GitHub user Nikita Voloboev put together this list of privacy-focused alternative products for anyone concerned with privacy. Part of the reason that many people never switch from Google to alternative products is that it can seem hard to find alternatives. This list is a great resource for anyone looking to keep their data out of…
Email plays a vital role in how we communicate online. If you’ve decided to make privacy a priority by using alternatives to mainstream products on the internet, your email is another weak link you could likely improve on. Generally private email services use encryption to keep the contents of your emails hidden from anyone besides…
Before you delve into the many nuances that make up the services and products available to you from Amazon, it’s a good idea to know how this establishment handles its daily business duties. The evolution of this company rivals that of Walmart. The Amazon platform sells just about everything you can think of a few…
Social media, like Facebook and Twitter have greatly expanded people’s ability to connect with others around the world. However, it has also opened people up to being called out and targeted by people who disagree with them. One of the most prominent issues is known as ‘doxxing,’ which has become increasingly common in the past…
According to a report from Radware, the average cyberattack now costs a business $1.1 million. That is a considerable loss for any business to absorb. While phishing is one of the oldest tactics for cybercriminals, it is still one of the most common and it is still effective to this day. Much of this is…
In an increasingly complicated world, the internet has become a treacherous place. With more and more companies getting hacked due to a lack of cybersecurity, it’s becoming dangerous to leave your PC, MacBook, Android, iPhone, or windows laptop unprotected. Even with a security system installed onto your device doesn’t mean your device is protected. More…
Online security is not a subject to take for granted in this tech-savvy 21st century. Everyone is busy downloading or uploading data on the internet, exposing themselves to various cybercriminal attacks. By clicking on any suspicious link or visiting a disguised site, you could lose a chunk of data you have worked all your career…
The internet seems a young person’s world. After all, the people under 30 grew up with this constant sense of connection. For people who came to the internet later in life, the recommended security and privacy measures that have become as natural as “don’t talk to strangers” may not only seem like a foreign language,…
If you’re “searching” for something on the internet, there’s a good chance that you’re using Google. Google has created an ecosystem to collect people’s information, and their product line continues to expand. This expansion is just leading to more touch points with their users to collect their data. There are private alternatives to almost every…
As more and more of our lives becomes fully integrated with technology and internet connected tools, privacy becomes more important and more controversial. It’s important to consider the privacy implications of using certain tools, and deciding if it does enough to keep your data private. There have been a number of high profile data breaches…
One of the best ways to protect your privacy on the internet is to stay up-to-date on the most current threats and vulnerabilities. These privacy researchers, writers and experts all share some of the most complete and in-depth analysis on internet privacy and security issues. Ivan Diego Meseguer Ivan Meseguer is the EU Projects Director…
When it comes to privacy on the internet, people often push back against the biggest innovators and advancements because of the bad wrap they get on privacy issues. Machine learning is no exception. It worries people that their data will be processed with enough complexity to predict their future behavior. Current State of Privacy in…