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Does Your Phone Listen to You for Ads? Or Is It Just Coincidence?
Your phone has a built-in microphone. Is your phone listening to you and sharing your secrets with Google or Facebook?
How Do Police & Forensic Analysts Recover Deleted Data From Phones?
Can police really recover deleted pictures or text messages from Android or iPhone devices? Or is it purely fiction?
5 Major Whistleblowers in the Tech Industry
These whistleblowers took bold steps to expose the truth that shook the tech industry.
The 8 Best DIY Security Camera Apps and Software for Linux
Looking for a DIY security webcam client for Linux? These Linux-compatible apps are ideal for any DIY security cam project.
5 Ways to Find Hidden Cameras Using Your Mobile Phone
Concerned about surveillance? Here's how to scan for hidden cameras using your mobile phone.
5 VPNs Not Located in Five Eyes Surveillance Regions
You think your VPN is keeping you private, but what happens if it is overseen by a member of the Five Eyes surveillance alliance?
Five Eyes, Nine Eyes, and 14 Eyes Surveillance Explained
VPNs don't necessarily protect you from government surveillance. Learn more about the Five Eyes, Nine Eyes, and 14 Eyes alliances.
6 Reasons to Avoid Cloud Services and Keep Your Feet on the Ground
Thanks to services like Dropbox and Google Drive, we're giving up a lot more than we're getting when we use cloud storage. Here's a look at why you should be worried.
Raspberry Pi Hires Former Police Officer With Background in Surveillance Tech
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has hired an ex-police officer with experience of hiding Pi boards in various objects, including a piece of chocolate.
Is Someone Monitoring Your Mac? Here's What to Do
If your Mac is acting weird, there's a chance you're being spied on. Here, we'll discuss some of the signs and teach you how to put an end to spyware.
The 5 Most Common Online Privacy Myths, Debunked
Most people don't take their online privacy seriously enough. They regurgitate the same old clichés. But here's why you shouldn't believe those myths.
How to Add and Control a Wi-Fi CCTV Camera in Home Assistant
Automate your Wi-Fi-enabled CCTV camera with Home Assistant and stay worry-free about the security of your home or office.
How to Build a $10 Wireless IP Security Camera for Your Home
Don't have the money to buy a security camera? Make one instead.
9 Places Where Secret Cameras Are Most Likely to Be Hidden
Learn all the popular spots where one could hide a spy camera in your home or office.
Can Governments See Who's Using a VPN?
Are VPNs completely safe as advertised? Does the government know you're using a VPN? Here's everything you need to know.
5 Reasons Why Google Drive Is a Security Risk
Google Drive is a great cloud storage solution, but can you trust it with your private data?
How to Access the News on Tor
If your regular news outlet is forced offline, here's how you can access uncensored news on the Tor network.
How to Use Your Android Phone as an IP Webcam
Set up your Android phone as an IP webcam so you can stream video footage over the internet. Here's how to do it.
Android Is Watching: 10 Ways a Typical Smartphone Is Monitoring You
Your Android device monitors you in more ways than you might be aware of.
6 Real-Life Technologies That Black Mirror Predicted
Black Mirror is equal parts wonder and terror. It's gripping, but what real-world tech did Black Mirror predict?