Was Trump’s Twitter hacked? Secure your Twitter account
Twitter is a popular social media platform for quickly reaching a broad audience. However, several high profile users have fallen victim to Twitter hacks such as Kanye West, Elon Musk, and Joe Bide...
How I successfully avoided a rental scam
Looking for a new place to call home? Be on the lookout for rental scams. By learning what to look for, you can protect yourself from falling victim to a rental scam. Tips for how to avoid rental s...
What I learned when I downloaded my Instagram data
Did you know you can download your Instagram data? With a few simple steps, you can request an Instagram data download and see what information has been collected about your account over the last f...
Stay safe with these 5 Zoom privacy tips
With working from home as the new norm in 2020, Zoom quickly became a popular choice for arranging video conferences and virtual meetings. However, Zoom has faced numerous privacy concerns, includi...
How to change your privacy settings on Instagram
Instagram is one of the most popular social media apps with 1 billion monthly users. Users can post videos and photos detailing every aspect of their lives that they choose to share with their foll...
Avoid making these 5 social media privacy mistakes
Protect your account from being hacked by staying away from these social media privacy mistakes. Social media allows us to express ourselves. We can post almost anything. Make connections. Follow t...
Swipe left on these Tinder privacy mistakes
According to Statista, Tinder is by far the most popular online dating app in the U.S. with 7.86 million mobile users. Although Tinder and other dating apps can certainly help in the quest to find ...
What you need to know about RFID Payment Cards
Introduction With new innovations in credit card technology, it is becoming easier to make payments, while increasing transaction security at the same time. One such development in payment card ind...
Privacy and the Coronavirus. Why does it matter?
In short this article: Summarizes key points in the ongoing privacy discussion related to the coronavirus. Discusses the use of mobile applications in the fight against the coronavirus Explains w...
Is Houseparty safe? 7 easy steps to protect yourself
Many of us have searched for fun and creative ways to stay connected with others while staying safe at home. The Houseparty app has risen in popularity as it allows users to video chat while playin...
Why you need an iPhone case with camera cover in 2023
Uw iPhone gaat overal mee naartoe, ze zijn zowat letterlijk aan onze verbonden. Dit betekent ook dat het ook aanwezig is op veel momenten die privé zijn. Dat wilt u graag zo houden. Een gehackte ca...
With many of us advised to work from home on our personal devices during the coronavirus outbreak, it is important for companies to address the privacy risks associated with remote work so that the...
When we need information, we Google it. When we have a question, we Google it. Google has often provided the answers to all our search queries, and with their smart speaker the Google Home (Nest), ...
Advice on how to protect your privacy while protesting
Smartphones have served as a tool to help bring awareness of ongoing racial injustices happening every day in the U.S. and around the world. For example, the footage of the death of George Floyd sp...
Social media privacy protection checklist: Facebook
For many of us early adopters, looking back on posts from the early years of our Facebook profiles is like stepping back in time. Seeing old posts and pictures can bring up a variety of feelings an...
4 Steps To Protect Your Privacy When You Travel
Did you know that when you plug your iPhone into a public USB port at an airport you might be putting your personal data at risk? By adopting a privacy-aware mindset when traveling, you can protect...
5 iPhone privacy settings you should already be using
100 million Americans are iPhone users according to Statista. iPhones have become an integral part of many of our lives, and hold all sorts of private information such as the places we’ve visited (...
Here's how to delete a TikTok account
TikTok has had its fair share of negative news coverage in the past weeks. From being banned in countries like India, to data harvesting concerns, many users may decide they no longer wish to have ...
Why it's a good idea to use a webcam cover
Webcam covers block your device’s camera to provide protection against webcam hacks. Covering up your webcam is a hands-on solution to a digital privacy problem. Webcam covers aren’t just for your ...
How to safely and anonymously browse the Internet
Most of us use the Internet every single day, whether for work or for fun. Knowing how to safely and anonymously browse the web is essential for protecting your personal privacy. Especially conside...
How to protect your privacy while working from home
As remote work has become the new norm for many companies during COVID-19, employees and employers alike have had to adjust to this new reality. With such a distinct shift in the work environment, ...
LinkedIn is a popular tool for job seekers searching for future employment opportunities. However, job seekers should be aware of the potential for scams and phishing attempts on the job platforms ...
How to create a strong password
Making and using a strong password can help to keep your accounts secure from hackers. Far too many of us make one or two passwords that we reuse over and over. We might then use them for multiple ...
Dutch passport cover helps prevent identity fraud. Could this be a global solution?
What do a telescope, CD, and WiFi all have in common? They are all Dutch inventions! The Dutch are known for their cool technology and innovation, and this identity protecting passport cover is no ...