If you have certain files that contain sensitive information, one way to keep the contents private is to lock the folder with a password. If you store financial or health records on your computer, it’s a good idea to use some sort of additional security to keep these private. How To Password Protect a Folder…
In the aftermath of the privacy scandals surrounding Facebook, it seems the logical next step for the tech industry is widespread regulation. If the groups controlling user data are left to do whatever they want, people are forced to adhere to the standards set by the giant companies. The Facebook scandal is a perfect example…
Smartphones aren’t the best devices when it comes to privacy. In a sense, you’ve always got a tracking device in your purse or pocket, pinging off every cell tower and locking itself onto GPS satellites. Along with such, you’ve also got a steady data connection. This ensures that advertising IDs, tracking cookies, and usage stats…
Virtual private networks, or VPNs, are considered one of the best approaches for protecting your online privacy. And if you don’t know much about the term VPN, then you’ve come to the right place. Here, you will get to know everything about VPNs, how they work and what are the best VPN options available. So,…
The most secure browsers use encryption and range of other features to protect your browsing from security threats. It’s important to explain that we are not talking about private browsers, but secure browsers. Privacy and security are not the same and these browsers are focused on security. These browsers will protect the information that your browser sends to…
Cryptocurrency mining, also known as crypto mining, is using a computer to verify a form of cryptocurrency and adding it to the blockchain digital ledger. The mining process involves competing with other crypto miners to solve complex mathematical problems. As the crypto miner solves these problems, the miner adds these transactions to the blockchain. The first…
Search Encrypt is a private search engine designed with privacy as its core value. Search Encrypt protects your privacy by encrypting your search terms, expiring your search history and using advanced SSL encryption. We’re sharing a bit about how we encrypt your searches and, as a result, protect your privacy. Contents What Happens When You…
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Unfortunately, there are a number of reasons why Google has developed a poor reputation when it comes to privacy matters. Google’s entire business model revolves around taking your data and using it to sell advertisements. If Google does not have enough private data for selling ads, they will not earn any money. The code for…
With the wide use of the internet that we have on a day to day basis, it is more important than ever to safeguard ourselves while surfing online and while giving out our personal information. There is a wide potential for misuse when it comes to information online, especially when that information contains sensitive data.…
We rely heavily on our computers, tablets, and smartphones every day for work, communication, and entertainment. One thing that threatens every one of these devices is viruses, malware, and data-leaking bugs. Viruses are constantly evolving to avoid detection and to improve their effectiveness in collecting data, stealing money or accessing private files. Viruses often disguise…
Firewall security remains one of the most recognizable and understood forms of network security used in computing today. Every home computer and office system has firewalls in place to help stop the spread of problems such as viruses and more. The term ‘firewall’ originated in construction for large, multi-unit buildings. A sturdy, fire-resistant wall stood…