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ExpressVPN launches new privacy and security features on Android
This post was originally published on December 8, 2020. At ExpressVPN, we are constantly thinking about how to improve your VPN experience and, more important, offering you new ways to stay private an...
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The antitrust case against Google might be good for your privacy
NOTE: This post was originally published on December 7, 2020 In October, the U.S. Department of Justice launched an antitrust suit against Google, the first one of its kind since the landmark ruling a...
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Delete these now: The worst apps for privacy in 2020
As we reach the finish line for 2020, we suggest a New Year’s resolution of paring down your mobile apps. Every app you download carries privacy risks, which vary greatly depending on each app maker...
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Download Android apps anonymously via the Aurora Store
Editor’s note: This is part of our series on alternatives to Big Tech. Read our posts on installing LineageOS on your phone and downloading apps for it from F-Droid. We previously detailed our exper...
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Biometric data collection around the world
In recent years, biometrics have increasingly played a key role in the governance and operation of our daily lives. Biometrics falls under two main categories, physiological and behavioral, and includ...
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Lightning Network: A better way to pay with Bitcoin
The Lightning Network has been highly anticipated by Bitcoin enthusiasts for years. As a separate network it promises to make Bitcoin payments faster and cheaper while not compromising the security of...
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With a new bill, Canada could get very tough on data privacy
Canada is the latest country to introduce a series of data privacy laws making it easier for users to gain control of their data from companies and request their data be deleted. If passed, the Consum...
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Canada’s version of the NSA is just as bad
When you think of surveillance agencies that spy on your online activity, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is probably not the first one that comes to mind. That might change, as new documents obtain...
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5 ways Amazon spies on you (even if you’re not a customer)
It’s hardly news that technology companies rely on surveillance capitalism to drive higher revenue. After all, the amount of data they gather has a direct correlation with their targeting algorithms...
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What is SOCKS5? How do SOCKS proxies work?
A proxy server is a device or application that acts as an intermediate for transmitting data online. In a broader sense, any device between you and the server of the site you are visiting acts as a ki...
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