There are scammers on every single social media network out there and LinkedIn is no different. But the types of scams on LinkedIn are different from those on Facebook and Twitter. For example, on the Facebook marketplace, people might be scamming you by selling something that is absurdly overpriced or damaged. On LinkedIn, scams focus on a person's professional […]
Does your partner know where you went and with whom you went last night? Even though you said nothing to them. Some specific conversations which you had with your friend or a member of your family, but your partner is also aware of it? If you are curious about how they know this, then the […]
Since the launch of AirTag and SmartTag, two Bluetooth trackers that allow users to locate items or people by tracking their Bluetooth signal, numerous reports of stalking and privacy concerns have been reported. While these devices are to keep track of your belongings, they can also be useful to track your movements and personal information. […]
Often we forget that the small device in our pocket is no longer a device used for communication but rather a portable computer. There is no such concept of 'well protected in the digital age in the digital age. Whether computers or mobiles, our devices are vulnerable to viruses and malicious malware all the time. […]
Phishing attacks have been taking place ever since the internet became accessible to everyone. But as smartphones and mobile devices became affordable, we needed a new term Smishing is a name given to phishing attacks that take place over mobile devices. What is smishing? Similar to phishing, smishing is when someone manipulates you into giving […]
Online privacy includes a wide range of systems, methods, and ideas aimed at providing more privacy and security to individual users and other parties when using the global Internet. Compulsory privacy declarations on internet sites, data exchange controls, data transparency projects, and other forms of internet privacy exist. Users value privacy and anonymity on the internet. […]
With over 50 million US users, Venmo is one of the most widely used mobile payment apps. Bills, rent, and cheques can all be split more easily this way. It’s also a lot quicker than sending money via wire transfer. Scammers, of course, are always lurking around any transaction involving money. What is Venmo, and […]
Companies all over the world are using artificial intelligence to learn about their users. Some regions like the European Union do have laws in place to stop this from happening without your consent. There are still a lot of other regions that simply do not care about privacy. But whether you like it or not, […]
Picture this. It’s Saturday morning and you’re hanging out at your native cafe using the free Wi-Fi to catch up on some tasks you couldn’t quite get to during your busy week. Sound familiar? This can be a typical situation for several people. However, did you recognize you may be unaware of some threats lurking […]
We all use apps on our devices. Sometimes, we download them from the official app store of our device manufacturers, such as Google Play or Apple App Store. Other times, we get apps from unofficial or unauthorized app stores. These are known as third-party apps stores. You may have heard of some of these popular […]