Apple Updates: Better iCloud Security
Apple has made two important announcements that will enhance privacy for its users, and that could have important beneficial knock-on effects around the world: Wired reported that Apple has dropped…
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Is Elon Begging Us to Look for Twitter Alternatives? The Silver Lining of Twitter’s Deepening Woes
Whether or not you use the service, most of you are probably aware by now that Twitter is going through a tumultuous period following its purchase by Elon Musk. An…
Special Advisor to CJEU Confirms It’s a VPN’s World
For what is probably the first time, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), the EU's top court, is considering a case about the use of VPNs. When…
Fileless Malware: The Complete Guide
If you think viruses can only infect your devices via malicious files, think again. Fileless malware can unleash horror on your digital devices if you aren’t prepared. A recent study…
What is Data Privacy & What Can You Do About It?
What is Data Privacy and What You Can Do About It? Think about it for a moment. Would you share the combination to your safe with anyone? Would you leave…
How to Explain Parental Controls to Children and Implement Them Without a Fuss
Though possibly daunting, implementing parental controls in your household doesn’t have to be a negative experience. The main thing to remember is to respect your child’s autonomy while maintaining your…
PIA Is Leaving India Due to Data Collection Directive
The Indian government has announced a new data collection directive, No. 20(3)/2022-CERT-In, which goes into effect on June 27, 2022. The legislation forces data-handling companies, including VPNs, to collect customers’…
The EU’s New Digital Services Act — What Does it Mean for Global Privacy?
Three main bodies of the EU — the European Commission, European Council, and European Parliament — have reached a "political agreement" on the Digital Services Act (DSA). The new law…
Mental Health Apps Are Not As Private As You Think
Mental health apps have been in demand for a while now, but since the pandemic, their popularity grew by over 500%. I downloaded and used a few myself — mainly…
Google’s Radar Chip: Real-Time Biometric Data Collection
Digital surveillance comes in many forms. The traditional kind, where governments spy on you as you move around the Internet, is the easiest to take measures against. A good VPN…