Are at-home DNA tests worth the privacy risks?
They’re convenient and offer intriguing information, but the proliferation of affordable genetic kits raises serious concerns.
Opt out of a face scan at the airport? Easier said than done.
This post was originally published on September 27, 2019. Air travel is stressful—from finding the best flight prices to lining up for what feels like...
As we rush toward convenience, say so long to privacy
We’re all guilty of the same thing. In our rush to download and install apps, we carelessly breeze through all the necessary permissions without even...
3 things activists can do to strengthen their privacy and security
For whatever cause you’re fighting, it is more important than ever now to make sure you’re doing so privately and securely.
You should be compartmentalizing your browsers. Here’s how it works.
We’re acutely aware that our data is valuable—our online movements are followed assiduously by companies and governments who wish to target us for their...
Your devices are rating you. Behave accordingly.
In a world judged by social media, a low score makes everyday life difficult. You can’t rent a car, book a hotel, or pay for flights.
What is a CA certificate, and how does it work?
Recently, the government of Kazakhstan temporarily forced citizens to install a Certificate Authority (CA) that allowed the state to decrypt all content and communications...
Anonymized demographic data can still be used to identify you
If you’re one of the few people who read terms of service, you may find buried in various companies’ privacy policies a clause saying...
Study confirms less than 20% always read terms of service
If you frequently click ‘I agree’ with regards to companies’ terms of service (ToS) without actually reading them, you’re not alone. A new study...
Siri and Alexa train their AI with your voice. Here’s how to delete that...
If you’ve ever said “Hey” to Alexa, or an “OK” to Google, chances are your voice has been recorded and transcribed to improve their...
