It’s time to get proactive about your data privacy by incorporating these digital security and privacy tools into your online life. Digital security and privacy are becoming nearly as important as staying private and secure in the “real” physical world. As the realities of real-life and digital life continue to merge, it’s more important than […]
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The top browser fingerprinting checkers to protect your data privacy
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: What to do if someone steals your SSN
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 […]
What is cryptojacking and how to prevent it
Cryptojacking can eat up the computing power of your mobile device and computer without you ever knowing it. Follow our guide on what cryptojacking is and how you can ensure no one is controlling your devices. Maybe you are trying to ride the rocket “to the moon” with the meme-friendly DogeCoin. Or, maybe you heard […]
How To Opt Out Of Intelius: Easiest Guide!
Intelius is one of the oldest and most powerful people search websites. Here’s How To Remove Yourself From Intelius Want off Intelius? This mega people search site can be a major privacy headache. With over 20 billion records, Intelius is considered a top data broker. Right up there with Spokeo and Whitepages. They’ve expanded through […]
How to permanently delete nudes from your phone
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 […]
What are computer cookies and when you should accept them
So, what are the different types of internet cookies and why are you seeing so many pop-ups now? Cookies are nothing new on the Internet, but the neverending pop-up notifications nearly everywhere you browse are. Cookies, in short, are a way for websites to identify return users. They are like a trail of crumbs that […]
TruthFinder Opt Out Guide: The EASIEST Method
Follow these simple steps to opt out of TruthFinder. What is TruthFinder? TruthFinder may not be the most well-known people search website, but it is a powerful database that contains a massive amount of records. The company, which launched in 2015, bills itself as a background checking service and among other records, boasts that it […]
How To Opt-Out Of Whitepages: 8 Easy Steps!
Opt out of white pages: Remove your name, address, phone number, and more! 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 up in the results of any search engine query of a name. That’s why […]
Take these 8 mobile security threats seriously
Hackers are getting more sophisticated in their approaches and companies need to be aware of the most dangerous mobile security threats facing them. During the 2000s, it seemed like only those in suits at the top of the business chain were equipped with Blackberries and other early smartphone technologies. Fast forward 20 years and nearly […]