Online Privacy
When you hear about cloning in relation to cyber hackers or online activity, you probably think of IP addresses and Internet connections. However, your MAC (Media Access Control) address can be cloned, too. You may find yourself in a coffee shop, with sweat dripping from your nervous brow. The public WiFi network name is showing…
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In a world where hackers lurk around every corner and cyber criminals want to make you their prey, where can you turn? … If you read this line in the voice of a grave movie announcer, you’ve got the tone right — cyber crime can impact us all, and it can be downright scary. The…
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Most of us Google ourselves every now and then to see what comes up. You’ll probably see your social media profiles, maybe a personal website if you have one, or other people who have the same name as you. Looking yourself up can be fun — until you notice one of those people search websites…
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Personal information about you is probably publicly available online, right now. Sites known as data brokers gather up info about you and build a profile with your name, address, phone number, and other details. Sometimes they even have photos of you. Sounds like a major invasion of privacy, right? Technically, it’s legal for data brokers…
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In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the detailed process of opting out from PropertyIQ.com and ensuring that your personal information is removed effectively. This is a website that shows information such as your home address, current residents, phone numbers, mortgage records including interest rate, lender, and information on foreclosures and preforeclosures. In…
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How to easily remove your information and opt out of TruePeopleSearch TruePeopleSearch is a free people search website offering details such as names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. If safeguarding your online privacy is a concern for you, removing your personal information from TruePeopleSearch might be a step you’d want to take. Here’s a…
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When Ashley Madison, the dating website for cheaters, launched in 2002, it was seen as a fringe space for clandestine affairs. However, by 2015, the site claimed 31.5 million members and boasted international, high-profile recognition. Despite a questionable mission — to foster and facilitate infidelity — Ashley Madison was primed to “go public” and hoped…
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FastPeopleSearch is a free people search website owned by PeopleFinders that allows users to search for personal information; this includes information such as names, addresses, phone numbers, and relatives. Sites like these are common forms of data brokers. If you are concerned about privacy, you may want to remove yourself from FastPeopleSearch. In this article,…
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Unfortunately, global, national, and local humanitarian crises are mostly out of our control. A hurricane or a tornado hits and wipes out an entire town. A pandemic strikes worldwide and millions are left suffering. Often, this brings out the best in humanity — common people band together to help those in need. However, crises also…
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In today’s digital age, protecting personal information has become increasingly important. With data breaches and privacy violations making headlines, it’s crucial for consumers to take matters into their own hands. This guide will help protect you from data collection on the internet by covering key areas such as masking your payments, IP address, device fingerprint…
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If you’ve ever received a flood of spam emails for products you’ve never ordered, and websites you’ve never visited, chances are your personal data has been sold by a data broker. Data brokers are part of a legitimate industry, and often sell your general information to companies launching targeted marketing campaigns. However, their practices can…
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Cyber criminals and spammers use email spoofing to trick email recipients into believing that they have received a message from someone they know or an account they trust. To commit an email spoofing attack, the attacker forges a fake email header. It displays a familiar (but fraudulent!) name to the recipient. Because most people take…
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SQL injection is a mechanism that cyber attackers use to interfere with application queries to a database. Specifically, SQL injection exploits a security vulnerability and gives hackers access to data that they shouldn’t have access to. How SQL Injection Works To understand SQL injection (SQLi), you have to first understand code injection and SQL. “Code…
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Anyone who uses the internet–in other words, everyone–needs to understand the concept of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and the potential risks associated with its exposure or theft. PII refers to any information that can be used to identify an individual, whether on its own or when combined with other relevant data. With the increasing reliance…
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The world of technology is full of tools to help protect your online security. At times, the plethora of tools available may seem overwhelming. However, whether you’re protecting your professional or personal online presence, understanding the privacy options you have is paramount. One option at your disposal is SOCKS5 proxy. It sounds super technical and…
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Digital forensics is a subcategory of forensic science that looks at evidence found on computers, digital devices, internet networks, and any other digital platform. If forensics is the science of investigating a crime scene, think of digital forensics as the science of investigating a digital crime scene. When someone uses the internet or a digital…
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You think it would be obvious or automatic that parents would be in control of what their own children are doing or seeing online. Sadly, that’s not the case. Not even close. It’s not even necessarily a battle between parents and the world of the internet. It’s a battle between parents and their children as well.
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In today’s digital age, safeguarding personal information and privacy is a top priority for countless individuals. Responding to this need, Google has launched a search result removal tool. It provides users with a way to manage the online exposure of their sensitive data. When used alongside privacy services like those from consumer privacy companies, people…
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In today’s digital age, our personal information is more readily available than ever. Most of us take actions every day that create a digital footprint, whether that is using social media, logging into apps and websites, or even just having a credit card or cell phone plan. Even though many people may not be aware…
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Everyone should have the right to internet freedom. The online fields should be a place where people can communicate, share information, and express themselves freely without anyone trying to control or censor them. It’s all about exploring and discovering things without limitations. Sadly, that’s not the case everywhere. One of the places suffering from internet…
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We all rely on email to communicate and stay connected with our friends, family, and colleagues. In fact, more than half of the world’s population actively uses email. But have you ever considered how private your emails really are? What is Email? When it comes to online privacy, many people tend to focus on things…
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Those who’ve worked in company headquarters have gone through regime changes, even sometimes with not just new executives but with new strategic thinkers. During a time like that, there’s an adjustment while employees get used to working either with new people…or in a new way, with changed expectations.
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A few years back, the mega company Google got fed up with scammers and hackers stealing employee login credentials and gaining access to their corporate network. So they handed out security keys to every employee. Problem over.
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The rise of social media has seen an increase in the popularity of quizzes. Many users spend countless hours answering questions on a variety of topics. While these quizzes can be fun and entertaining, they also come with significant risks that users should be aware of. In this article, we will examine the various dangers…
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