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Disable Ad Tracking (Android)

Google is entwined into everything on your phone. Getting a “de-googled” phone is very difficult. One of the basic things we can do is stop things from leaking out of google. To Opt out of personalized ads: * Settings -> Google -> Ads -> and turn on the

Digital Signature Inventory

Purpose: To protect yourself in the digital world, it is important first to know what you have. In the below area, work through annotating the WHO, WHAT, WHERE, and WHEN about you. Who are you? What do you know (Certification, degrees), Do (work, sports, activities), hobbies, interests, family… Where do

Disable Ad Tracking (Apple)

Turn off personalized ads on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch * Go to Settings -> Privacy -> Apple Advertising. * Turn off personalized Ads Turn off location-based ads on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch * Go to Settings -> Privacy -> Location Services. * Turn off Location Services

WebRTC - Embedded Content Tracking

One of the little-known threats to users on websites is Web Real-Time Communication (WebRTC). This is a free and open-source project that enables web browsers and mobile applications with real-time communication. This protocol allows audio and video to work directly inside of web pages and peer-to-peer communications. This direct connection

Computer "10" List

As an internet user, you must know how to do the 10 things below. Not knowing how to do these things can lead to a compromise in your security. 1. Use a Password Manager paired with a password card 2. Use 2-factor authentication for all websites and device access (NO

Safety Check and Access Audit (Apple)

One of the biggest headaches is knowing what has access to your data. Apple, with iOS 16 has introduced a new feature that will allow you to audit what has access to your data. The new Safety Check feature can quickly perform a privacy audit and show you who can

Browser Fingerprinting

Browser fingerprinting occurs when you visit any website and exchange information with the site so that it will render properly on your device. The settings provided to the server allow it to send you the parts of the website that you need. You provided all of the data it needs

6 Easy Cyber Security Steps

Technology can be overwhelming. It can seem like you are doing your best to stay secure and safe, but every time you turn around, there is a new hack, breach, or leak of sensitive data. The Twilio hack is sure to impact a large number of users’ opinions of security.

Password Managers

Password security is still one of the most critical aspects of using the internet. It is impossible to remember the number of passwords to access all of our accounts today. The average user will just recycle their passwords across multiple accounts. Never recycle a password. Password Manager Basics ~ Wired Magazine

Disable Siri on iPhone

Permanently Disable Siri on iPhone To permanently disable Siri on iPhone go to Settings > Siri & Search and turning OFF all options under “ASK SIRI” section. On the confirmation pop-up, tap “Turn OFF Siri” option to confirm. Delete the Siri and Dictation History. A popup will ask for confirmation