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Voice assistants – your digital ears

Smart speakers like Google Assistant are super handy, but they also may be always listening. That means they’re recording everything you say, from grocery lists to random thoughts. While this data helps improve the assistant’s capabilities, it’s also a potential privacy risk. Imagine if a hacker got access to your voice recordings. They could use […]

Friend request—stranger danger on social media

Social media is all about connecting but be cautious who you add! Here’s why: So, how can you avoid these social media imposters? Here’s how being picky about friend requests protects you: Bonus Tip: Review your privacy settings regularly. Make sure only people you know and trust can see your personal information on social media. […]

App authority—take back control with permissions

We all love apps – they make our lives easier, funnier, more connected. But hold on – do those apps need access to your entire life story? Here’s how to be a smartphone security superhero and control what permissions your apps have: So go forth and explore the app world but remember – you’re in […]

Social media savvy: tweak those privacy settings

Scrolling through endless feeds on Facebook and Twitter? Those platforms hide secret tools to boost your privacy. Don’t settle for default settings – unlock the power of customization. Imagine your profile as a castle. Default settings leave the gates wide open. But with a few clicks, you can: You control your social media experience. Don’t […]

Implement privacy settings on social media

Seemingly minor details can be pieced together by cybercriminals to exploit your identity and aid other forms of cyberattacks. So, to take digital minimalism one step further, consider the privacy settings of your social media accounts. Regularly review and adjust your privacy settings on all platforms, yet with a particular focus on accounts that contain […]

Know what parts of your browser you should commonly clear

There’s a lot of information stored in your browser that will probably stay there permanently if you don’t do anything about it. All of it can also potentially be seen by unwanted parties. If it doesn’t matter to you either way, you can safely clean out *everything* when clearing your browser history, whether in the […]