Proper digital hygiene is an essential part of all of our online lives. Learn strategies and tactics for maintaining data protection and personal privacy online. Even a small amount of digital hygiene can be an effective barrier from identity theft and data breaches!
Staying safe and keeping your data protected is more important than ever. Follow these online privacy and security tips to make sure your privacy remains private. Are you worried about how much of your personal life and private data is out on the internet, vulnerable to hackers and cybercriminals? You aren’t alone. Online privacy and […]
Phishing is a form of social engineering that tricks users into sharing their personal information or logins in order to scam them. Have you ever received an unexpected email that looks to be from your bank asking to verify some personal information, but it looked just a tiny bit off? The email probably asked you […]
Trying to get rid of malware on your Mac, PC, iPhone or Android? Follow these steps. Malware can cause chaos inside your computer. Follow these steps on how to get rid of malware on nearly any device. It’s neither foolproof nor permanent, but you have to try to keep these terrible programs off your devices! […]
Follow these step-by-step instructions on how to opt out of BeenVerified, the people search website and clear your personal information from the internet. BeenVerified sells itself as the “everyday information company” that paints the people search website business as a common good. We aren’t here to argue there aren’t legitimate uses for these sites. But, […]
Cybercriminals have a new tool in their kit known as a SIM swap scam that can let them break into some of the most secure accounts that are protected by two-factor authentication. As smartphones get smarter and smarter, they are becoming ever more connected to nearly every aspect of our lives. Most of us have […]
Browser fingerprinting is a sneaky practice that allows marketers and data brokers to track you across the internet even if you use a VPN. Much like a human fingerprint, browser fingerprints are a very specific identifier. If you are concerned about privacy, you need to be aware of how browser fingerprinting works, and what you […]
Social Security number theft and identity theft are major headaches that can crush your credit score. Here’s what to do if someone steals your SSN number. The importance of your Social Security Number can’t be exaggerated. The nine-digit number is your connection to the Social Security Administration but goes far beyond that. It has become […]
Intelius is one of the oldest and most powerful people search websites. Follow these steps on how to opt-out of Intelius.com. So you want to remove yourself from Intelius. When it comes to people search websites, there are a few major players. Reviewers consider Intelius one of the “best” people search websites among others such […]
Follow these steps to permanently delete nudes from your phone, whether it is an iPhone or Android, and anything else that might be left behind for a new owner. We aren’t asking why you did it, who you sent them to or how long ago they were taken. You want to delete nudes from your […]
Follow these simple steps to opt-out of TruthFinder, the people search website. If it feels like there is an endless wave of people search websites that contain your personal information, you aren’t wrong. These sites, which often provide a multitude of information for free (and even more if you are willing to pay), can be […]
Seeing all of your personal information available on people search websites is scary. Follow these steps on deleting yourself from WhitePages and eliminating your personal info! People search websites are one of the most invasive parts of the internet. Whether you have heard of the concept or not, it’s likely you have seen them pop […]
LexisNexis is one of the world’s largest databases of personal information. It is possible to have yours deleted, but it’s not a guarentee. LexisNexis is one of the original people search databases that was groundbreaking during the 1970s in its move to make legal documents electronically available. Since then, the company has continued to grow […]
