Privacy

People install way more applications than they use, rarely update them, and usually don’t adjust apps’ security/privacy settings properly.

The most dangerous data leaks are the ones people don’t even know about.

Attentive listeners such as Apple Siri and Amazon Echo have settled down in our houses. What’s the harm?

Cameras in buildings, public areas, and even at home spy on us without our knowledge or consent. What can we do about it?

The days of dropping cheesy pick-up lines at social gatherings are coming to an end. With dating websites and apps, it has become way easier to find a partner online. But is it safe?

What are app permissions in Android, and should you grant them?

When web services collapse, they bury users’ data under their ruins. How can we solve this problem?

Why does a ‘make-over’ app require your location, private data and your phones IMEI number? Something’s not right.

Everything you need to know about Web cookies.

For a messaging app to be truly private, encryption is not enough. In this post we discuss the necessary features of private messaging.

The tracking tools used by digital marketers are so ubiquitous that it’s really hard to avoid mass Web surveillance. However, our Private Browsing can help you protect your privacy.

Do you really think you are the owner of your data? Watch the video with Evgeny Chereshnev from TedX Kazan and think again

A study reveals that people are tired of social networks, but keep using them because they can’t break the ties.

Photo files typically contain additional data on shooting conditions, including a geotag. What happens to this data when the photo is published online?

The Waze navigation service creates problems for locals, police, users, and itself

We continue our series on the mechanics of Internet advertising. This time we will focus on the the various types of ads and how, precisely, they work.

How criminals use fake Wi-Fi hotspots to steal data, and how you can use our solutions to protect yourself.

When Google announced Allo, we thought the search giant was finally paying attention to users’ concerns about privacy. Reality turned to be quite different.

Powerful chatbots can replace real-life communication — and take over the world.

Lynch law, loss of basic privacy, disgusting marketing, digital identity theft — how else can facial recognition be misused?

If you own an Apple device, spend a few minutes setting up your System Location Services. You’ll protect your privacy and lengthen battery life.