Tor vs. VPN: Which should you choose?
Both Tor and a VPN can greatly help you keep prying eyes away from your online life, but they’re also two very different beasts. Which is better for you? The post Tor vs. VPN: Which should you choose? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Hacking baby monitors can be child’s play: Here’s how to stay safe
Make sure that the device that’s supposed to help you keep tabs on your little one isn’t itself a privacy and security risk The post Hacking baby monitors can be child’s play: Here’s how to stay safe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
The spy who rented to me? Throwing the spotlight on hidden cameras in Airbnbs
Do you find reports of spy cams found in vacation rentals unsettling? Try these tips for spotting hidden cameras and put your worries to rest. The post The spy who rented to me? Throwing the spotlight on hidden cameras in Airbnbs appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
California Privacy Protection Agency Amends Proposed CPRA Regulations
Last week, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) released updated California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) draft regulations and a summary of the changes. The regulations remain in the proposal stage and...
Hey WeLiveSecurity, how does biometric authentication work?
Your eyes may be the window to your soul, but they can also be your airplane boarding pass or the key unlocking your phone. What’s the good and the bad of using biometric traits for authentication? The post Hey WeLiveSecurity, how does biometric authentication work? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Third‑party cookies: How they work and how to stop them from tracking you across the web
Cross-site tracking cookies have a bleak future but can still cause privacy woes to unwary users The post Third‑party cookies: How they work and how to stop them from tracking you across the web appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
How to take control over your digital legacy
Do you have a plan for what will happen to your digital self when you pass away? Here’s how to put your digital affairs in order on Facebook, Google, Twitter and other major online services. The post How to take control over your digital legacy appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
What is doxing and how to protect yourself
Doxing can happen to anyone – here’s how you can reduce the odds that your personal information will be weaponized against you The post What is doxing and how to protect yourself appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Is your personal data all over the internet? 7 steps to cleaning up your online presence
You may not be able to disappear completely from the internet, but you can minimize your digital footprint with a few simple steps The post Is your personal data all over the internet? 7 steps to cleaning up your online presence appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Crypto mixers: What are they and how are they used?
How crypto mixers, also known as crypto tumblers, are used to obscure the trail of digital money The post Crypto mixers: What are they and how are they used? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity