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What is I2P and how does it work?
In an age where online privacy is under constant threat, tools like the Invisible Internet Project (I2P) have emerged to help users communicate and browse anonymously. I2P is a decentralized peer-to-p...
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Geek Squad scam: Spot the fraud, protect your identity
Email, text, and phone call phishing scams are a dime a dozen. The most successful scams center around credit card providers and technology companies. With that in mind, it’s no surprise that techni...
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The threat of SIM swaps start with your personal data
The SIM you use is tied to your phone number. If you get a new phone and want to keep using the same phone number, as is the norm, you’ll have to undergo a SIM swap. This could happen in various way...
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Apple iCloud alternatives? How about external drives
Rather than comply with a UK government requirement to build a backdoor into users’ encrypted data, Apple has taken steps to remove end-to-end encryption on some of its services for UK customers. In...
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Personal data removal laws: Do they protect you?
Signing up for Amazon Prime, managing online banking, using PayPal—everyday tasks lead you to hand over personal details more often than you realize. Even if you’re simply browsing social media, t...
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Why your stolen data could be used in AI-powered scams
A leaked email or phone number might seem harmless, until AI gets involved. Cybercriminals aren’t just stealing data—they’re selling it on the dark web, where scammers use AI to turn stolen info...
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What is vishing? How to detect and prevent vishing attacks
Vishing isn’t a misspelling of fishing. It’s a common form of phishing—fishing for information. Unfortunately, you could fall prey to this increasingly successful method of data theft if you are...
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What happens to your data when you use free credit score apps?
Free credit score apps promise quick and easy access to your credit data. But there’s a catch—you’re often trading your personal and financial information for that convenience. Many of these app...
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Why removing your data from Google is only half the battle
We recently explored Google’s personal data removal tools and how they help you take down sensitive information from search results. But removing data from Google doesn’t mean it’s gone from the...
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Survey: Is Facebook still relevant in 2025?
Facebook just hit a milestone: 21 years old. That’s the legal drinking age in the U.S. and, metaphorically, a sign of maturity. But as the platform reaches this symbolic adulthood, questions about i...
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