Tag Archives: privacy

What is the ‘Yahoobleed’ Bug and How It Affects You

One security expert discovered that opening a simple email attachment could lead to a massive leak in secure information. Find out how you can protect yourself.

How Do Websites Know You’re Using an Ad Blocker?

For several years, websites with paid advertisements seemed to be losing the fight against ad blockers. But now, they're striking back with a vengeance!

How Safe is My Information on Food Delivery Apps?

We may love the convenience of food delivery apps, but how safe is our information while we wait for total bliss to be delivered to us?

Why You Should Be Worried About Your Phone’s Cached Data

Not sure what cached data actually is? That could be the reason your Android phone is loading slowly or malfunctioning — you’ve never deleted your cache.

Here’s Why Your Phone Connected to a Public Wi-Fi Network

While out in public, you've probably looked down at your phone to see that it connected automatically to a network called "xfinitywifi" or "optimumwifi." Why?

Do Apps Have Access to Your Location 24/7?

You might think you have a handle on your Android apps’ permissions settings. But what about those pesky apps using your location in the background?

How to Make Losing Your Phone Less Scary

What if someone hacks your phone the next time you lose it? Here is what you can do to make the anxiety of a lost phone just a bit easier.

How Safe Are Dog Walking Apps for Your Privacy?

When it comes to downloading a dog walking app from the Play store, you may want to think twice. Research any app you’re interested in before downloading one.

What a Third-Party DNS Service Can Do For You

Is your Internet too slow on your smartphone? Here’s a way to boost your Wi-Fi speed and functionality in a surprisingly simple way.

How to Protect Your Privacy if Your Webcam is Hacked

Your privacy online becomes more and more important if hackers aim to control your webcam. Try one of these four methods to ensure your webcam’s privacy.

Use DFNDR’s App Lock Feature to Lock Your Apps

The security of your personal information should be one of your top concerns. Learn how to — and why you should — protect your apps with a password.

Protect Your Private Photos in a Private Gallery!

With DFNDR’s Private Gallery, you no longer have an excuse for leaving intimate photos exposed on your phone. Learn how it works now.

How to Easily Stay Anonymous on LinkedIn

You know it's possible to browse LinkedIn anonymously, but how in the world does that work? Read on for two ways to browse through those profiles in secret.

Is Facebook Listening to Your Mic to Create Targeted Ads?

Reports of Facebook listening to users via their phone’s mics have gone viral. Is this just a conspiracy theory or should you worry about your privacy?

Do Social Networks Respect Your Privacy?

It depends how you define “privacy.” After all, you trust social networking sites with your information. They might know you better than you know yourself.

Your Guide to Tightening Facebook’s Security Settings

We all know of someone who has had his or her Facebook hacked. Learn how to strengthen your account’s security settings with this guide.

Google’s Password Alert Tool Helps Prevent Phishing Attacks

Password Alert helps you prevent phishing attacks from the Internet. Here are some of the tool’s benefits and a guide to setting the tool up.

Your Guide to Controlling Your Permissions on Android

Your Android phone allows applications to have limited access to your phone's information for security purposes. Learn more about Android's permissions here.

Your Digital Footprint and Why it Matters

You might think that your digital footprint doesn’t have any connection to your online security. But unfortunately, you couldn’t be more wrong.

Keep Your Digitally-Savvy Teen Safe Online

Your teen might be constantly connected to one tech device or another. But that doesn’t mean that he or she makes the best choices to stay safe online.

Why You Should Be Concerned About the Privacy of Your Phone

Are you aware of and worried about the security risks presented by your apps and cloud storage system? You should be. Read on to find out why.

Back at College? Keep Your Info. Safe on Public Wi-Fi

While you’re living and working on campus, your Internet is never going to be private. It’s even more important to be careful to keep your information secure.