7 Security Behaviors You Should Be Using to Stay Safe
Being aware of online threats is half the battle. Complement that with using the right tools and behaviors, and you should be good. We've compiled everything you need to stay safe.
How to Encrypt and Set a SIM Card Lock on Any Mobile Device
Do you encrypt the data on your smartphone? If not, you risk having your data stolen the moment you lose your device. Encrypting your data is easy; all you need is the right software.
Maximize Evernote with 5 Powerful Features
With over 100 million users, Evernote is arguably the web's favorite productivity and note-saving tool. We are putting the spotlight on 5 under-appreciated Evernote features and detail their value.
6 Open Source Messaging Apps More Secure Than Skype
Skype has never been the most safe or secure communication protocol, and after Microsoft took over in 2011, concerns over privacy began to pile up. Can these secure, open source alternatives allay those fears?
The NSA Is Storing Its Data In The Cloud. But Is It Secure?
In the wake of the Edward Snowden leaks, the National Security Agency (NSA) is turning to cloud storage for their data. After they have collected information about you, how secure will it be?
20 Year Old Bug Breaks Internet Encryption: How To Tell if Your Browser is Affected
Are you vulnerable to the "LogJam" bug, a new vulnerability occurs that in the TSL protocol? Potentially used by malicious users to force your browser to use weaker encryption, it can havedevastating results.
How to Safely Buy Online with Privacy & Security
Competing with established online stores are smaller, lesser known businesses trying to compete. But can you trust them with your Visa details? And how can you better protect yourself when shopping online?
How To Test Your Home Network Security With Free Hacking Tools
No system can be entirely "hack proof" but browser security tests and network safeguards can make your set-up more robust. Use these free tools to identify "weak spots" in your home network.
The Paranoid Conspiracy-Theorist's Guide To Online Privacy & Security
Can you stay anonymous online? With not too much and the use of easy to use web-based encryption, security and privacy tools, we believe you can. Let us show you how.
Freedom & Mass Surveillance: UK Political Parties' Online Privacy Pledges
When one policy can change a vote, what can a political party pledge to win the support of voters with concerns over online privacy and freedom?
5 Sites to Encrypt and Share Photos, IMs, Emails, and More
Privacy isn't dead: you just need to be smart about it. The right tools go a long way.
5 Vital Computer Security Tips You Need To Learn Today
It isn't enough to just want to be secure; you have to actively ensure your digital security, day in, day out. These five tips will help.
How to Create a Secure USB Drive in Ubuntu with Linux Unified Key Setup
Your portable thumb-sized USB flash drive is a security risk. But if you're a Linux user, you can easily encrypt the drive to protect data should it be stolen.
Five Ways To Ensure Your Personal Data Remains Secure
Your data is you. Whether it is a collection of photographs you took, images you developed, reports you wrote, stories you thought up or music you collected or composed, it tells a story. Protect it.
How To Clear Your Data From Google & Attempt To Regain Some Of Your Privacy
Wiping all trace of you from the web is not easy, but after reading Dragnet Nation by Julia Angwin you might just want to try. It's time to stop willingly throwing away your privacy.
How to Hide & Protect Your Data in Windows
Nothing is private, unless you make it so. You can just hide your data from plain view, or you can apply passwords or encryption techniques for more serious protection. Let us show you how.
SuperFREAK: New Security Bug Vulnerablity Affects Desktop & Mobile Browser Security
The FREAK vulnerability is one that affects your browser, and it isn't limited to any one browser, nor any single operating system. Find out whether you're affected and protect yourself.
5 Effective Tools to Encrypt Your Secret Files
We need to pay closer attention than ever before towards encryption tools and anything designed to protect our privacy. With the right tools, keeping our data safe is easy.
Hero or Villain? NSA Moderates Its Stance on Snowden
Whistleblower Edward Snowden and the NSA's John DeLong appeared on the schedule for a symposium. While there was no debate, it seems the NSA no longer paints Snowden as a traitor. What's changed?
Microsoft Wants To Be Loved, Kim Dotcom Launches MegaChat [Tech News Digest]
Microsoft needs some loving, Kim Dotcom launches MegaChat, Apple Watches your battery die, Ello adds media embeds, Amazon becomes Transparent, and old people play GTA V.