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Online privacy

A collection of 26 issues

Apple: What is your Device doing?

Apple has added a tool as of iOS 15.2 that is an effort to increase transparency to users on what their devices are doing. To turn it on, go to Settings > Privacy > App Privacy Report (It is at the bottom). Right away you will see nothing. If

Domain Naming Service (DNS)

Securing your web surfing. We, as users, take simple things such as google.com and espn.com for granted. One of the most important aspects of cyber security is protecting our ability to find and navigate websites safely. While a VPN secures your connection and content to the website, a

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 (Android)

Opt out of ads personalization on Android * Settings -> Google -> Ads -> Opt out slider to on Now that you’ve opted out, there is no proof that Google won’t be tracking you. Apps will create their own ad-ids to fill the void that Android

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

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.