privacy

What web beacons and tracker pixels are, what’s so obnoxious about them, and how to disable them.

Have you ever come across the words Secure DNS or Private DNS in your smartphone settings and security apps? It’s best to keep this feature enabled – it has many advantages.

New iPhone 14 wows with Emergency SOS feature for emergency calls via satellite. How does it work, and is it available on any other smartphone?

In a new study, security experts explore eavesdropping on phone conversations through a bug inside almost every smartphone. How dangerous is it?

We look at how secure password managers are against hacks, and how to protect your passwords as much as possible.

Here are a few tips on how to make your Untappd profile as private and secure as possible.

In late 2022, Apple announced a raft of new data protection features. Why does that matter to users?

Received an attractive job offer from a stranger? Be careful! It could be a scam…

A few words about why Telegram isn’t as secure as its developers boast.

Why it’s important to think about what data you share online, how to prevent being doxed, and what to do if you fail.

What to do if your secret messenger isn’t secret enough.

Six simple steps for personal digital security in 2023.

And more importantly — how to stop your passwords from being used by cybercriminals.

How to make sure a robot doesn’t spy on you, and can it function without internet access?

Why you shouldn’t trust a random period-tracking app, and what to look out for when choosing one.

Avast solutions have a pretty good reputation, but a handful of incidents call their safety into question. Read on to learn whether Avast can be trusted.

Introducing a bunch of new powerful features in Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection, which make the app even more convenient and helpful.

How things are privacy-wise on the social network Poparazzi.

Users of the Signal messaging app got hit by a hacker attack. We analyze what happened and why the attack demonstrates that Signal is reliable.

Google Play’s app descriptions have a new Data Safety section now. We explain why this isn’t such great news.

We explore the latest method for detecting hidden cameras and microphones described in one of the year’s best studies on personal security.