privacyGeolocation data brokers: What they do and what happens when they leak
The recent leak at major location-data broker, Gravy Analytics, shines a light on the implications of mass location-data collection.
surveillance
45 articles
messengersWhatsApp and Telegram account hijacking: How to protect yourself against scams
We look into every method of hijacking WhatsApp, Telegram, and other messaging accounts – from quishing to fake gifts and viruses, and ways to protect yourself against them.
Scams targeting lovers or the lovelorn
We examine a special breed of scams aimed at lovers, married couples, and singles. Read on to learn how to avoid falling for “Brad Pitt”.
emailPasswords 101: don’t enter your passwords just anywhere they’re asked for
How to avoid giving away your password to scammers when logging in to third-party sites or viewing “encrypted” or “confidential” documents.
How to set up security and privacy in ASICS Runkeeper
A detailed guide to configuring privacy settings in the ASICS Runkeeper running app.
How millions of Kia cars could be tracked
A vulnerability in Kia’s web portal made it possible to hack cars and track their owners. All you needed was the car’s VIN number or just its license plate number.
How to set up security and privacy in adidas Running (Runtastic)
A detailed guide on setting up privacy in the adidas Running app.
How to set up security and privacy in MapMyRun
A detailed guide to configuring privacy settings in the MapMyRun fitness tracker.
How to set up security and privacy in Nike Run Club
This guide will walk you through the essential privacy settings in the Nike Run Club training app.
How to set up security and privacy in Strava
Want to keep your runs, rides, and hikes private on Strava? This guide will walk you through the essential privacy settings in this popular fitness app.
Run for your data: Privacy settings in jogging apps
Running apps know a lot about their users, so it’s worth setting them up to ensure your data doesn’t fall into the wrong hands. Here’s how.
passwordsHow to snoop on Apple Vision Pro user passwords
Recent research describes a method for snooping on what Apple Vision Pro users enter on the virtual keyboard.
AndroidHow the Necro Trojan attacked 11 million Android users
At risk are users of modified versions of Spotify, WhatsApp, Minecraft, and other apps from Google Play.
TechnologyBusting digital superstitions
Even in 2024, the world is rife with digital paranoia and superstition. Is my smartphone tracking me? Will incognito mode make me invisible? This post answers these and lots of other related questions.
Telegram security: a sober look at the current situation
Worried about your access to Telegram and its privacy after Pavel Durov’s arrest? Here’s what you should (and shouldn’t!) do right now.
How to stop being tracked via Bluetooth beacons like AirTag
Small beacons like AirTag make it easy to find a lost wallet or keys — but are also often used for covert tracking. Now you can detect stalkers and protect yourself — regardless of what kind of smartphone you have.
MetaMeta wants to use your posts and photos to train AI… Or does it?
Training AI requires a colossal amount of data. Meta seems to have found a “brilliant” solution — using the personal data of its own users.
Don’t forget about Recall, because Recall won’t forget about you
The new AI function in Microsoft Windows has already been dubbed a “security nightmare” on the internet. What risks does it carry, and how to stay safe?
Other people’s smartphones are spying on your router. How to stop it
The exact location of your router is publicly available through global Wi-Fi geolocation databases. Let’s explore why this is necessary, and the risks it entails and how to mitigate them.
The incognito myth: how private browsing really works
How to use private browsing mode, what it doesn’t protect against, and why Google is deleting five billion dollars’ worth of user data.