Identity theft is an increasing problem worldwide. Nearly 15 million people have dealt with the issue in the past year. When someone steals your identity, there can be unimaginable consequences that follow. Unfortunately, the repercussions of identity theft can last …
A burner is a low-cost mobile phone that is intended to be used once and then destroyed. Burners are purchased using prepaid minutes and do not require a contract. Although prepaid phones are sometimes referred to as “burners,” it is …
Session WhatsApp Snapchat Facebook Messenger WeChat Telegram Signal Every person has the right to privacy. Whether it’s the privacy we have at home, in trial rooms at the local fashion store, or while connecting with loved ones and friends online. …
Privacy is a hot topic these days, and secure email providers are one of the best ways to secure your information. We live in an age where we need to be mindful of who we share our data with and …
As search engines continue to grow, internet users are becoming increasingly aware of just how much information can be collected in regards to their search queries. Internet privacy has become a genuine concern, and more and more users are looking …
Twitter has announced that it will ban sharing photos and videos of people without their consent, the company posted in a blog. Twitter says that the new policy is in line with its commitment to protecting people’s privacy. The change …
Apple will now be allowing its ‘Find My’ feature to scan and report nearby AirTags that might be rogue tags placed for tracking purposes, according to the latest iOS 15.2 beta released for developers on Monday. Apple calls the additional …
Facebook is shutting down its controversial face recognition program. The company has vowed to delete over a BILLION templates of people’s faces scanned and uploaded by Facebook users for tagging friends in photos. This decision comes after months of criticism …
Windows 11 has been out for a few weeks now and many Windows 10 users are finally upgrading. Windows is often seen as the most popular desktop operating system in the world, but does Windows 11 have any privacy concerns? …
Microsoft’s Windows 10 & 11 operating systems collect a large amount of data from your PC. They claim to do so to provide you with a better user experience. However, there are ways to limit this data collection and improve …
Cookies are waiting for us everywhere we go, every time we buy something online. While that scenario sounds wonderful and a little ominous, in principle, most of us are aware that browser cookies are a reality of life in the …
Do you suspect that someone may be accessing your emails and snooping around through your mail? With email still the most common method of communication, there is a high chance that your email account may get compromised at some point. …
Every day we seem to be edging closer to a 1984 totalitarian-style world. Australia has just taken a giant step towards enabling a totalitarian rule over its citizens. The Australian Parliament passed new legislation that gives the federal police virtually …
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has opened an inquiry over Facebook’s recent data breach. More than 533 million Facebook users shared personal information on a popular hacker forum earlier this month. The DPC confirmed that they were investigating whether any …
Germany’s top data protection agency is seeking to take action against Facebook to stop collecting personal data from users of the WhatsApp messaging app. The regulator from Germany’s city of Hamburg is seeking an immediate order over concerns that changes …
Apple recently launched its new App Tracking Transparency in the latest iOS version 14.5. This new framework enables an app-tracking authorization request to the users and gives them the tracking authorization status. The App Tracking Transparency framework was developed to …
