?

Wearable fitness trackers can keep you healthy but are they keeping you safe? Discover how your fitness tracker data could be putting your privacy at risk.

Ruby M

1 year ago

8 minutes read

Security Hacking Phishing Scams Privacy

Don't Let Identity Theft Consequences Ruin Your Life

Life savings wiped out, a mountain of debt, a criminal record. Learn how to avoid the nightmare of identity theft consequences!

Ruby M

1 year ago

8 minutes read

Privacy Hacking

8 Tell-Tale Signs Your Webcam Has Been Hacked

Are hackers watching you through your webcam? Learn the warning signs and take action.

Ruby M

1 year ago

6 minutes read

Phishing Security Scams

Smishing Attacks on the Rise: How to Stay Protected

Don't fall victim to the latest SMS scams! Discover the definition of smishing, how the scams work, and how to avoid them.

Ruby M

1 year ago

9 minutes read

Security Hacking Privacy

10 of the Biggest Data Breaches of All Time

With just one attack, cybercriminals can impact BILLIONS of people worldwide. We take a look at the biggest data breaches of all time.

Ruby M

1 year ago

6 minutes read

VPN

VPN Disadvantages: Why They're Not the Privacy Solution They Claim to Be

Slow speeds, constant disconnections, zero-log lies, and so much more. We take a look at the disadvantages of VPNs and explore a better alternative.

Ruby M

1 year ago

Page 13 of 26

7 minutes read

12 Essential Tips for Safeguarding Your Privacy in the Online Dating World

Swipe right and stay private! Your guide to finding love in the digital age without compromising your privacy.

Ruby M

1 year ago

7 minutes read

Surveillance

Unmasking Pegasus Spyware: The Invisible Threat to Activists, Journalists, and Whistleblowers

Discover everything you need to know about the Pegasus spyware silencing journalists and activists around the globe.

Ruby M

1 year ago

7 minutes read

Why You Might Want to Delete Alexa Recordings

Did you know your Alexa voice recordings are kept FOREVER? Here a few other reasons why you'll want to delete Alexa recordings.

Ruby M

1 year ago

6 minutes read

Privacy TOR Anonymity

Navigating the Dark Web Safely: 10 Reliable Onion Sites to Explore

Want to dip your toe into the dark web but don't want to stumble onto the illegal stuff? Check out these 10 legit onion sites for safer exploration of the deep dark web.

Ruby M

1 year ago