When you browse the internet, you leave a trail of data behind. Advertisers and analytics companies use this data to track your activity across websites. But what if you don’t want to be tracked? That’s where the Do Not Track (DNT) setting comes in. Let’s break down what it is, how it works, and whether […]

When you browse the web, cookies are the usual suspects for tracking your activity. But what happens inside mobile apps? Here’s the catch: apps don’t use traditional browser cookies. Instead, they rely on something even more persistent—device identifiers. How Does Tracking in Mobile Apps Work? Mobile apps can’t access browser cookies, so advertisers and analytics […]

When you think about online tracking, cookies probably come to mind. But here’s the twist: mobile apps don’t use cookies. So how do they keep tabs on you? The answer lies in device identifiers, and they’re everywhere. How Does Tracking in Mobile Apps Work? Unlike websites, mobile apps can’t rely on traditional browser cookies to […]

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) sounds great in theory. It’s the feature that lets your devices recognize each other automatically when they’re on the same network. For example, you buy a new printer, connect it to Wi-Fi, and—like magic—your computer finds it without any extra setup. Convenient, right? But here’s the problem: that convenience comes […]

Peer-to-peer (P2P) websites might sound convenient for sharing files like music, movies, or games, but they come with serious risks. In 2025, these platforms are still a favorite playground for cybercriminals—and if you’re not careful, you could end up paying the price. What Are P2P Websites? P2P networks allow users to share files directly with […]

The travel rush is back in full swing, and for many of us, that means catching up on work at the airport terminal or answering emails from the middle seat of an airplane. While you’re focused on meeting your deadline or finishing that spreadsheet, have you stopped to think about who else is reading your […]