Tag: Computing Security
Forget pay to view, pay for privacy is the latest problem for people online
It was a cold Parisian day in 1948 when privacy became a recognized human right. As our lives become increasingly digitalized, new laws have popped up across the world to draw a line on the restless abuse of our data online. Now, in the worst capitalistic dystopian nightmare, the concept…
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Most 2024 Paris Olympics apps are putting your privacy at risk
As you and other millions of sports fans flock to Paris to follow the Olympic Games from the ground, forget the tickets: you might have to pay a hefty price with your privacy. Most of the 2024 Paris Olympics apps track users, extract private data, and share it with advertisers…
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Beware, travel apps are hungry for your data – here’s how to protect your privacy
As you’re getting ready to hit the beach or travel to the Paris Olympics, beware: travel applications are among the most data-hungry and privacy-unfriendly apps. Cybersecurity experts at NordVPN, one of the best VPN providers on the market, have found the likes of Booking, Airbnb, and FlightRadar24 request some of…
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Brave’s user base exploded in May, but it can still do more
Brave might not be the most well-known web browser out there, but it’s certainly making a splash in a sphere dominated by the likes of the data-hungry Google Chrome. In fact, the browser recently revealed that it recorded a record number of new users in May—which begs the question: why?…
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Windows Recall sounds like a privacy nightmare – here’s why I’m worried
When I first heard about Recall, I immediately buried my face in my hands. I never thought I’d see such a glaring target be created by Microsoft, never mind it being marketed as a feature. If you haven’t read about it yet, Recall is an AI feature coming to Windows…
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Independent auditors confirm top VPN’s privacy claims
Industry-leading auditing firm Deloitte Romania have verified that CyberGhost VPN takes care of your data as it should and states to do so. The audit takes a deep dive into the provider’s system and privacy infrastructure while verifying that it never logs any of your identifiable information as stated in…
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