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An improperly-secured cloud database has exposed personal information for over 235 million TikTok, Instagram and YouTube accounts. The Hong Kong-based

Readers who regularly attend protests are likely familiar with the Bridgefy messaging app, and may even use it. The app was initially envisioned as an

Google is rolling out new features for its current video chat apps, Googles Meet and Duo. Meet’s updates include a new background blurring tool; it al

Blocking website trackers is easy. Several popular web browsers block ads and trackers by default, and there are plenty of third-party apps and browse

Google collects data on everything you do while using its products and services. Sometimes this data is sold to advertisers; sometimes it’s used to ma

We all want to know who’s lurking on our social media profiles, but the truth is that none of the major social media platforms will let you access thi

Many messaging apps let you send disappearing messages, but Signal’s approach to the process is one of the best. It’s another great reason to start us

Telegram’s new “People Nearby” feature shows a list of other nearby users and their approximate proximity to you, letting you create group chats based

I hate saying that “this is kind of the norm” when talking about a data breach, but here we go again. A social-media management company called Sociala

You can now enable a new “Guest Mode” on Google’s smart speakers and displays, like the Nest Audio, and make sharing your devices less of a privacy ri

Just like video chatting, screen sharing is now a required tool for anyone working or socializing from home. Unfortunately, sharing your device’s scre

Apple recently updated its App Store and iOS privacy policies to force app developers to be more transparent about their data collection practices. As

One should always get a little privacy-skeptical when there’s a new flavor-of-the-week meme making the rounds. This time, it’s MyHeritage’s “Deep Nost

Today’s offender in the world of mobile carriers is T-Mobile. The “Uncarrier” isn’t dropping a new pink-colored mobile plan—it’s a bit more troubling

Wouldn’t it be lovely if you could browse the web without having to worry about your actions and activities being tracked, dumped into a profile, and

Even if your social media threats are more a whimper or an annoyance than a full-scale war from internet strangers, you can still keep images of your

Clubhouse might feel like an exclusive... well, club, but you may discover it isn’t for you once you finally get to try it out yourself. Whether you f

WhatsApp’s controversial new privacy policy goes into effect May 15, 2021. The updated agreement gives Facebook permission to collect your WhatsApp da

According to a report by Check Point Research, many popular Android apps put your personal data at risk due to poorly secured third-party services.The

On June 8, Amazon will launch a new feature called Sidewalk that creates small, public internet networks powered by Echo smart speakers and Ring home

Meeting people on dating apps can be fun, but the last thing most people want to see while swiping is a face from their past. Luckily, avoiding your e

Whenever you buy a game through the Nintendo Switch eShop, Nintendo collects and shares your shopping data with Google analytics. Nintendo has done th

Audacity is an open-source audio editor popular among podcasters and musicians. In May 2021, Audacity was acquired by Muse group, and this is where th

Internet users increasingly want a more anonymous browsing experience, which has a major impact on advertising, eCommerce, and the online economy as a

It’s possible you have a few photos on your iPhone or iPad that you’d rather not stumble upon—or have anyone else stumble upon, such as a picture of y

If you’ve ever received an email from your bank, accountant, lawyer, or doctor (or any number of other professionals), you’ve also likely seen a discl

Venmo is convenient, but the app comes with privacy risks if it’s not properly set up. Thankfully, Venmo is rolling out a new design for its mobile ap

Google Drive is finally rolling out its long-awaited “block user” option. While it was previously possible to remove users from a shared document or p

We’re all in a battle against robocalls. Chances are you’ve tried out various apps, settings, and carrier services to stop—or at least mitigate—the en

Most Spotify users are likely aware the streaming service tracks their listening activity, search history, playlists, and the songs they like or skip—

Whether you use an iPhone or Android, or whether your computer is a Mac, PC, or Chromebook, Google is likely a big part of your digital life. Unfortun

Listen, we’re not here to judge or ask questions. You need to clear your recent browsing history—and fast. Lucky for you, we can help. Whether you use

With the rise of increasingly convenient features such as street-level 360º photos available on Google Maps and other competing mapping services, ther

Highlighting the rampant harassment on Twitter is now a cliche; we all know it’s a breeding ground of abuse and cyberbullying. Thankfully, the company

VPNs keep your internet activity hidden, but if someone knows what they’re looking for, they can tell when you’re using one. That might sound alarming

It’s no surprise that after a year of unprecedented (remember that word?) isolation, there was a significant surge in users seeking out remote therapy