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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
Privacy
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
Less is more: Conquer your digital clutter before it conquers you
Lose what you don’t use and other easy ways to limit your digital footprint and strengthen your online privacy and security
Phil Muncaster • 01 Feb 2023
Why your data is more valuable than you may realize
The data trail you leave behind whenever you're online is bigger – and more revealing – than you may think
Tony Anscombe • 26 Jan 2023
The doctor will see you now … virtually: Tips for a safe telehealth visit
Are your virtual doctor visits private and secure? Here’s what to know about, and how to prepare for, connecting with a doctor from the comfort of your home.
Phil Muncaster • 04 Jan 2023
Tor vs. VPN: Which should you choose?
Both Tor and a VPN can greatly help you keep prying eyes away from your online life, but they’re also two very different beasts. Which suits your needs better?
André Lameiras • 18 Nov 2022
The spy who rented to me? Throwing the spotlight on hidden cameras in Airbnbs
Do you find reports of spy cams found in vacation rentals unsettling? Try these tips for spotting hidden cameras to put your worries to rest.
Phil Muncaster • 01 Nov 2022