What Happens to Your Data After You Close an App?
You open an app to order food, check your bank balance, chat with friends, or catch up on the latest news. A few minutes later, you close it […]
Posts in category Privacy
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Going to Watch the World Cup? Your Phone Knows More About You Than You Think
Going to watch the World Cup? Without even noticing it, your phone follows almost every decision you make that day. It shows you the route to the bar, […]
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Can Tap-to-Pay Cards Be Cloned? Myth or Real Risk?
Can someone clone your card just by standing near your bag? Could you lose money without noticing simply because your card was in your pocket? Or is tap-to-pay […]
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That QR Code on Your Bar Table During the Game: Would You Scan It Without Thinking?
A QR code on a bar table could hide a phishing link. Learn how to spot fake stickers, check the URL, and protect your phone and payment data. […]
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World Cup 2026 Streams: How to Tell Safe Links from Dangerous Ones
Kickoff is minutes away. You search for a 2026 World Cup stream and receive a link in a group text promising free access and high-definition video. It looks […]
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What Can Public Wi-Fi See on Your Phone During the World Cup?
Public Wi-Fi can expose more than you think during the World Cup. Here’s what networks can see, what they shouldn’t, and how to stay safer. You’re at a […]
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Pix Gains Momentum Abroad: Convenience and Security for Brazilian Travelers
Travel is about new experiences — and making payments without hassle is a crucial part of that. Pix, Brazil’s instant payment system developed by the Central Bank, has […]
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Avoid the Tinder Swindler: how to date online safely
Tinder Swindler: A Scammer By Any Name How To Protect Yourself on Tinder and Online
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Are Your Apps Leaking Data? How To Know and What To Do
One of the ways we make our world more convenient these days is by loading apps from platforms, services, and companies we buy from or consult frequently. Most […]
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What is Your Personal Data? And How To Know Where It Goes
Headlines about data leaks and unauthorized sharing of personal data continue to proliferate.
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Here Are the Pros and Cons of Find My Friends
Although this app has helped people to stay in touch and keep friends safe by revealing their location, there are many considerable drawbacks to keep in mind.
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How to Hide Private Files on Your Computer or Smartphone
We all have information that we’d rather keep hidden, but what’s the best way to store your data from wandering eyes?
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Going to College Next Year? Beware of Cyber Attacks
Higher education institutions are being targeted by hackers.
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Want Facebook to Stop Tracking Your Browser History? Ask Them
A new feature aims to keep your browser and personal history protected.
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Alexa or Google Home Could Be Spying on You
The AI assistants you think are helping you could be monitoring your every move.
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Pump Up Your Gaming in 2018
If your Android device has been lagging in the gaming department, consider these tips to boost your gameplay.
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Hackers Might be Able to Take Control of Your Smart Car
With the advancement of automotive technology, your next car might be as vulnerable to security attacks as your current computer or smartphone.
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Are Your Healthcare Files at Risk of Being Hacked?
With the rise of targeted healthcare system attacks, your health data may not be as safe as you think.
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5 Fast Ways to Boost Your Phone’s Speed Quickly
Stuck with a phone that’s slow? Here are some tips and tricks to free up RAM memory and battle a sluggish phone.
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Net Neutrality is Dead: Here’s What That Means For You
Learn how to take the power back from your internet service provider after the recent repeal of net neutrality.
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How Taxis Are Upping Their Tech Game to Compete with Uber
How can taxis up their game to compete with ride-sharing services without totally abandoning what makes them so special and unique? There’s an app for that.
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3 Court Cases That Shaped the Modern Internet
The modern Internet was shaped by a number of court cases, and these three might be the most important in establishing the Internet we now know.
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All About the Trusted Contacts Feature on Facebook
Have you seen Facebook's “Trusted Contacts” feature? Find out why the new feature has been added and what you can do to make sure you don't have to use it.
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The Net Neutrality Battle Could Affect Your Access to Netflix
The FCC will soon be voting on net neutrality, and their ruling could dramatically change the Internet as we know it. Find out how this will impact you.