Privacy
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279Less is more: Conquer your digital clutter before it conquers you
Lose what you don’t use and other easy ways to limit your digital footprint and strengthen your online privacy and security
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2.3KWhy your data is more valuable than you may realize
The data trail you leave behind whenever you're online is bigger – and more revealing – than you may think
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5.0KThe doctor will see you now … virtually: Tips for a safe telehealth visit
Are your virtual doctor visits private and secure? Here’s what to know about, and how to prepare for, connecting with a doctor...
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572Tor vs. VPN: Which should you choose?
Both Tor and a VPN can greatly help you keep prying eyes away from your online life, but they’re also two very...
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2.7KHacking baby monitors can be child’s play: Here’s how to stay safe
Make sure that the device that’s supposed to help you keep tabs on your little one isn’t itself a privacy and security...
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1.3KThe spy who rented to me? Throwing the spotlight on hidden cameras in Airbnbs
Do you find reports of spy cams found in vacation rentals unsettling? Try these tips for spotting hidden cameras to put your...
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570A critical vulnerability in vm2 Allow a Remote Attacker to Escape The Sandbox
Vm2, a JavaScript sandbox package that receives more than 16 million downloads each month, provides the synchronous execution of untrusted code within...
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3.7K8 questions to ask yourself before getting a home security camera
As each new smart home device may pose a privacy and security risk, do you know what to look out for before...
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3.5KHey WeLiveSecurity, how does biometric authentication work?
Your eyes may be the window to your soul, but they can also be your airplane boarding pass or the key unlocking...
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3.2KHow to take control over your digital legacy
Do you have a plan for what will happen to your digital self when you pass away? Here’s how to put your...
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2.2KWhat is doxing and how to protect yourself
Doxing can happen to anyone – here’s how you can reduce the odds that your personal information will be weaponized against you
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3.7KIs your personal data all over the internet? 7 steps to cleaning up your online presence
You may not be able to disappear completely from the internet, but you can minimize your digital footprint with a few simple...
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346Crypto mixers: What are they and how are they used?
How crypto mixers, also known as crypto tumblers, are used to obscure the trail of digital money
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3.2KRSA – Creepy real‑world edition
Digital fiddling somehow got mixed up in a real war
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4.0KRSA – Spot the real fake
How erring on the side of privacy might ultimately save you from chasing down a virtual rendition of you doing the bidding...
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1.0KQuestions linger after IRS’s about‑face on facial recognition
Why would a tax agency contractor’s privacy policy mention collecting information about my Facebook friends?
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1.6KBeyond the tick box: What to consider before agreeing to a privacy policy
The trade-off between using a free service and giving up our personal data becomes much less palatable when we think about the...
