Vanessa Ko

Vanessa is an editor of the blog.

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A laptop with an anarchy symbol.
2 mins

Explainer: Lapsus$ hacking group

Talented (suspected) teenagers on a hacking rampage have been announcing their cyberattacks on Telegram. Read on.
A birthday cake made up of code with candles.
1 min

Quiz: What is your technological age?

Take our quiz and we'll tell you how old you are based on your tech use, knowledge, and attitudes.
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1 min

Safety resources: Stay secure amid oppression

We’ve compiled past blog posts we think are most relevant for people living through challenging circumstances.
How To Delete Facebook
7 mins

Delete Facebook account instantly and permanently in 2024

Ready to say goodbye to Facebook for good? This guide will teach you how to permanently delete your account.
Delete Google and Gmail
4 mins

How to delete your Gmail account permanently

Sick of the spam? Tired of Google harvesting your data? This article will tell you how to remove your Gmail and Google accounts permanently.
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1 min

Flowchart: Which movie should you stream this Valentine’s Day?

Spend February 14 watching a movie about love—and let our flowchart pick one for you.
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4 mins

Australia’s proposed ‘anti-troll’ law will erode digital freedom

Australia is drafting legislation to trolling that would further reduce online anonymity, privacy, and free speech. 
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3 mins

Explainer: Facebook is shutting down its facial recognition system

Facebook has used the countless photos that people have added to their profiles and feeds to build a huge database of faces—soon to be deleted.
Online-Spying
2 mins

FTC study: ISPs share far more user data than you’d expect

The FTC has found that internet service providers 'unnecessarily' collect data, and often for ad targeting on behalf of third parties.
A laptop with a camera above it.
4 mins

Guide: Protect your privacy at the workplace

Employer monitoring increased with the emergence of Covid-19, and it’s likely here to stay. Here are tips to maintain some of your personal privacy.

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