#online-privacy
#online-privacy

Surfshark CleanWeb ad blocking and VPN stops hidden horrors | Digital Trends

Surfshark CleanWeb combines VPN and ad-blocker for comprehensive online protection. [ more ]

TechRepublic

4 months ago

6 Best Anonymous (No-Log) VPNs for 2024

A no-logs policy means that a VPN provider does not store or log users' online activity and data.

Not all VPN providers follow through with their claims of having a no-logs policy, so it's important to choose one that has undergone third-party audits. [ more ]

Graham Cluley

Smashing Security podcast #372: The fake deepfake, and Estate insecurity

Discussion on cybersecurity incidents and privacy concerns in the latest "Smashing Security" podcast. [ more ]

Graham Cluley

2 weeks ago

Information security

Smashing Security podcast #370: The closed loop conundrum, default passwords, and Baby Reindeer

The 'Smashing Security' podcast episode covers cybersecurity, online privacy, IoT weaknesses, identity theft, and scams. [ more ]

TechRepublic

Information security

Get a Lifetime of VPN Protection for Just $16

Get a lifetime subscription to RealVPN for $16 with promo code SECURE20 until April 7th.

RealVPN offers encryption for all data, access to multiple servers worldwide, and can connect up to five devices simultaneously. [ more ]

euronews

Deepfake porn videos surging in Greece

Attackers are using free online AI tools for creating fake porn videos

Greece is experiencing a surge in such cases [ more ]

Bloomberg

Bloomberg

To continue browsing, ensure browser supports JavaScript and cookies, and no blocking occurs. [ more ]

Bloomberg

2 weeks ago

JavaScript

Bloomberg

Security measure to detect non-human traffic. [ more ]

moresecurity

digital-rights

Electronic Frontier Foundation

4 weeks ago

About Face (Recognition) | EFFector 36.5

Stay informed with EFFector newsletter for updates on digital rights.

Join EFF to support the fight for online privacy and free expression. [ more ]

Electronic Frontier Foundation

Privacy Isn't Dead. Far From It. | EFFector 36.3

EFFector 36.3 covers key updates on digital rights.

EFFector newsletter helps stay informed on online privacy and free expression. [ more ]

Electronic Frontier Foundation

Tools to Protect Your Privacy Online | EFFector 36.1

EFFector 36.1 covers topics such as AI watermarking, changes in the tech landscape for 2024, and updates to Street Level Surveillance hub and Privacy Badger. [ more ]

Forbes

Council Post: Programmatic Ads And The Death Of Cookies: What Marketers Need To Know

Google to phase out 3P cookies by 2024, impacting programmatic advertising. [ more ]

Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending

This ad blocker and data privacy tool is only $30 for life

Get a lifetime subscription to AdGuard's family plan for $30 (62% off).

AdGuard blocks all types of ads and helps protect your data and activity online. [ more ]

Future of Privacy Forum

7 Essential Tips to Protect Your Privacy in 2024 - Future of Privacy Forum

Personal data collection is common in our online activities, and it can be shared and sold to other companies.

There are steps you can take to protect your personal data, such as reviewing privacy settings on social media and using privacy options provided by platforms like Snap. [ more ]

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TechRepublic

1 week ago

Can VPNs Be Tracked by the Police?

VPNs help mask IP addresses to access restricted content and enhance privacy, but they are not foolproof against hacking and government surveillance. [ more ]

Advocate.com

3 days ago

Why I'm protecting privacy in our connected world

Efforts to protect minors online may lead to internet censorship affecting LGBTQ+, gender identity, and other sensitive topics. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Allows, for Now, Texas Law Restricting Access to Porn

The Supreme Court did not block a Texas law requiring age verification for minors' online access to pornography. [ more ]

The Conversation

4 weeks ago

Websites deceive users by deliberately hiding the extent of data collection and sharing

Websites use deception to hide personal data sharing, impacting privacy rights [ more ]

Fox News

How to escape Facebook's creepy ad tracking

Facebook does not directly track Google searches, but uses tracking cookies and third-party data for ad personalization.

Users can take steps to limit Facebook's ad tracking capabilities and maintain their privacy. [ more ]

Engadget

Ron DeSantis signs bill requiring parental consent for kids to join social media platforms in Florida

Children under 14 banned from social media in Florida

Parental consent required for 14-15-year-olds on social media

Penalties for violations of the law [ more ]

GameSpot

6 days ago

Data science

Save 55% On This Data Privacy Service That Deletes Your Personal Information From The Internet

Limit personal data online for safety. Incogni service by Surfshark deletes data from various databases to enhance privacy and reduce identity theft risk. [ more ]

Theregister

3 weeks ago

Ads on .gov.uk websites raise eyebrows over privacy

Public-sector websites in the UK and US are sending visitor data to web advertising brokers, causing concerns about compliance and online privacy. [ more ]

Bloomberg

Bloomberg

JavaScript and cookies support are essential for browsing websites safely. [ more ]

9to5Toys

Block ads on every device with AdGuard lifetime access for $25 (Reg. $130)

AdGuard offers complete ad and tracker protection across all devices.

AdGuard is an all-in-one platform that can block malware, filter inappropriate content, and improve the online experience. [ more ]

TechRepublic

5 months ago

4 Different Types of VPNs & When to Use Them

A virtual private network (VPN) adds security to online connections and preserves privacy through encryption.

There are different types of VPNs, including personal VPNs, remote-access VPNs, site-to-site VPNs, and mobile VPNs. [ more ]

Ars Technica

5 months ago

Four years after Apple, Google will finally kill third-party cookies in 2024

Google plans to kill third-party cookies in Chrome by the second half of 2024, four years after Firefox and Safari disabled them.

The rollout of the new privacy feature, called 'Tracking Protection,' will begin with tests on January 4, 2023. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

Online Community Development

People Are Sharing Parenting Styles That Need To Be Booted

Children should not be exploited for social media likes and should have autonomy over their images.

Parents need to be cautious about oversharing their children's lives on social media for validation. [ more ]

Forbes

Feds Ordered Google To Unmask Certain YouTube Users. Critics Say It's 'Terrifying.'

Federal investigators ordered Google to provide viewer information on specific YouTube videos, sparking privacy concerns.

Privacy experts criticize the search warrants as unconstitutional, potentially turning innocent YouTube viewers into criminal suspects. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Pornhub disables access in Texas due to age verification law | TechCrunch

Texas residents need VPN to access Pornhub

Age verification laws impacting porn sites [ more ]

BuzzFeed

Parenting

This Mom's Explanation For Why She Won't Post Her Baby Anymore Is So Important

Parents are reconsidering sharing children's images online due to risks of predatory behavior.

Momfluencer Samantha Kastenholt decides to stop sharing photos/videos of her daughter due to safety concerns. [ more ]

New York Post

Parenting

The 7 secret signs your child is addicted to social media revealed

Nearly a quarter of adolescents are addicted to social media.

Parents should set clear boundaries and monitor their child's social media use. [ more ]

New York Post

Is your partner cheating? Fool around with the settings on your home Wi-Fi network and find out

Couples may be affected by Wi-Fi snooping

Feature in Xfinity app tracks users' online activities [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Beverly Hills middle school is the latest to be rocked by a deepfake scandal

Fake images of students on nude bodies circulated at Beverly Vista Middle School.

Deepfake technology used worldwide to create fraudulent images of students and teachers. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

Instagram finally catches on to the finsta with its flipside' feature

Instagram is testing a new feature called flipside, which allows users to create a secondary profile connected to their primary account, similar to a finsta.

The trend of users seeking more private spaces online is growing and social media platforms are responding to that demand. [ more ]

AdExchanger

Why Is The Push For Children's Online Protection Moving So Slowly? | AdExchanger

Lawmakers are playing politics, hindering the creation of safety measures for children's privacy online.

The FTC is proposing updates to the COPPA Rule, including turning off targeted advertising for children by default and obtaining separate opt-in consent from parents for sharing personal information with third parties. [ more ]

Ars Technica

5 months ago