Editor Facebook has made the latest move in an unusually public, drawn-out privacy row with Big Tech counterpart Apple. The social networking site will introduce a push notification explaining the so-called benefits of third-party tracking to counter Apple’s forthcoming user privacy prompt. [[post-object type=”divider” /]] What’s the breaking news? Apple’s imminent…
A state of emergency was declared in the country, after NLD leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, was detained. [[post-object type=”divider” /]] Internet services were unavailable in Myanmar on Monday, as an ongoing coup saw leaders of the ruling National League for Democracy party detained under military order. A state of…
Why does the value we place on our personal privacy suddenly go out the window when we head onto the internet and trade it for minor benefits? The above question refers to a phenomenon in internet ethics known as ‘the privacy paradox’. Philosophers, sociologists, and psychologists have been discussing for…
Dating Scams in 2020 Romance scams happen when a fraudster creates a false, manipulative online relationship with a victim Over £68m was lost between August 2019 and August 2020 in the UK due to romance fraud Around 41% of romance fraud victims are aged 40-59 On average, romance…
Konami’s Pro Evolution Soccer turns 25 this year, and despite being widely considered as second best to FIFA, in recent years the game has regained a footing in several national markets. However, PES, as well as the rest of your gaming experience, can be greatly enhanced by using a VPN…
If you pay for internet data on your mobile phone, your phone company also acts as the Internet Service Provider for that device. Whether you use 3G, 4G, or 5G, your internet traffic must pass through your phone company’s gateway servers. As a result, they can track vast amounts of…
A honeypot is, essentially, a trap for hackers. By baiting the hacker away from real systems (and wasting their time with dummy files and mimics), the honeypot can glean important information about their origin and methods, as well as their reason for intruding. Often, a honeypot is a decoy computer…
The privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo has enabled Global Privacy Control (GPC) on its mobile apps and browser extensions by default. The move improves user privacy by ensuring their browser always informs visited websites that they want privacy. The decision adds GPC to other privacy-protective measures, including tracker blocking and private…
Netgear has been producing top-quality networking technology for 25 years now and has maintained its reputation throughout that time with popular product after popular product. However, Netgear routers are best paired with a VPN, which will significantly enhance your privacy and keep you safe online. What are the Best VPNs…
Firewalls have been around since the 1980s – some even believe the 37-year-old film WarGames coined the term’s usage in a computing context – and they’re a vital bit of kit if you want to keep a network of devices safe and secure. This guide looks to expand a little…