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Who can see my mobile data history?
More people can see your mobile data history than you might expect. Your mobile carrier, internet service provider (ISP), the websites you visit, and network admins can all see varying amounts of your...
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Is AirDrop secure? What you need to know before using it
AirDrop is a useful tool for transferring files that’s built into most Apple devices, but it can also open you up to certain threats. Though there are protective measures in place, AirDrop could be ...
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What is synthetic identity theft, and how can you prevent it?
Synthetic identity theft is one of the fastest-growing and hardest-to-detect forms of fraud today. Unlike traditional identity theft, where a criminal steals and uses someone’s real personal informa...
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Does Facebook listen to you? Uncovering the truth about data, microphones, and tracking
You’ve probably heard the rumor: Facebook is secretly listening to your conversations through your phone’s microphone. But is that actually true? Some people swear it is, pointing to eerily accura...
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What are zero-knowledge proofs? A complete guide
Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) are a highly secure form of proving knowledge without transmitting the data itself. ZKP is often overlooked in discussions about privacy, despite its role in anonymity and...
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Is my phone listening to me? A step-by-step privacy check
Stories of phones listening to people and displaying ads for products they were just talking about have become widespread. Despite most major platforms stating the opposite, people often worry that th...
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How to delete your Dropbox account (step-by-step guide)
Maybe your Dropbox account started as a backup plan. Maybe it was for work, school, or that one group project no one finished. Or maybe it’s just been silently syncing screenshots and PDFs you forgo...
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What is bloatware, and how can you remove it?
Bloatware is a term that can refer to any unimportant app or service on your phone, although it’s most frequently applied to unwanted pre-installed apps. These apps consume important system resource...
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How to set up and use Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) for secure communication
Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) is one of the most effective email and file encryption protocols, but its complexity makes it inaccessible for most people. If you’ve ever tried to use PGP before, you can ...
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Is airplane Wi-Fi safe? What you need to know before connecting
Before you connect to public airplane Wi-Fi, you need to be aware of the risks. When you connect, you’re sharing a mostly unencrypted network with potentially hundreds of other passengers. This mean...
