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No matter where you live, a VPN can provide you with greater peace of mind when using the internet. But when you’re traveling internationally, it becomes an absolute necessity. Internet laws in foreign countries are …
Passports and Privacy: Five Reasons Why You Need a VPN for International Travel CONTINUE READING
You provide some of it voluntarily on your social media profiles. Signup forms and surveys request other pieces of it. And even more, is sneakily gathered on just about every website you visit. Regardless of …
So what exactly is the darknet? It sounds so scary that it must be illegal, right? Well, not exactly … let’s explore this further. The darknet is an encrypted network built over the existing internet. …
What Is the DARKNET (aka the Dark Web)? And How You Can Access It. CONTINUE READING
Ever since the internet became mainstream, a great debate has taken place both in and out of techie circles: which web browser is the best? In the past, positions have been chosen based on UI …
Which Is the Most SECURE & PRIVATE Web Browser? CONTINUE READING
You’ve heard all the warnings from your parents and teachers a million times: social media is a distraction from learning and has no place in school. But the reality is that sometimes you just want …
Classroom Censorship: How to UNBLOCK Instagram at School CONTINUE READING
Browser fingerprinting has recently become a buzzword in the online privacy community. But do you know what, exactly, it is? If not, we don’t blame you. It’s a little-known – but extremely powerful – way …
How Browser FINGERPRINTING Works (and How to STOP It) CONTINUE READING
What Is Internet Privacy? On Big Data Tactics and Personal Data Protections A few years ago, you’d rarely hear about internet privacy outside of industry journals and techie blogs. Today, it’s absolutely everywhere, from coffee …
What Is Internet PRIVACY? (And Why It Matters) CONTINUE READING
We’ve all got that one friend who’s, frankly, terrible at computer security. It can be pretty painful watching them close 20 pop-up ads and spammy notifications every time the computer turns on. You can’t help …
We entrust websites with a lot of personal information. From your preferred entertainment to your deepest secrets, it’s all stored in your browser and search histories. And the government is well aware of this. Law …
Sing a Song of Security: Warrant Canaries and Why They’re Important CONTINUE READING
You’re sick of paying hundreds of dollars a month for the privilege of watching ads on cable. Your cord-cutting research has led you to try out various streaming services. But those aren’t really scratching that …
We can all agree that connectivity is one of the most critical parts of computing. It’s not just about getting online and exchanging data. The various apps on our computers connect with one another, too, …
Qubes OS Review: Squaring Up Against Malware and More CONTINUE READING
When you want a little extra privacy online, your first instinct is probably to open up an Incognito browser window. That dark background, shadowy figure icon and the name “Incognito” sure do make you feel …
Is a Browser in Incognito Mode Really Private? CONTINUE READING
Ever wished that digital security was more accessible? That you could effectively protect your files and data from threats without spending half your time looking up technical terms? Or that your OS itself could provide …
Subgraph OS Review (SIMPLE on the Surface, SOLID at the Core) CONTINUE READING
Penetration Testing Web Resources Resources to practice penetration testing and to prepare for the Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certification. VulnHub https://www.vulnhub.com Reading about digital security can only get you so far. VulnHub provides the …
Penetration Testing and Capture the Flag (CTF) Labs CONTINUE READING
Your regular OS usually works just fine, but you can’t help but be a little worried about security. All those news stories about malware, hacking, data harvesting and other digital nastiness just get to you …
Ahh… vacation! You’ve worked hard to earn this little getaway, and you’ve decided to treat yourself. Hotels are sterile and overpriced, so you went with an Airbnb out in the country instead. And you’re glad …
How to TELL If Your Airbnb Host Is SPYING on You (the Spy Who Hosted Me) CONTINUE READING
As you make your morning rounds on social media, you notice a new ad on your Facebook feed. It’s for that clothing store you were clicking around on last night. And it’s offering you free …
Advertising IDs: How Mobile Devices TRACK You (the Spy in Your Pocket) CONTINUE READING