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Private browsing how to: Tips to shield your browsing history

Private browsing isn’t as perfect as you may believe, but it does do a good job of shielding your internet history and searches. Private browsing, the ultimate tool for when you need to make sure whatever you are searching for doesnโ€™t come back to haunt you. The secret way to flip your browser to private […]

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Privacy 101 ๐Ÿง 

What is cookie theft and session hijacking?

Session hijacking is an extremely intrusive way hackers have been stealing your personal data. Here is our list of session hijacking countermeasures to protect you from cookie theft. Cookie theft is a lot more complicated than keeping a lid on your cookie jarโ€ฆ Crummy cookie jokes aside, cookie theft (also called session hijacking) is one […]

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Digital Hygiene ๐Ÿงผ

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 […]

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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 […]

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Remove yourself from the internet with these 5 tools

These 5 privacy tools help you remove your personal information from the internet. It’s a process but can be a worthwhile way to prevent identity theft. It’s not so easy to remove yourself from the internet! Our world is filled with data and that makes it quite challenging to find and delete personal information. But […]

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What is browser fingerprinting? Here’s how to prevent it

What is browser fingerprinting? It’s creepy, that’s what! It tracks your online behavior, allowing others to know who you are as you browse the internet — all without any need for account logins or cookies. Just like a human fingerprint, your browser has a set of unique traits that can be traced back to you […]