Qubes OS – an operating system that sets the bar high for security and privacy has announced that they now accept Monero (XMR) donations. Qubes OS is an operating system that is built for virtualization of different operating systems. Unlike most other operating systems, you don’t have to install virtual machine software in Qubes. Why…
There are countless invasive apps collecting sensitive information from you via your phone. If you’re sick of that, there are more privacy-friendly alternatives. Just bear in mind that I can’t guarantee the following apps are private, I am simply using my best judgement to pick the least invasive apps. I always recommend checking the permissions…
Android phones have privileges and permissions that control which areas of your phone a given app can access. There are permissions that you — the user can turn off, and there are also mandatory permissions that you are not allowed to disable (this is a failure to respect users’ preferences, but that’s a topic for…
As of iOS 13, your iPhone doesn’t readily grant apps the ability to track your location all the time (it used to ask and then you could select the option to always allow it). Now, it keeps asking you if you want to grant apps access to your location as requested by the app. Unless:…
Blockchain has been making waves in the media and at the table in many companies for its ability to offer immutability and tamper evidence, reduced data corruption, enhanced security, among other benefits. However, blockchain is not ideal for everything — and privacy is one of those things. Social networks and search engines have been invading…
Another month, more security vulnerabilities and hacking incidents! This article won’t cover them all, but it does cover a few major security-related incidents and vulnerabilities you need to be aware of. WhatsApp Hack WhatsApp users need to update to the latest version, as data-stealing malware can be injected onto your device via a phone call…
Online privacy invasions are not only common across most apps, but you usually can’t opt out of the worst of them in everyday apps (even the ones you pay for!). To add insult to injury, they keep getting worse. Here are a few simple, easy ways to thwart many of (if not most of) the…
Android Q might let you block unknown numbers (like some spammers) and let you restrict location access for apps only when in use, according to a leak.
Your mobile phone is a gold mine of information for app developers, marketers, and unfortunately hackers, but not everyone wants to be tracked. Android does provide permissions to control access to your camera, microphone, photos, contacts, precise (GPS) location among other things. However it is difficult to give up the features offered by apps. Some…
Although many people use smartphones to browse the Internet, the majority of people still prefer to do it on their computer or laptop. If this is the case, you will be want to know how to make your internet connection secure and protect yourself from different problems associated with unsafe Internet usage. One of the best solutions…
Spotify’s new privacy policy left no stone unturned (and revealed some unfortunate facts). At least they were honest about it.
Today’s mobile technology and social media apps have been equipped with many features and apps that enable you to get turn-by-turn directions, save and access your data via cloud services, and much more, but as is the case with modern electronics. It is not used in the smartest way possible, and smart use of it…