Privacy

What web beacons and tracker pixels are, what’s so obnoxious about them, and how to disable them.

Have you ever come across the words Secure DNS or Private DNS in your smartphone settings and security apps? It’s best to keep this feature enabled – it has many advantages.

In a new study, security experts explore eavesdropping on phone conversations through a bug inside almost every smartphone. How dangerous is it?

We look at how secure password managers are against hacks, and how to protect your passwords as much as possible.

Here are a few tips on how to make your Untappd profile as private and secure as possible.

In late 2022, Apple announced a raft of new data protection features. Why does that matter to users?

A few words about why Telegram isn’t as secure as its developers boast.

Why it’s important to think about what data you share online, how to prevent being doxed, and what to do if you fail.

How to make sure a robot doesn’t spy on you, and can it function without internet access?

Why you shouldn’t trust a random period-tracking app, and what to look out for when choosing one.

Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection is the clear winner in tests of VPN performance, privacy, and transparency carried out by the independent IT-security research institute AV-TEST, and is recognized as the institute’s “Approved Virtual Private Network Solution”.

How things are privacy-wise on the social network Poparazzi.

Users of the Signal messaging app got hit by a hacker attack. We analyze what happened and why the attack demonstrates that Signal is reliable.

Google Play’s app descriptions have a new Data Safety section now. We explain why this isn’t such great news.

We explore the latest method for detecting hidden cameras and microphones described in one of the year’s best studies on personal security.

We explain how to best secure your Vivino profile.

What is stalkerware, how widespread is the problem, and what is the relationship between domestic and digital abuse.

In the past year, a slew of cases in which criminals used AirTags to stalk people have come to light. We explain how this works and how to protect yourself.

Here’s how to configure cookies in Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge.

We explain how cookies affect your privacy online.

How to check for hidden cameras in a hotel room or rented apartment.