All posts tagged "Web Privacy"

Pokémon Go is a hit, but has some serious problems to consider

(TECH NEWS) We've spoken endlessly about the enthusiasm behind Pokémon Go, but for many rewards, there is a risk. In this case,...

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Super Logout logs you out of 30 sites instantly with one click

Super Logout logs you out of 30 sites instantly with one click, great for public computer use or getting your Gmail on...

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Vizio smart tvs giving advertisers your viewing data, IP address?

Vizio smart tvs are different than their competitors - here's how they may be selling you out, putting your privacy at risk.

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Dropbox refuses to deal with user’s photos visible to another user

We recently uncovered that one Dropbox user could see another's content, but Dropbox has yet to issue a fix or even a...

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What Ashley Madison hackers released (how Eric Schmidt was vindicated)

When hackers unveiled email addresses and transaction data on millions of Ashley Madison users last night, they vindicated Eric Schmidt's callous statements...

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Business News

Is eBay openly giving out your personal data?

Did you know that there is a long held policy at eBay that makes your personal data vulnerable? If you've ever made...

Our privacy gets violated because we no longer believe it exists #study

If we don't expect privacy from social networks or credit cards, is it realistic for us to expect them to protect our...

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Business Articles

Cybersecurity tips every small business owner must know

Cybersecurity threats exist for all companies and their customers - what you must know to keep yourself safe.

Just how safe is your Internet browser?

(Tech News) In the past year, the top 5 browsers have had over 186 vulnerabilities; from malicious URLs to cyber infections: what...

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White House pushes for stronger online consumer protections

(Tech News) The White House has announced a handful of bills aimed directly at protecting consumers as they navigate the web.

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Private Instagram accounts prove not so private after all

(Social Media) Instagram recently patched a hole in their users' privacy settings. Up until this patch some users photos, even though marked...

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Why you might use Cyph, the new secured communication platform

(Tech News) There are advantages and disadvantages to using an anonymous chat client - do you know the reasons for and power...

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How to quickly know if an app is going to invade your privacy

(Tech News) When you download an app, do you know if it will violate your privacy, or if your information is safe?...

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Comcast threatens to cut off customers that use a specific web browser

(Tech News) For users of one browser, Comcast is making assumptions about their use and threatening to end their contract, which could...

Do you really know how many people have access to your Google Drive?

(Tech News) Whether you did it on purpose or not, you've given people access to documents on your Google Drive account, so...

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Facebook changes default privacy settings

(Social Media) Facebook has updated the privacy settings for the account defaults, but it is not a privacy fail-safe; you still need...

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Has the Heartbleed bug really harmed anyone?

(Tech News) The Heartbleed bug has nabbed headlines for weeks, but has it actually done damage to anyone? It depends on who...

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Be extremely cautious before you use Getty’s “free” photos

(Tech News) Getty Images is now offering millions of free professional photos for your site, but the Terms of Service outline some...

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How to quickly and completely disappear online

(Tech News) If you're in danger, or feel like your privacy has been violated, this is the complete guide to quickly pulling...

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Hidden Google Chrome privacy issues you should know about

(Tech News) Google Chrome is well regarded as one of the best web browsers around, but not everything you do is as...

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Watering hole attacks? Ransomware? What are hackers up to today?

(Tech News) Hackers never stop, and they never quit, and the truth is that they've gotten much more sophisticated. Let us examine...

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Man jailed for Google+ sending an invitation to his ex?

(Social Media) After a heated restraining order, a man was jailed for his Google+ account inadvertently sending an invitation to his ex.

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Lawsuit alleges Facebook “Likes” pages for you without consent

(Social Media) Facebook is in hot water for a major privacy breach, allegedly "liking" Facebook pages for you by mining links in...

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Your phone is keeping tabs on your location: how to opt out

(Tech News) Location tracking isn't unique to Apple iPhones, as Google is keeping tabs on everywhere you go. The good news is...

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Shocking stats about email data: are you safe?

(Tech News) When you send an email with an attachment, you may not be considering what happens to it after it's out...

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Top 10 companies that mine and sell your data: opt out now

(Tech News) Data mining is increasingly frequent, and it is alarming how many companies are selling information about you; here is how...

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Google, Microsoft, Facebook, others form coalition on spying

(Tech News) The nation's largest tech companies are calling for reform of government spying, pressing for more transparency.

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Controversial CISPA bill to be reintroduced

After failing to become law this spring, a refreshed version of CISPA will soon be introduced, reigniting concerns over privacy.

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You are being tracked by your phone carrier, Twitter, others

AT&T is the most recent company to consider selling all of your “personal” information to advertisers, but there are ways of opting...

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Texas adopts strongest email privacy laws in America

Serving as a possible template for reforming the ECPA, a 29 year old spearheaded the Texas bill adopting the strongest email privacy...

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Safe Shepherd guides, manages your privacy online

Web privacy is a hot topic as social networking has gone mainstream, and you may want a little protection from the internet....

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Business News

Home Depot emailing consumers based on their credit card number

A Home Depot shopper recently realized that he was getting emails about products he had just purchased in the store, although the...

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Storify Co-Founder implies nothing on Facebook is private

It has been uncovered that private Facebook status updates and secret group updates can be shared publicly through the Storify app, and...

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Facebook private status updates made public by Storify

Private status updates on Facebook by private users and in secret or private groups are never private, especially with the help of...

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Browsers

Privacyfix: browser extension shows who’s tracking you, what to do about it

Everyone knows that by the mere act of using the web, we are all leaking information like a sieve, but Privacyfix shows...

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5 modern scams that are believable, easy to fall for

Everyone knows about viruses and Nigerian princes, but there are scams that are less obvious and are fleecing individuals and businesses across...

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Smartphones

Apple patent could remotely disable devices

A newly granted Apple patent is being praised by some, and criticized by others, as it has the potential to be useful,...

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What is this buzz about 2-step verification, and do you need it?

Protecting your Gmail account from hackers is easier now, without your having to switch to an obscure, difficult to remember password. Why...

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Facebook finally (kind of) deletes deleted photos from servers

The world is enthusiastic that Facebook is closing a loophole in their system, but the loophole has a 30 day loophole. Nice.

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ToS;DR reads, recaps the Terms of Service you didn’t read

Let's face it, no one reads the Terms of Service before quickly clicking "I Agree," so this site does it for you...

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The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act impacts your business

Today, major changes were made to COPPA that all website owners need to be aware of, but major questions remain unanswered.

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How to

Find out what apps have permission to your Gmail account

As Google has updated, so have the settings, but help pages are not very helpful, so here is how to find out...

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Facebook Group users offered a new stalker pass

Although potentially useful, Facebook's new feature comes across as a free stalker pass for groups.

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Top 8 ways to choose a password online

In today's world where we use dozens of logins, it is important to do ourselves a favor and make sure we have...

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