AI Chatbots Won’t Win Your Heart, but They Will Harvest Your Data
A year ago, we wrote that ChatGPT is a privacy disaster waiting to happen. One of the issues we mentioned was that the new generation of highly convincing chatbots encourage…
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Static vs. Dynamic IP Addresses: Different Types of IP Addresses Explained
Should you be using a static or dynamic IP address? Which is better? And what’s the deal with dedicated and shared IP addresses? We’re not surprised you have questions. Your…
Two Years After Privacy Risks of Client-Side Scanning Paper Was Published, It’s Time for Governments to Move On
Back in 2021, we wrote about an important preprint written by 13 of the world’s top security gurus, including Ross Anderson, Whitfield Diffie, Ronald L. Rivest, and Bruce Schneier. It…
iPhone Security: How Safe Are iPhones?
Do iPhones and security go hand in hand? Some would say so. Apple is known for its security-first approach, with a suite of features centered around protecting your data and…
Federal Trade Commission Warns Data Brokers about the Uncontrolled Sale of Raw Location Data
A couple of weeks ago, we wrote about an important order from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). It set minimum privacy requirements for biometric surveillance in commercial settings, and…
Top Privacy and Productivity Browser Extensions for Chrome and Firefox
Looking for an extra boost of privacy while you’re surfing the web? We don’t blame you. Almost every website you visit is spying on your data, including your search history,…
How Massive Server-to-Server Data Transfers Represent a Hidden Threat to Privacy
It's well known that we are routinely tracked whenever we use the internet. Most people also understand that the primary business model online is surveillance advertising, whereby huge quantities of…
What Are VPN Apps & Why You Need Them
The internet is an essential part of our lives, but being constantly connected makes retaining your privacy a challenge. Ever seen an ad encouraging you to download a VPN app…
Chrome vs Safari Security Showdown: Which One Keeps You Safe in 2024?
Let’s be honest, it doesn’t matter which browser you choose, pretty much all of them collect your data and leave your online security at risk in one way or another.…
The Latest Instalment in the Privacy Battle between Max Schrems and Meta Just Dropped
Last month we wrote about the latest development in a long-running saga to make Meta abide by the EU’s GDPR privacy law. It’s a vital battle for two reasons: first,…