TorSearch Aims To Be The Google For The Deep Web
Tor is a hidden service and part of the Deep Web. TorSearch is a new anonymous search engine that its founder Chris MacNaughton wants to make the “Google of Tor”.
Concerned About Privacy? How To Keep Google At Arm's Length
Concerned about Google's data collection policies in light of all privacy issues? It might not be a bad idea to keep Google away from your Internet activities. But just how can you do that?
Who Is Fighting On Your Behalf Against The NSA And For Privacy?
There are several Internet activism groups who are fighting on your behalf for privacy. They are doing their best to educate netizens as well. Here are just a few of them that are incredibly active.
Why Email Can't Be Protected From Government Surveillance
“If you knew what I know about email, you might not use it either,” said the owner of secure email service Lavabit as he recently shut it down. "There is no way to do encrypted e-mail where the content is protected," said Phil Zimmermann as he suddenly shut down Silent Circle's secure email service. The reality is that email is fundamentally insecure and can never be protected from government surveillance in the same way some other communications can.
What Is PRISM? Everything You Need to Know
The National Security Agency in the US has access to whatever data you're storing with US service providers like Google Microsoft, Yahoo, and Facebook. They're also likely monitoring most of the traffic flowing across the Internet. We'll try to summarize the important revelations about PRISM from the recent leaks and discussions around this important topic.
Can You Escape Internet Surveillance Programs Like PRISM?
Ever since Edward Snowden blew the whistle on PRISM, the NSA's no longer secret surveillance program, we know one thing with certainty: nothing that happens online can be considered private. Can you really escape the intelligence services' data hoarders by avoiding specific services? As similar programs in France, the UK, and Germany are revealed, this seems highly unlikely.
The Web Hidden On The Web - FreeNet
Last week it was officially announced that the United States National Security Agency (NSA) has been mining data from cellular service provider, Verizon. People were, and are, freaking out! How could the government do such a thing? What kind of totalitarian state are we really in?
I Bet You Didn't Know Your Webcam Could Do This! 5 Tips To Help You Use Its Full Potential
Are you the kind of person that covers their webcam with a sticker, so nobody can spy on them? Almost every device now is equipped with at least one camera. They make virtual meetings a little more personal. You can visually interact with the other person, read facial expressions, and thus better understand how they feel. This subtle information adds a lot of depth to conversations. But webcams can do a lot more than enhance virtual conversations. Few of us use their full potential for fun, convenience, and safety.
2 More Home Surveillance Apps You Should Consider
I wrote a round-up review last month for anyone interested in using their webcam as a home surveillance system, but since then we’ve had a few updates from developers so I thought it appropriate to revisit the topic and take a look at these services.
How To Protect Yourself From Government Cellphone Surveillance [Android]
Let's face it, these days the likelihood that you are being monitored by someone is rising all the time. I'm not saying that everyone, everywhere faces the threat of cellphone surveillance, but there are plenty of situations where you could be at risk without realizing it.
You Are The Product, Not The Client: The Personal Data Economy Explained
As Andrew Lewis once said "If you're not paying for something, you're not the customer; you're the product being sold". Think about the implications of that quote for a moment – how many free services do we use online every day? When we use Facebook, make a search on Google, or check our Gmail, we like to think that we’re the customer. But we’re rarely the customer online – instead, we’re the product being sold to advertisers and tracking networks.
Add A Customizable Webcam Widget To Your Desktop With The Simple & Lightweight CamDesk [Windows & Linux]
With CamDesk, you get a constant feed from any of your webcams in a customizable window, and can keep track of what’s going on no matter what you're doing. It can be used for anything from spying on your cats and keeping an eye on your door, to getting a constant feed of yourself while video chatting or recording a video.
3 James Bond Gadgets You Can Make From an Old Smartphone
The smartphone is the most sophisticated gadget we carry with us everyday. And while we don’t have our own Q Branch working for us in a secret lab, thanks to a few intrepid DIY-ers and hackers, we can repurpose our old smartphones in our basements. Here are three James Bond styled spy gadgets you can make from an old smartphone.
How to Track What Others Do on Your Computer With iSpy
Have you ever been in a situation where you suspect someone has been using your computer, but you just aren't certain who is doing it and what they're actually doing when they're logged in? This situation comes up more often than you might suspect. The computer use may be completely innocent, or the person may actually be trying to poke around your personal files to discover private information about you.
6 Holiday Gifts That Are Perfect For The Amateur Spy
During my day job, I work a lot with all sorts of technology. During the evening, I write about technology, as well as about espionage and spy stories. When you combine the two together, you get the obvious topic of spy gear. What I've found during my time blogging about spy news and cutting edge technologies is that there are a lot of people out there that really love spy technologies.
How To Set Up A Motion Detection Surveillance System With iPhone Notifications
One thing I've been meaning to do is set up my always-on home server as a CCTV Surveillance System that sends alerts to my iPhone whenever it detects motion. Though the results are fantastic, you do need a lot of free software to get the thing up and running properly. It's a lot to download, but there isn't anything inherently difficult about it.