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Phone app permissions: Which apps can truly view and access your data

Phone app permissions: Which apps can truly view and access your data

Understanding your personal information online begins with grasping the terminology associated with your devices, apps, and accounts. From things like app permissions and location tracking to VPNs and cross-app advertising, there are several key terms that can significantly affect your digital privacy. Familiarizing yourself with these concepts can help you limit your data exposure and […]

French Tax Agent Suspected of Selling Crypto Users’ Personal Data to Criminals

French Tax Agent Suspected of Selling Crypto Users' Personal Data to Criminals

A French tax agent known as Galia C. is facing accusations of improperly accessing and selling confidential information from the French tax authority’s internal database. This data was reportedly exploited by criminals and is linked to at least one violent incident involving a correctional officer and his wife, which originated from a dispute over a […]

Covenant Health data breach affects 478,188 patients following May cyberattack

Covenant Health data breach affects 478,188 patients following May cyberattack

When a health data breach is initially reported, the number of individuals affected is typically lower than the final count. As investigations unfold, this number often climbs. That’s precisely what transpired at Covenant Health in Andover, Massachusetts. The Catholic healthcare provider recently revealed that a cyberattack, first detected in May, may have impacted nearly half […]

January data brokers update profiles as scammers recreate target lists

January data brokers update profiles as scammers recreate target lists

January and Online Privacy: What You Should Know January often feels like a fresh start. New year, new goals, new habits. But here’s the thing: while you’re busy organizing your life, scammers are also gearing up. It’s crucial to remember that January is a key month for online privacy; data brokers are busy updating their […]

Getting a new phone? Set it up this way to avoid losing your data.

Getting a new phone? Set it up this way to avoid losing your data.

So, you’ve just got a new phone. Exciting, right? Whether you’re unboxing that brand-new iPhone or experimenting with the latest Android model, there are some essential steps to take before, during, and after the setup. Skip a step, and you might end up complicating your experience. But if you follow the steps in the right […]