Tesla data breach was caused by “insider wrongdoing”
A Tesla data breach that affected 75,000+ users was caused by “insider wrongdoing,” according to Maine’s Attorney General.
Online privacy: Eight ways to mitigate Google and Facebook tracking
The concerns surrounding online privacy have become more significant than ever before; here are some tips to help mitigate big tech tracking.
How to use your Android phone to tell if an unknown AirTag is tracking you
Android devices now have the ability to natively detect if a rogue AirTag is tracking your location. Follow these four easy steps to enable it!
Public Wi-Fi: Five reasons you should never use it
In this article, we’ll explore five compelling reasons why you should think twice before connecting to public Wi-Fi networks.
The problem of convenience: Why consumers always choose convenience over privacy
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the balance between convenience and privacy has become an ever-present challenge.
The Illusion of Privacy: Why using Linux and a Degoogled Phone may not completely safeguard your data
While using Linux and a Degoogled Phone may increase your security profile, there are problems going this route as well. One of the traps new users can fall for is the illusion of privacy.
Meta’s Threads by Instagram collects A LOT of data
The newest social media app to hit the market is Meta’s Threads by Instagram. It turns out, it tracks a whole lot of information when in use.
Ten VPN services worth looking into in 2023
VPN services are a popular way for users to add a layer of protection to their online activity, here are ten services worth looking into in 2023.
MeWe opening up profiles for web view without an account
MeWe, an alternative social network, has announced it will be opening up MeWe to allow others to see your profile on the web even if they aren’t a user.
Dental insurance company MCNA hit with ransomware attack
Dental insurance company MCNA (Managed Care of North America) has been hit by a ransomware attack exposing the data of nearly 9 million users.
Amazon fined $25 million by FTC for child privacy violations involving Alexa
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has fined Amazon $25 million for allegedly violating child privacy through Alexa.
Here are five cybersecurity measures a small business can use to safeguard its online presence
Protecting your small business’s online presence is essential to maintain customer trust; here are five cybersecurity measures a small business can implement.
Vehicle Privacy Report provides users with a way to check what data carmakers collect
If you ever wondered what data your car might be collecting, there is a new tool for that, and it’s called Vehicle Privacy Report.
Tesla employees may have shared customers’ private videos and images
A special report filed by Reuters claims that Tesla employees may have accessed and shared customer videos and images amongst themselves.
Why a VPN is good for privacy, security, and protecting online identity
Stay safe and secure online with a VPN. Learn about the benefits of using a virtual private network, including encryption, bypassing censorship, and protecting your online identity.
The state of security in consumer electronics
With all of these connected devices being installed in our homes, I had hoped that consumer electronics security would be a significant focus, however, even now, this does not appear to be the case.
‘Tis the season; watch out for card skimming
Card skimming is one of the sneaky ways thieves attempt to steal people’s credit card numbers, so watch out for them.
Regulators in Ireland fine Meta $277M for breaking EU privacy rules
The parent company of Facebook, Meta, has been fined $277M (265M euros) by regulators in Ireland for breaking EU privacy rules.
Some essential methods to keep your data safe from cyberattacks
There are many things you can do to mitigate the threat of cyberattacks; here are a handful of essential methods you can use.
How convenience and ease of use outweigh our desire for privacy
If your goal is to get as much privacy and remove as much data from big tech as possible, you almost have to disconnect completely.
Deloitte verifies PIA (Private Internet Access) VPN’s No Logs Policy
PIA invited Deloitte to review its network and management systems, which confirmed the VPN does indeed store no logs or details that can be used to identify users or activities.
Are we tired of being tracked yet?
Are you tired of being tracked? I know I am. Ad tracking from big tech companies and advertisers has me at my wit’s end.
This children’s hospital network was giving kids’ information to Facebook
When parents scheduled an appointment for their children on the Nemours page, Facebook received that information. Read on for more!
Facebook is receiving sensitive medical information from hospital websites
Experts say some hospitals’ use of an ad tracking tool may violate a federal law protecting sensitive health information.
Facebook promised to remove “sensitive” ads. Here’s what it left behind…
Facebook pledged to remove race, health conditions, and political affiliation from ad-targeting options, but The Markup found advertisers can still easily target the same people.
Motherboard report claims the CDC tracked millions of phones during COVID lockdowns
A new report from Motherboard claims that the CDC tracked millions of phones to see if Americans were following COVID lockdown orders.
Applied for student aid online? Facebook saw you
Applied for student aid online? The FAFSA form included code that sent personal information back to Facebook. Read on for more!
Following Markup Investigation, U.S. Regulators Questioned Life360’s Data Practices
After The Markup broke the Life 360 story, the family safety company was approached by regulators about its data sales.
