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How to Remove Yourself from True People Search

If you are searching for this solution it’s highly likely that your data is on True People Search If you’re uncertain that your data is on this particular public people search site, you can perform a simple Google Search with your name followed by “TruePeopleSearch.” Surprised by what you see from that search? You’re not […]

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Digital Hygiene ๐Ÿงผ

Prevent Social Engineering & Phishing By Deleting Your Data

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 […]

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Deleting Instagram and other social media accounts

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 […]

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Social media hygiene: How to delete tweets for good in 2021

Unfortunately, much of what you post online doesnโ€™t simply disappear if you delete it. Do you need to clean up your Twitter without deleting it entirely? Hereโ€™s how to permanently delete past tweets in 2021! For over a decade, Twitter has been an internet staple. In just a few short years after its launch in […]

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How can you stop Facebook and other sites from tracking you?

Tired of creepy ad suggestions crowding your timeline? Want to protect your privacy and improve your level of online security? Hereโ€™s how you can stop Facebook (and everyone else) from tracking you! By now weโ€™ve all heard of how companies track our activity while we browse. Nearly every site you come across while on the […]

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Behind the Data ๐Ÿ”

What are internet cookies? How do internet cookies work?

Cookies are perhaps the most common and widely known form of web tracker. But letโ€™s discuss what internet cookies are exactly. And letโ€™s talk about whether or not you should trust them. By now, nearly all of us have at least heard of cookies. And no, not the fresh-baked chocolate chip ones that your grandma […]

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What are the top people search sites?

People search sites are one of the most notorious forms of data brokers. Letโ€™s go over the most popular people search sites and how you can keep your info off of them! If youโ€™ve heard of data brokers, then youโ€™ve likely heard of People Search Sites. And if thatโ€™s the case, then you know how […]

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What are hackers? What are the different types of hackers?

Weโ€™ve all heard of hackers. But what are they? Why exactly are they so dangerous? And what are the most common types of hackers? We live in a digital age full of exciting advancements in technology. But the online world is rife with virtual dangers as well. Chief amongst those dangers is the threat of […]

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Privacy 101 ๐Ÿง 

What is phishing? Stop phishing emails in 2021

Phishing attacks are one of the most common scams on the web. And unfortunately, they can have disastrous effects for you and your loved ones. So, what is phishing and how can you stop it in 2021? Youโ€™ve probably heard of phishing. No, not the kind that involves a worm and a boat. This isnโ€™t […]

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Behind the Data ๐Ÿ”

What are web trackers? Which are the most common?

By now youโ€™re probably aware that your activity on the web is being tracked. But what exactly are web trackers? What are the different types of trackers? And most importantly, what can you do to stop them? We all love the internet. We enjoy the information it contains, the entertainment it offers, and the convenience […]

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Opt out of creepy social media suggestions

Platforms like Facebook and Instagram are constantly tracking you and suggesting people for you to add. So, how do you stop these creepy โ€œrecommendedโ€ pages on social media? Most of us have been active on the internet for years. Maybe even decades! And while we all enjoy the information, entertainment, and convenience it provides, the […]