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Privacy
What you need to know about iCloud Private Relay
If you want to try to enter the world of VPNs with a small dip, then iCloud Private Relay is your friend — but is it a true VPN service? The devil is in the details.
Márk Szabó • 31 Aug 2023
Internet of Things, Privacy
DEF CON 31: Robot vacuums may be doing more than they claim
When it comes to privacy, it remains complicated and near impossible for a consumer to make an informed decision.
Tony Anscombe • 16 Aug 2023
Digital Security, Privacy
Fingerprints all over: Can browser fingerprinting increase website security?
Browser fingerprinting is supposedly a more privacy-conscious tracking method, replacing personal information with more general data. But is it a valid promise?
Márk Szabó • 03 Aug 2023
Digital Security, We Live Progress, Privacy
Quantum computing: Will it break crypto security within a few years?
Current cryptographic security methods watch out - quantum computing is coming for your lunch.
Cameron Camp • 01 Aug 2023
Internet of Things, Digital Security, Privacy
Gathering dust and data: How robotic vacuums can spy on you
Mitigate the risk of data leaks with a careful review of the product and the proper settings.
Roman Cuprik • 26 Jul 2023
Privacy, Business Security
Employee monitoring: Is ‘bossware’ right for your company?
While employee monitoring software may boost productivity, it may also be a potential privacy minefield and it can affect your relationship with your employees
Phil Muncaster • 29 Jun 2023
Maltego: Check how exposed you are online
A primer on how to use this powerful tool for uncovering and connecting information from publicly available sources
Sol González • 22 Jun 2023
Turning on stealth mode: 5 simple strategies for staying under the radar online
Have your cake and eat it too – enjoy some of what the online world has to offer without always giving out your contact details
André Lameiras • 10 May 2023
Alexa, who else is listening?
Your smart speaker is designed to listen, but could it be eavesdropping too?
Jake Moore • 09 Feb 2023