How to Avoid App Store Scams
Despite Apple’s review process for apps on the App Store, sometimes terrible scams slip through. Even more so for Google’s Play Store, […]
Tag: Security / Security Advice
How to Avoid Those Infuriating Cookie Pop-Ups
By now you’re used to the constant intrusion of cookie pop-ups. The question is always the same: “Do you accept cookies from […]
I’m Not a Robot! So Why Won’t Captchas Believe Me?
Meriem Guerar, a researcher at the University of Genoa, Italy, offered a simpler explanation for the poor quality of the images. “The […]
You Need a Password Manager. Here Are the Best Ones
Password managers are the vegetables of the internet. We know they’re good for us, but most of us are happier snacking on […]
How to Tell Which Emails Quietly Track You
Everyone sends emails now: political parties, your book club, freelance journalists, the social networks you’re signed up to, your parents, that online […]
How to Avoid Phishing Emails and Scams
You know not to click on links in sketchy emails. Everybody does by now. And yet, people fall for phishing attacks all […]
The Best VPNs to Protect Yourself Online
Mullvad VPN Mullvad is based in Sweden and first came to my attention because of its early support for WireGuard, a faster […]
Ditch Your Data-Hungry Apps for These Privacy-Focused Swaps
Most of us are so used to the apps we rely on, it’s easy to stop thinking about how they work and […]
7 Simple Ways to Make Your Android Phone More Secure
Your entire life is contained in that glass slab in your hand. From emails and private messages to photos and videos of […]
It’s Time to Stop Sharing Your Passwords With Your Partner
You use long passphrases with letters and numbers. You’re careful to make sure your passwords are always unique. But there may be […]