Privacy

Google Play’s app descriptions have a new Data Safety section now. We explain why this isn’t such great news.

We explore the latest method for detecting hidden cameras and microphones described in one of the year’s best studies on personal security.

We explain how to best secure your Vivino profile.

What is stalkerware, how widespread is the problem, and what is the relationship between domestic and digital abuse.

In the past year, a slew of cases in which criminals used AirTags to stalk people have come to light. We explain how this works and how to protect yourself.

Here’s how to configure cookies in Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge.

We explain how cookies affect your privacy online.

How to check for hidden cameras in a hotel room or rented apartment.

How to set app permissions in iOS 15 for maximum privacy and security.

A recent study shows that even “clean” Android smartphones collect a lot of information about their owners.

Apple plans to use its new CSAM Detection system to monitor users and identify those who store child pornography on their devices.

How secure are online dating apps privacy-wise?

How Zoom security is evolving, what threats are still current, and how developers plan to eliminate them.

How to respond to tracking requests in iOS, iPadOS and tvOS 14.5 — or opt out of app tracking completely.

Nowadays, building a dossier on any Internet user is easier than you might think. Learn about doxers and their methods.

Stalkerware activity dropped off during the pandemic, but it’s picking up again. How to deal with the threat.

A server configuration oversight caused data from SuperVPN, GeckoVPN, and ChatVPN users to leak online. It’s now for sale on a hacker forum.

The hit app has had some security issues.

Facebook lets you manage the data it collects from third-party websites and apps. Here’s how.

The terms are sometimes confused; we help unravel the differences.

Our experts define the deluge of data on used devices.