Facebook and Instagram look free, but Meta's model runs on your attention and your data. We walk through the Signal campaign, the settings that quietly work against you, and a practical checklist to harden your account.
Dating apps have made it easier to find a partner, but they have also been filled with scammers, fake profiles and sextortion. Let's see how to circumvent these dangers with a few tips that will help you spot suspicious patterns.
This is the third article in the series on social networks [3/3]: we focus on algorithmic manipulation, synthetic users, the social and psychological impact they can cause, cultural trends, the lack of regulation and we will finish with a practical kit for your day-to-day life.
In this second part we will see how fraudsters have found their paradise in the RRSS to carry out their social engineering attacks and how doxing can lead to physical risks apart from losing online privacy.
Social networks have become the epicenter of digital life. However, their apparent free nature hides a high price: the collection of personal information, metadata tracking and serious cybersecurity risks. In this first installment we analyze their business model, data exploitation and structural vulnerabilities that put your online privacy at risk.
Is Telegram as secure as it promises? Find out how governments and cybercriminals exploit its weaknesses, and why its "fictitious" war with Russia was a smokescreen. Let's also take a look at other instant messaging apps that leave much to be desired: iMessage, Facebook Messenger and Instagram Messenger.
Do you use incognito mode thinking that no one is tracking you? Learn why neither VPNs nor secure browsers offer total privacy by default and how to better configure your tools to protect your online privacy.
Did you know that your email alone can track almost everything about you? Learn how to protect yourself by creating aliases to avoid spam, block pixel tracking and disable common threats. Combine tools like SimpleLogin + Bitwarden + ProtonMail.
Extensions promise to make our lives easier, but some hide dark intentions that can suddenly turn into malware. Let's see how installing an ad blocker could be like inviting a spy into your computer.
Choosing the right browser and configuring it securely can make the difference between being anonymous and being exposed. Find out which ones are the most secure and respectful of your privacy, avoiding trackers, cookies and fingerprinting. It's not enough just to browse: you have to do it safely.
Recent fines to TikTok, Facebook and Apple reveal Europe's battle to protect your privacy. While GDPR is not perfect, it is our shield against data abuse. It's time to switch to European apps.
This article reveals how email can be a gateway for spam, phishing and data theft. Email is the primary means of spying on you and hacking you. Choose secure providers and use these techniques to protect yourself.
Do you know everything you reveal when surfing the web? Your browser, cookies and fingerprinting can expose more than you realize. Learn how to protect your online privacy from trackers, invasive ads and hidden data collection. Use VPN.
Discover the keys to Signal, Threema and Briar, three apps designed to protect your online privacy from corporate and government spying. Learn about their features, strengths and differences, and choose the one that best suits your needs in an environment where cybersecurity is more essential than ever.
Apps like WhatsApp, Telegram or Signal use encryption, but that doesn't guarantee your online privacy. In this article we analyze the hidden risks of instant messaging, the use of metadata, and how some platforms could expose more than you think. Find out how they can spy on you.
Do you know everything you reveal when surfing the web? Your browser, cookies and fingerprinting can expose more than you realize. Learn how HTTPS works and how to protect your online privacy from trackers, invasive ads and hidden data collection.
Have you ever stopped to think how a free instant messaging App like WhatsApp is so profitable for Meta (Facebook)? If you can't stop using it, I'll at least show you how to secure the app to make it more secure.
Protect your online privacy by reviewing your apps' software settings. Many applications collect your data without your knowledge. Learn how to configure your mobile to improve security and avoid unnecessary tracking.
With these 3 basic principles of cybersecurity: least privilege, defense in depth and limiting the area of exposure, you are protected.
Cybercriminals don't just launch indiscriminate attacks: they study their victim, track devices on the Internet and use TOR and Bitcoins. Both they and Big Tech will do anything to get your data.
Are cybercriminals or Big Tech the biggest threat? Find out how your data is being trafficked and what you can do to protect your privacy.
Discover how online platforms like Google and Facebook use your personal data to enrich themselves. Learn about online privacy and the risks of implicit sharing.
The urgent reasons why you should learn cybersecurity and how to protect your privacy. Unearthing myths. Avoid fraud and dangers on the Internet.
