Can smart speakers put your privacy at risk?

A new study by NordVPN revealed that more than one-third of Americans have smart speakers in their homes. The growing demand for{‘ ‘} IoT devices raises privacy and security concerns that many users still ignore. How much of your data are you willing to share with manufacturers and what can you…

Plot twist: WhatsApp cares about user privacy?

WhatsApp is suing the Indian government over a new law which would require them to trace their users’ messages. While the Facebook-owned messaging service has expressed concerns over potential privacy violations, they’ve also been mired in controversy recently. Is WhatsApp really fighting for their users’ rights, or is this just a…

New York's 'Excelsior Pass' downloaded by 1.1 million people

New York’s ‘Excelsior Pass’ – a vaccine passport – has been downloaded by 1.1 million people in The Empire State, state authorities recently revealed.  The mass uptake mirrors that of various other vaccine passport schemes around the world, which have been marred with privacy concerns from the word “Go”. [[post-object…

Air India data breach exposes personal information of 4.5 million people

Around four and a half million Air India customers have had their personal data compromised, the airline has confirmed in a statement.  The notice comes a full two months after a reported cyberattack on SITA’s Passenger Security System.  [[post-object type=”divider” /]] What happened? SITA is a data processor that works…

The best free VPNs for iPhone and iOS users

Are you new to VPNs? Why not head over to Hannah’s blog to find user friendly guides and reviews.   [[post-object type=”best-buy-table” condensed=”right” title=”These are the best free VPNs for iPhone”/]] Paying for a VPN is always the best way to get a secure, fast service with all the bells…

WhatsApp punishes users for not accepting update

WhatsApp is trying to pressure its users into accepting a new privacy policy. Even if you don’t use the app yourself, this is a worrying development. If people can be bullied into submitting to questionable user agreements, the practice could become widespread among social media companies. Here’s why that’s bad news….

This app has been blocked for your protection — what does it mean?

Hackers have always liked Windows because of its popularity and poor security. Windows users are among the most affected by malware, ransomware, or phishing. One of Microsoft’s responses was Windows Defender, which blocks suspicious programs. But what if you want to decide for yourself which programs to install? What is Windows…

Online gaming: How to stay safe from hackers and vicious opponents

Just because online games take you to an imaginary world doesn’t mean that they can’t have real-life threats. Continue reading to find out what to expect in the gaming world and how to protect yourself from hackers or vicious opponents. Contents Why would anyone want your gaming account? How do hackers…