Your phone is your constant companion, holding everything from your photos to your private messages. But what if it’s being used against you? Stalkerware is a type of software that an abuser or controlling person can secretly install on your device to track everything you do—your location, your calls, your messages, and even what you […]

You’re browsing your favorite online store, checking out vacation spots, or scrolling through social media. Ever get that slightly uneasy feeling that these websites and apps know a little too much about you? You’re not wrong! In today’s digital world, collecting and using user information is standard practice. But why do they do it, and […]

Have you ever Googled your name and found a result from a “people search” site like Whitepages, Spokeo, or Intelius? These sites seem to know everything about you: your age, past addresses, phone numbers, family members, and maybe even your political affiliations. It can be a little creepy, right? You didn’t give them this information, […]

Alexa has become a helpful presence in many homes, making it easy to play music, check the weather, or manage a shopping list with just a simple voice command. But have you ever stopped to think about what happens to those voice commands? It’s a fact of life with these smart assistants: in order to […]

Do you ever feel like your every move is being watched online? When you use a typical map app on your phone, you get a lot of convenience, but you’re also giving up a massive amount of personal data. Your phone logs your home and work addresses, your daily commute, and every store and restaurant […]

Hey everyone! How many video calls have you been on lately? For a lot of us, Zoom, Webex, and Google Meet have become a huge part of our work and social lives. But when it’s your turn to share your screen, have you ever stopped to think about what you’re really sharing? Sharing your screen […]