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How Can You Protect Your Family on the Internet?

Nowadays, it seems more and more difficult to control the flow of your data on the web. Data brokers and hackers are hungry for your personal information. And unfortunately, theyโ€™re lurking around every digital corner. So, what can you do to protect yourself and your family while on the internet? We all value our personal […]

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Remove Yourself From Data Broker Databases

Data brokers scour the internet for your personal information and sell it to the highest bidder. And because of this, theyโ€™re a serious threat to the safety of you and your family. So, how can you remove yourself from data broker databases and protect your privacy? Your data privacy is under constant attack while you […]

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What is packet sniffing and how to prevent it

Take preventative steps to prevent packet sniffing, one of the most intrusive techniques used by hackers to steal personal information. The world of hacking is getting more and more complex as the years go by. It is a necessity for hackers as security systems and software updates are continuously blocking their attacks. One of the […]

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BeenVerified: Guide to Removing Yourself

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 โ€œeveryday information companyโ€ that paints the people search website business as a common good. We arenโ€™t here to argue there arenโ€™t legitimate uses for these sites. But, […]

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SIM swap scam: This is how thieves take control of your phone – and your online accounts

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 […]

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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 […]

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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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How To Remove Personal Information From The Internet

People search sites and data brokers post your private information for the world to see. They make money by collecting your information from a variety of public sources to create personal profiles that they sell to other people. Here’s how to remove your personal information from google and other sites! If you’ve ever done a […]