Data Privacy Day is a global event celebrated on January 28 to raise privacy awareness and promote data privacy education. The day is celebrated in 50 countries worldwide, mainly in Europe, but includes the United States, Canada, Israel, and Nigeria.[1] This article will briefly discuss the day’s history, celebration, and what you can do to […]
Privacy Bee’s mission is to protect your personal information from exploitation, remove your personal information from the internet when necessary, and give you back control of your privacy. Privacy Bee offers several tools—many of them free—to put you back in control. For example, we provide every user with a 100% free data privacy dashboard with […]
First of all, we want to respect your time. If you’re simply looking for instructions on how to delete yourself from TruthFinder, you can find them in the final section of this article. However, you should know that removing data from a single source likely won’t do you much good. That’s because TruthFinder is just […]
Social engineering attacks have become increasingly prevalent in the digital age as cybercriminals have found new ways to exploit human nature for their own gain. Simply put, social engineering attacks use deceptive messages designed to get someone to do something they would not otherwise do. These attacks often involve psychological tactics such as a sense […]
You have almost certainly given Data Brokers the right to your personal information at some point. Data Brokers have become increasingly pervasive in our culture and daily lives. Yet, many people need to be made aware of this shadow industry that collects and sells our data without our consent, including personally identifiable information (PII). You […]
Spear phishing is a targeted email or electronic communication scam crafted to appear legitimate. Detecting a spear phishing message can be difficult without the appropriate knowledge due to the amount of personalized data acquired through the open web, Data Brokers, and People Search Sites. This article intends to provide you with everything you need to […]
Protect Yourself from PII Exposure
PII is any data that can identify an individual, such as name, address, Social Security number (SSN), driver’s license number, passport numbers, addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers. We focus on the dangers posed by PII exposure and the potential consequences. We also detail the different types of PII and how to protect yourself against […]
Is identity theft protection worth it? In short, it depends on a few different factors all of which are discussed. Identity theft is rising, leaving many concerned about their financial security. With so much of our life moving digital, having reliable protection against this crime seems rational. But determining whether or not identity theft protection […]
We are going to focus on how to remove yourself from True People Search. We’ll also share a generic template for how you can opt out of other data broker sites and get to work on owning your external data privacy. Please see the bottom of the article if you wish to get straight to […]
This article will focus on removing your personal information to prevent phishing and social engineering attacks. While we would prefer to dive into the heart of the article and tell you exactly how to delete your data, it is vital to understand a few details, especially in dealing with the latest attacks. Thus, it is […]
Twitch is the latest major platform to be exposed in a massive data leak. And while it may be interesting to get a look at how much Twitch streamers make, is that the real issue with the Twitch data breach? 2021 has been a turbulent year in the world of data. Companies such as T-Mobile […]
Tired of the endless scrolling? Wanting to reduce your digital footprint? Whatever your reason, you can follow these steps to learn how to delete your Instagram account in 2021. The past few years have established Instagram as one of, if not the most, popular platforms on all of social media. The app is a great […]