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. […]

Different countries often have different pricing for their streaming services. This happens because of the income disparity between different regions in the world. While users in the US might be paying $20 for a month of Netflix, someone in India will not even be paying $10. Keep in mind though, that the average person in […]

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 […]

If you are a Facebook user, you must have heard rumors that the social media giant eavesdrops on our conversations via the phone's microphone. Even though Facebook has denied this claim several times. Also, there is no concrete evidence to prove this. Nevertheless, the rumor is still quite disturbing. It is astonishing that after discussing […]

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. […]

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 […]

Over 4 billion people use mobile phone devices for communication, entertainment, and business round the clock. Now,  being productive is not possible without a smartphone. But some of these abundant mobile users create security threats for everyone that can hurt you financially, socially, and personally. Imagine someone steals your banking information from your cellphone and […]

Hacking has a bad image, yet some hackers render the internet a better and safer place. Whether they employ their capabilities for good or evil, hackers possess a wide range of abilities. Indeed, most people held negative attitude toward hacking. But can hacking be beneficial? The answer is suprisingly YES. That is, hacking can be […]

COVID-19 and growing computer and internet use by adults and students alike have led to a growth in the need for internet security. Even if you don't have children, it's a good idea to ensure they know how to keep themselves and their personal information safe online. Furthermore, the ongoing pandemic led people to stay […]

Today, almost everybody has a smartphone. These smartphones assist us in connecting to friends through calls and social media, carrying out transactions through our banks, keeping medical records, education, etc. Smartphones have enabled us to store our information and files in the cloud for easy access and retrieved from anywhere. It’s thus no doubt that […]

Are you ever just sitting down with your friends and talking about a hiking trip that you have been meaning to take for a few months now? Amid the conversation, you glance down at your phone and swipe through your Facebook. And you might immediately notice several ads for sleeping tents, hiking gear, and bags. […]

Email Service Provider is a piece of software. It allows an organization to maintain and distribute email marketing messages. An uncomplicated way of explaining it is that email service providers are technology firms. These companies let individuals create email groups and deliver emails more easily. As e-marketing has grown in popularity, a growing number of […]

Every user deserves secure browsing when they surf the internet. A web browser is an interface that allows you to share information and download data on the internet. It contains a lot of your personal information that malware can compromise. Thus, Internet security and privacy must be your priority while choosing any browser. There are […]

It is very difficult to say that we have never used any service offered by the Big Tech Companies. After all, who else provides better services to the wider market than them?  If a corporation handles data gathering and analysis efficiently, it has access to a plethora of information about customer behavior. Companies utilize this […]

In this age of datafication, people are encircled by a society that often wants to see and record other people's private communications for their selfish motives. As a result, hackers are more likely to be successful in breaching the security features of any encrypted messaging software. Among these, messaging apps are the most convenient and […]

Cybersecurity is one of the most sensitive topics of 2022 a s the world is becoming more connected thanks to the internet and our entire lives and moving from the physical world to the digital. We are using our handheld devices more. And we spend time without the internet feels like a prison sentence. While […]

Nowadays, cybercrimes are pervasive and much more intrusive. That's why people should learn how to protect themselves online. The answer is Virtual Private Network (VPN). With a VPN, you can protect your privacy and access geo-restricted information. Also, you could avoid censored networks, and do a whole lot more. Have you seen your friends using […]