Beginner’s guide to encryption
Encryption is a pretty simple concept to understand, however, since it’s thrown around a lot in the online privacy space, some people might think it’s something that can only be…
Guides
What is Off-The-Record (OTR) Messaging?
Whether you’re a journalist trying to send private information, a businessperson sharing some confidential corporate details, or having an affair behind your spouse’s back, OTR (Off the Record) messaging can…
How to remove your voice search history from Amazon, Google or Siri
Many people report strange targeted adverts showing up after a specific conversation with someone. The general consensus is that our mobile devices and smart tech is monitoring us, which is…
How to protect against keyloggers
Keyloggers – those pesky pieces of malware that track whatever you do on your device. They log all keystrokes you make and can record everything – from the websites you…
What is Pretty Good Privacy (PGP)?
Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) is a pretty good way to encrypt your files and emails. It works on the public key-private key method. Let’s say you have a mailbox in…
Why you should use a password manager
“You should always use strong passwords. Also, use a different password for each account. Additionally, you should keep changing passwords regularly.” You must’ve heard this several times. While it sounds…
Why Your Phone’s Data Network is More Secure than Public Wi-Fi
Oh, the sweet lure of a public Wi-Fi. It’s public, it’s free, and it lets you check your social media networks without wasting your mobile data. Don’t you just love…
Why a passcode is better than biometric access
TL/DR: Don't use your fingerprintsor facial recognition as access passwords. Biometric access is not secure. Fingerprints or facial recognition as passwords are not legally protected. You can't change your fingerprints or…
How to Use Crypto Anonymously part 1: Bitcoin Isn’t as Anonymous as You Think
Back in 2012, the FBI published a now-infamous report on Bitcoin. It called Bitcoin a “venue for individuals to generate, transfer, launder, and steal illicit funds with some anonymity.” Not…
What is Two-Factor or Multi-Factor Authentication?
A colleague got to know your password and BAM, your account is hacked. Strong passwords are good. But they’re not good enough. That’s why you need two-factor or multi-factor authentication.…