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Data brokers: Who are they and how do they affect you?
Learn about who data brokers are, how they collect data and how you can protect your data from them.
Published March 13, 2025 ·9 min read
Should you accept cookies? 5 scenarios when you shouldn’t
Learn in which scenarios you should not accept website cookies and what happens if you decline.
Published March 12, 2025 ·4 min read
What is 2FA: A simplified guide to two-factor authentication
Learn what two-factor authentication is and how it can drastically improve the security of your accounts.
Published February 28, 2025 ·8 min read
How to check if your internet is hacked: 10 warning signs
This guide will show you how to tell if someone hacked your Wi-Fi, how to fix it and protect your router.
Published February 27, 2025 ·5 min read
Is public Wi-Fi safe? An ultimate guide to its risks
Learn about the security of public Wi-Fi and what you can do to eliminate its risks.
Published February 24, 2025 ·9 min 46 sec read
How to check if your phone is tapped and what to do if it is
Your phone may be tapped. Learn how to recognise it and what to do to protect your privacy from unwanted guests.
Published January 17, 2025 ·11 min
How to delete your digital footprint: Complete guide
Learn how to delete your digital footprint and why it’s important for your online privacy. Discover tips to stay private online.
Published May 21, 2024 ·8 min 45 sec read
Is free public Wi-Fi as safe as you think?
Free Wi-Fi might be appealing but it comes with risks. Learn how to stay safer on public Wi-Fi and keep your data private.
Published May 03, 2024 ·5 min read
What is a VPN? And why you should use a VPN on public Wi-Fi
VPN, or "virtual private network," is a service that can help improve your online privacy. Learn more about a VPN, how it works, and why you should use it on public Wi-Fi.
Updated April 09, 2024 ·8 min read
What is a Tor browser, is it safe, and legal to use?
Learn how Tor Browser is used for anonymous browsing. Discover how it works, how it's used to access the dark web, and whether it's safe.
Published January 31, 2024 ·6 min read
What is an IP address, how is it used and where to find yours
Find out the definition of an IP address, its role in networks, where to find yours and why you should protect it.
Published November 20, 2023 ·4 min read
Anonymous browsing: How to stay anonymous while browsing the web
Want to stay anonymous while browsing the internet? Explore 5 tips to browse the internet anonymously and safeguard your online privacy.
Published November 17, 2023 ·3 min
What is fingerprinting in cybersecurity and how to stop it?
Browser fingerprinting is a method of tracking online activity. Learn more about it and how you can better protect your online privacy.
Published October 10, 2023 ·7 min read
Are the benefits of a VPN worth getting it?
If you're deciding whether you should get a VPN, you'll want to take a look at the benefits first.
Published September 01, 2023 ·2 min read
Internet tracking: How and why we’re followed online
Internet tracking is how websites study our behaviour when we visit them.
Published June 08, 2022 ·3 min
What is private browsing? How to use it on any browser
Major web browsers offer private browsing. Learn what private browsing is and how to turn it on and off in any browser.
Published June 07, 2022 ·3 min read
How to increase Facebook privacy: 9 ways to boost your privacy on Facebook
Facebook isn’t that private, unless you take the steps to make it that way. If you’re not careful, you’ll be sharing your posts with people you’ve never met, online or offline
Published March 17, 2022 ·2 min read
Straight talk about cyberstalking
Technology opens our lives up in ways that weren't possible even less than a decade ago.
Published August 08, 2018 ·2 min read
12 online habits that can expose you to spyware
Tips to help you avoid spyware.
Published August 08, 2018 ·3 min read
Are password managers secure?
Password managers offer encrypted solutions for creating and storing strong passwords that help keep your data more secure.
Published August 08, 2018 ·3 min read
What is a no-log VPN?
VPNs with no logs protect your privacy by not keeping logs of where you go or what you do online.
Published August 08, 2018 ·2 min read
Is a free VPN just as effective as a paid VPN?
Is a free VPN just as effective as a paid VPN? Find out more:
Published August 08, 2018 ·3 min read
Is my personal data really gone when it's deleted from a device?
Most of us are familiar with deleting data, we do it almost every day but is it really gone from a device when deleted?
Published August 08, 2018 ·3 min read
What is device encryption and why should you use it?
Encryption and online security. What is it and how does it work?
Published August 08, 2018 ·2 min read
What are cookies?
Mention “cookies,” and most people expect a treat to appear. When talking about computers, however, cookies aren’t what’s on the dessert menu. In fact, they’re not even physical objects.
Published August 08, 2018 ·4 min read
The risks of public Wi-Fi
Did you know there could be threats lurking in the background on public Wi-Fi while you balance your bank account and sip a latte at your favorite cafe?
Published August 08, 2018 ·4 min read
Why you need internet security software when you're online
Why internet security is so important and the types of cyberthreats that exist
Published August 08, 2018 ·2 min read
Protecting your privacy on social media networks
Social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat have become societal cornerstones. People love sharing their personal news and views about what’s going on in their lives.
Published August 08, 2018 ·4 min read
The essential 12-step guide to help you stay secure online and protect your online privacy
A 12-step guide to help secure online privacy protection.
Published August 08, 2018 ·2 min read
Secure browsing with a VPN for desktop computers
Protect your browsing data, personal information and privacy with a virtual private network (VPN) for your desktop computer. Learn how a VPN encrypts your browsing data and keeps your computer’s IP address private.
Published August 08, 2018 ·4 min read
Data breaches aren’t going anywhere--what you need to know
It may seem like stories of massive data breaches are popping up in the news on a weekly basis these days. Unfortunately, this is not surprising.
Published August 08, 2018 ·3 min read
How to clean up your online digital footprint
Your “digital footprint” includes all traces of your online activity, from commenting on news pieces or social media to making online purchases. When you know the boundaries of your digital footprint, and take steps to control it, you can protect your identity and your reputation.
Published August 08, 2018 ·4 min read
How a VPN can help hide your search history
Even in private browsing mode, your IP information is being collected. Learn how a VPN can help hide your IP address and search history.
Published August 08, 2018 ·2 min read
DDoS attacks: What are they and how can you prevent them?
DDoS attacks are on the rise, but following smart online safety guidelines can greatly reduce your risk.
Published August 08, 2018 ·3 min read
9 tips to improve account safety online
Keep your account and password safe online with these nine tips.
Published August 08, 2018 ·3 min read
Tips for protecting your privacy online
With online spying in the news, you may be wondering who’s watching where you go online and what sites you visit. This is a legitimate concern.
Published August 08, 2018 ·2 min read
What are some of the laws regarding internet and data security?
Numerous laws in the U.S. cover Internet, data security, and privacy in the United States, with the 1974 Privacy Act (link is external) arguably being the foundation for it all. The Privacy Act passed to establish control over the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of personal information by agencies in the executive branch of the U.S. government.
Published January 18, 2018 ·3 min read
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