Tor outage: How a major attack felled the onion network
The Tor Network suffered a serious outage this month. We look at why Tor is not entirely decentralized, and how this affects its security.
5 ways parents can stay smart about children’s privacy
Had a Covid baby? It’s never too early to stay vigilant and protect their privacy.
Your school is tracking your online activity—here’s what to do about...
In a single tectonic shift, the Covid-19 pandemic pushed schooling and education online to adjust to lockdowns and social-distancing...
14 top tips to protect your online privacy in 2021
Overwhelmed by online security issues? These tips are easy to follow. Start protecting your digital life now.
Upgrading Bitcoin, Part 2: A challenging process
It takes time for an idea to turn into code, and that code to be deployed on the Bitcoin network. Here is how this process works.
Why is Facebook fighting Apple’s App Store ‘privacy labels’?
Apple has started requiring apps in its App Store to provide privacy labels, which tell users what types of data the app collects and sends to third parties.
New AI tech bodes ill for identity theft, scams, and propaganda
Artificial intelligence like GPT-3 is advancing deepfakes by imitating real faces, voices, and words. This could spell trouble for the future of humanity.
Tech resources for leaving a cult
Trapped in a cult? Leaving can be difficult and frightening. Follow our tech safety guide and start to regain control of your life.
The antitrust case against Google might be good for your privacy
The U.S. Department of Justice claims Google is operating as a monopoly. If the company gets broken up, it would part with some of its data collection.
Download Android apps anonymously via the Aurora Store
Don’t want Big Tech knowing what apps you download? The Aurora Store is one private alternative to the Google Play Store.
