What is an evil twin attack, and should they worry you?

January 26th, 2024 in Privacy deep dives

An evil twin attack is a cyberattack that occurs when an attacker  sets up a malicious WiFi network that mimics a legitimate one, often in…

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What is internet censorship, and how does it work?

March 16th, 2022 in Privacy deep dives

The internet was founded on the idea that it would be a free and open space for expression. Unfortunately, internet censorship is becoming more common…

How to bypass internet censorship

March 10th, 2022 in How-to

A VPN is a powerful tool used by millions to bypass most forms of government censorship It is an unfortunate fact that more and more…

How to protect your privacy on dating apps

February 14th, 2022 in How-to

Back in 2019, we did a deep dive into what you can do to protect your privacy on dating apps while still matching with people.…

What is an IP address?

January 14th, 2022 in Privacy basics

Everything you need to know about IP addresses An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a numerical label that uniquely identifies every device that connects to…

US data protection: Online habits and data breaches

January 12th, 2022 in Privacy deep dives

Our survey reveals US online data protection habits and how common data breaches are. As an organization building an internet where privacy is the default,…

What is Incognito mode (Private Browsing) and is it really private?

January 7th, 2022 in Privacy basics

Incognito mode, or Private Browsing, is a privacy setting in your browser that lets you surf the web more privately. But how private is it?…

What is AES encryption?

December 17th, 2021 in Privacy deep dives

AES is a fast, efficient, and secure encryption standard. Certified by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), AES is used by the United…

What is bloatware and is it a security risk?

December 9th, 2021 in Privacy basics

Bloatware is unwanted software pre-installed on new PCs, laptops, and mobile devices by the device manufacturer, OS developer, or network carrier. It is not usually…

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How to watch blocked YouTube videos

December 5th, 2021 in How-to

YouTube is a global platform that attracts over two billion unique users every month from all around the world. Unfortunately, this does not mean that…

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