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Chapter 14: IoT Hacks
Dive into the unsettling world of government-controlled GPS tracking!
Trash Talk: How your garbage can be exploited by hackers, law enforcement, and government agencies
It’s time to uncover how government surveillance gets personal.
Lifting the lid on the internet's most invasive tracking method: Browser fingerprinting.
The silent menace shaking the core of IT security
DuckDuckGo vs. Startpage: Which search engine reigns supreme for your online privacy?
Forget the tin foil hat myths, discover the very real and growing threat to your privacy: Laser Listening Systems
Think VPNs give you online anonymity? Think again.
Find out how governments are using satellites to spy on their own citizens.
Explore how your device's unique 'canvas fingerprint' is shaping the internet you see and how you can take back your privacy.
Discover the various ways that countries all over the world spy on citizens without any specific mandate.
Ever wondered how your data gets harvested online? We unmask the world of web scraping.
Hackers aren't the only ones who use botnets...
The Marketer's Hidden Weapon: How device fingerprinting knows you better than you might think...
Chapter 5: A history lesson and future look at how the government is destroying encryption.
Are you unknowingly revealing your digital identity? Learn how browser extensions can make you stand out in the crowd!
Chapter 4 - Social Media Analysis. Find out how your social media sharing is feeding right into government mass surveillance machine.
Virtual Machines: Not just for techies! Discover how VMs can safeguard your online privacy.
Meta and Facebook phishing scams take a dark turn. Learn about the latest tricks being used, and the damage they cause.
Unstoppable domains are popular with the tech-savvy. But are these crypto domains the real deal?
Discover how SOCKS5 proxies can safeguard your online identity and why they're a game-changer for privacy enthusiasts.
Get ready to explore the truth, one chapter at a time.
Warning: Getting caught out by one of these Instagram phishing scams could cost you more than just your paycheck!
Find out how social media platforms collect your data and learn 10 quick hacks to protect your privacy.
Hacked YouTube account? Don't let years of work, thousands of followers go down the drain. Here's what to do.
Are you so sick of ISP throttling that you would do anything to stop it? How about becoming your own ISP with a WISP?!
Want evidence that device and browser fingerprinting are dangerous? Hold onto your hats, we're getting technical.
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.
The UK government wanted real identities as online handles, and people rebelled. Anonymous Twitter lives on!
In a post-Roe America, your every move online could be used against you.
Discover the world's worst internet freedom offenders - Is your country on the list?
Third party browser cookies in Chrome are being banned. But what about Browser fingerprinting
Do you know the difference between a VPN and a proxy? Which is faster, more secure, or better for streaming?
Keep your financial secrets safe! Learn about anonymous payments and how they can shield you from identity theft and unwanted surveillance.
Big tech censorship has nothing to do with conspiracy theory. It's about global policies that hurt millions of people.
Has Elon ruffled your blue feathers? Learn how to deactivate your Twitter account and take your Tweets with you.
Worried about Google spying? You let them control your E-mail, monitor your videos, and you invite them into your home
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.
Today is absolutely the day to delete your Reddit account! We'll explain why, and give you simple instructions on how.
Type in a bunch of numbers, get a domain name? Why is that useful?! Reverse DNS is more important than you think.
Meta's controversial 'Pay for Your Rights' model: What's at stake for EU users?
Learn about how one of the most popular Twitch ad blockers was leaking IDs to Russia, and the alternatives you can use.
Don't game in the dark! 10 must-know tips to protect your privacy online
Looking for the best torrent site? Read our qBittorrent review to see if it makes the grade.
Minority Report or reality? The dangers of preemptive surveillance in Sweden
Browser fingerprinting is like internet tracking on crack. It's highly invasive and impossible to block even with a VPN or Tor.
Looking for new reading material? Unleash your inner privacy pro with this reading list on online security!
Find out which encrypted chat app is best at stopping surveillance and safeguarding your privacy.
Privacy Under Attack: How Mass Surveillance Threatens Your Freedom
Do you know what information your IP address reveals? It could be enough to put your privacy at risk.
Have you ever gotten the 'DNS server not responding' message and wondered why? Learn the common reasons and fixes.
Whether you're a company or an individual, these processes need to be followed in order to prevent data breaches.
The first days after getting hacked can be life or death for a company. Learn the steps to take if you want to survive.
From clicks to data: Understanding the secrets of your digital footprint!
Behind the wheel and under surveillance. Discover which connected car brand is collecting data on your sex life.
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.
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.
Want to know if your personal information is already out there? These resources help you check your privacy online.
Discord servers can be set up for privacy and security… but things can go wrong. Learn how to delete your Discord server.
Recently, VPNs haven't been doing well: Hacks, raids, and scandals abound. So how does Avast VPN measure up?
Discover everything you need to know about the Pegasus spyware silencing journalists and activists around the globe.
Did you know your Alexa voice recordings are kept FOREVER? Here a few other reasons why you'll want to delete Alexa recordings.
What happened to the Krypton anonymous browser?! One of the most promising privacy web browsers has disappeared.
Is WhatsApp safe to use? Delve into WhatsApp privacy features, policies, and practices to find out how safe your data is.
Digital Privacy: Why you should care and how to ensure it!
LinkedIn is one of the easiest ways to get doxxed, harassed, and stalked. Learn to protect your LinkedIn privacy!
The conflict between governments and encryption is heating up. We look at the latest threats to end-to-end encrypted chat apps and privacy.
Biometric data: the new frontier of identity verification or a threat to your personal privacy?
Is your personal data really safe with the privacy-focused Mozilla Firefox web browser? Read our no-nonsense Firefox browser review and find out.
Find out why privacy experts are raising red flags over Meta's new Threads app
Discover how top privacy coins like Monero, Zcash, and Dash can protect your identity and information while using cryptocurrencies.
Oversharing might be a one way ticket to a hacker's payday. Don't be fooled, protect your Facebook privacy.
Binance reverses its all-out ban on privacy coins for EU users. Axing 5 and saving 7- are your coins safe from EU regulators?
Planning your next vacation? You might want to read this first... Find out how to spot hidden cameras in your Airbnb rental and protect your privacy. Don't let your dream vacation turn into a nightmare!
Every keystroke you make, every keystroke you take, is someone watching you? Discover the dangers of keylogging software and how to protect against it.
Discover the best whistleblower movies and the real-life characters and events that inspired them.
Discover the famous whistleblowers who risked everything to expose corruption and wrongdoing in some of the most powerful organizations in the world.
Discover YouTube's incognito mode and keep your viewing history hidden.
If TikTok's data harvesting and spying concerns leave you wondering how to delete Tik Tok, we've got you covered.
The UK's Online Safety Bill threatens end-to-end encryption. If it passes, you could be saying goodbye to privacy.
The use of facial recognition technology is spreading. Here are just five reasons why it should be stopped!
Get the popcorn ready for a surveillance movie marathon! Here are the Hoody top 10 movies about privacy and surveillance.
Big Brother has more than one eye...check out the countries that have joined forces to spy on you through mass surveillance.
Italy just banned ChatGPT as AI ethics groups and experts are sounding the alarm on the chatbot. What's next for the future of AI?
Employee monitoring "productivity software" is just spyware dressed in a suit. It's a massive invasion of privacy yet bossware is perfectly legal. Learn more.
Never see the "Sorry, this content is not available in your location" message ever again! Access all areas with our guide to bypassing geo-blocks.
No one loves an oversharer...apart from cyber criminals! Here are 6 things you should never share on your social media account.
Is your ad blocker doing more harm than good? Find out more here, plus, what you can use instead!
Is your own phone spying on you? Hidden stalkerware apps could be giving your stalker access to everything you do, say, or search for. Here's how to stop it.
Traveling to any of these 15 countries? Your VPN could land you in jail. But Hoody has your back.
Want to know what a company knows about you? Exercise your rights with a Data Subject Access Request. They're legally bound to tell you. Here's how!
The Times website new “real name” policy re-sparks controversial topic of anonymity online. Does scraping pseudonyms make online life safer or attack free speech?
Government tracks the VPN users activity through ISP backdoors and none of your data is safe as claimed. Shocked? Know how it is done.
Twitch ads are annoying. Here are the best ways to block them, and some of them even help the streamer you're watching!
Can't get to the information you need, and can't use a proxy service to get there? Here's how to unlock what you need!
COPPA impacts any person or company who has dealings with customers in the USA. So what changed in 2022?
So you've come to realize that most VPN claims are overinflated. Ready to move on? Here's the best VPN alternative.
If you're not worried about your online privacy yet, you should be. Don't believe us? Here are 11 internet privacy quotes to prove it.
You think your VPN is trustworthy because they're audited? Think again. Learn how easy it is to get fake VPN audits.
Oops, they did it again! Yet another Twitter data breach. Let's look at the latest Twitter hacked headline and the past lessons Twitter has failed to learn from.
We know the dangers of online tracking. But these stories show how browser fingerprinting ruins lives.
If you don't know how you're being tracked, how can you stop it? Read this browser fingerprinting guide for the clueless.
What happens when the major advertising authorities take a stand against browser fingerprinting? Chaos.
Your personal data has made Mark Zuckerberg a centi-billionaire. Here's how and what you can do about it.
Facebook twists their privacy mistakes as 'standard practice'. The Facebook data breach of 2021 was no different.
End-to-End Encryption could finally be coming to Messenger after #DeleteFacebook goes viral
Russia made SORM-3 surveillance the law! Learn how Russian VPNs leak all of your information to the government.
Five Eyes produced one of the most frightening spyware apps on the planet: Xkeyscore. Learn what they already know.
Most people looking to make a quick buck on NFTs are getting robbed. Learn how to avoid NFT scams in 2022!
Spear phishing is one of the most highly targeted, and successful, hacks in recent years. Learn to defend yourself!
Whether you're sick of YouTube or just want a fresh start, this guide will help you delete a YouTube channel or account!
Your Internet is crawling along? You need to find out why. It may be your fault. Or your ISP might be pulling a fast one!
If your Facebook account has been hacked, you need to act quickly! Learn the steps that you need to take right away.
Is the current version of the Torrentz search engine the same as the original? Can it be trusted? Dive into the history.
An underdog of the Torrent world, BitComet has consistently improved over the years. But does it fail the privacy test?
Can someone impersonate you and implicate you of a crime by cloning your web browser's fingerprint? Find out here!
Not all DNS servers are the same! Learn how to rate DNS servers, install a new one, and do a DNS flush on the old one.
The MyNurse data breach resulted in a massive privacy gaffe and the company folding. Read about their blunders here.
A new fingerprinting hack has compromised the privacy oriented Tor browser! Learn how you can avoid being tracked.
Adding a Bluetooth dongle or device to Windows can be hit or miss. Learn how to turn on Bluetooth in Windows 10.
Twitch's inability to deal with hate raids led to a huge hack, leaking streamer data. Was your financial data exposed?
Sometimes, you need to dig around under the hood. This guide will show you how to get into and use Windows 10 Safe Mode.
An article about Snapchat sign up, post and picture management, and privacy controls. Topics covered include what Snapchat is, how it is used, how to manage snaps, and how to delete a snapchat account.
A full review of the Aloha browser - features, function, and performance. Hear about its impact on privacy and security.
An article about the Anonymous hacker group. Topics covered include who is Anonymous, where the Anonymous hackers originated, a history of their exploits, the privacy issues that led to several arrests of Anonymous members, and current Anonymous activites.
The Brave browser is popular among privacy fans. But does it live up to the hype, or should you be looking elsewhere?
Don't know how the Internet really works? Discover the basis as we answer the question: What is an IP address?
Device fingerprinting over Bluetooth can track you… even through a VPN! Check out the insecure side of Bluetooth.
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