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Bloatware

May 18, 2021

The Privacy Problem Posed by Bloatware
Who doesn’t love buying a new piece of tech? It’s always exciting to get the box home, open up the packaging (the satisfaction of that plastic peel, am I right?), and power the device on. And then you find that half the storage on it is taken up by pre-installed software you don’t even want […] Read more
Synthetic identity theft

May 13, 2021

How to Protect Yourself from Synthetic Identity Theft
Identity theft isn’t a new concept. Everyone knows that a criminal, in possession of the right data, can take over anyone’s identity and wreak havoc on their lives. What you might not know is that there are multiple types of identity theft. The traditional definition involves a criminal stealing and selling a person’s information on […] Read more
Colonial Pipeline Cyber Attack

May 11, 2021

Colonial Pipeline Cyber Attack: What You Should Know
Located in Alpharetta, Georgia, Colonial Pipeline delivers almost half of the fuel consumed on America’s East Coast. Last week, it was hit with a cyber attack, halting some operations and raising fears about economic damage and spikes in fuel prices. Although pipeline officials have stated that the outage of their services are proactive and temporary, […] Read more
CAPTCHAs

May 6, 2021

What the Heck are CAPTCHAs and How Do They Work?
Are you a robot? Some days, the internet sure seems to think so, and it acts accordingly by making you prove your humanity. We’ve all come across the seemingly silly tests asking us to select any picture with a stop sign in it, or having us check a box with an implied pinky promise that […] Read more
Data Brokers

May 4, 2021

Data Brokers: How They Put Your Privacy at Risk
Hundreds of businesses around the world rely on consumer data for decision-making. Customer demographics and psychographics can help with the development of pricing strategies, marketing campaigns, and product development. However, collecting all of that information can be time-consuming and expensive, and may even require specialized skills. Instead of gathering it themselves, many businesses instead buy […] Read more
Free VPN

April 29, 2021

The Reason You Should Never Use a Free VPN Service
Everyone loves a good bargain. Half off a TV? Yes please. Summer sale on a top-of-the-line BBQ? Don’t mind if I do. Free VPN? Wait just a second. While the word “free” is a dream come true for many, in the case of VPNs, or virtual private networks, the word “free” is more likely to […] Read more
Information on social media

April 22, 2021

4 Ways You’re Giving Away Too Much Information on Social Media
Everyone who uses social media knows that it isn’t the place to go if you value your privacy. The basic purpose of platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more is to share details about your life with the people you’re connected with. However, many users have started pulling back on what they share, especially knowing […] Read more
Internet of Things

April 8, 2021

The Internet of Things: An Explanation and Some Safety Tips
In its broadest sense, the term “Internet of Things” (or IoT), describes any device with a built-in computer that can connect to the internet. This definition includes some of the technologies core to our day-to-day lives, including our smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Recently, however, the term is coming to be used in a more specific […] Read more
Internet behaviours

April 6, 2021

Privacy Tip of the Week: Fix Your Worst Internet Behaviours
We’ve grown so used to using the internet for everything that we’ve forgotten about the dangers that lurk beneath the surface. Hackers, viruses, scams, and more can wreak havoc on your life. They infect your devices, invade your privacy, and can creep into your life offline as well. Unfortunately, forgetting about these risks often leads […] Read more
Venmo Scams

April 1, 2021

Venmo Scams 101: Protect Yourself and Your Wallet
Gone are the days of needing cash on hand to pay your friends back for lunch, to buy that coffee table off Kijiji, to gift your cousin money for their birthday. Thanks to the power of technology, we can easily transfer money to and accept money from others through our devices. Many apps offer money-transfer […] Read more