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7 fastest ways to level up your privacy
There are so many tips and tricks to improve your online privacy and security, the lists can get overwhelming (see here and here). So for Data Privacy Day, on January 28, we thought we’d whittle th...
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10 reasons to use a VPN
We've put the top 10 reasons to use a VPN onto one handy infographic. Got other reasons? Let us know in the comments!
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7 breaches, hacks, and leaks you might have missed this year
Cybersecurity Awareness Month couldn't have kicked off in more dramatic fashion: Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram went offline, the entirety of Twitch was leaked, CoinBase got hacked, and the company...
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Your old phone number is putting you at risk
If you’ve ever switched to a new phone number, chances are your old number will be reassigned to someone else. This practice of recycling phone numbers is standard, but it poses a significant privac...
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App Store’s privacy labels: Fact or fiction?
Apple introduced app privacy labels in the App Store in December 2020 with the aim of showing users downloading any app what sort of data it collects. The labels are meant to act as a summary of the a...
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What your internet service provider knows from your online traffic
From everything you ask Alexa to your emails and passwords, if you don’t encrypt your traffic, your internet service provider (ISP) can potentially see all of it. Because your ISP handles all your i...
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A VPN on your router protects all your home devices
If you’re already using a VPN, you’ll know it comes with many benefits, from keeping your online activity private to helping you safely stream all your favorite shows on any network and gain unres...
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How to survive an internet shutdown
Internet freedoms have been declining for a decade now, according to reports by Freedom House. Internet shutdowns in particular have been one strategy that we’ve seen frequently in recent years. Wi...
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Splinternet: From one internet to multiple webs
Much of the internet you see depends on where you are. While some countries allow virtually unfettered access to all that the internet has to provide, more often than not you’ll find countries that ...
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Protect your text messages with a password now
Your text messaging apps might be the most private part of your phone, housing years of conversations you’ve had with family, friends, colleagues, and more. Keep them extra safe by adding a password...
