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Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban: The First Domino in a Global Crackdown
Australia’s under-16 social media ban triggers mass account removals and age-verification checks. How it works, the risks, and what it means for your privacy.
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UC Berkeley data was allegedly put up for sale on a cybercrime forum in July 2025, and the university hasn't confirmed it. We trace the claims.
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Imgur has blocked UK users since 30 September 2025. The guide covers why, how to request your data or delete your account, and how to fix broken embeds.
How to Delete All Your Tweets and X Posts at Once
X has no delete-all button. Bulk delete every tweet, reply, and repost, clear older posts with your X archive, and see what you can do for free.
Phrack Journalists Suspended from Proton Mail
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How to Prevent Doxxing: A 24-Hour Privacy Sprint
Protect yourself from doxxing with a 24-hour sprint: lock down accounts, clean up posts and images, and set a recurring privacy routine.
DOGE copied a Social Security mega-database to a private cloud, whistleblower says
DOGE copied SSA’s NUMIDENT to AWS with weak safeguards - putting 300M Americans at risk. What happened, and how to protect your identity.
What Is a Social Media Footprint and Why It Matters
Learn what a social media footprint is, why it affects jobs, privacy, and compliance, and how to audit and clean it up fast with manual checks or Redact.
The Most Common Scams on Facebook (2025)
Stop Facebook social engineering: spot profile cloning and quiz bait, lock down privacy, and bulk-delete risky posts fast with Redact.
Home Depot’s Facial Recognition Lawsuit Raises Alarming Privacy Questions
Home Depot is being sued over alleged facial recognition at its self-checkout kiosks. We cover what the lawsuit claims and why shoppers should care.
The Best Web Browsers for Privacy In 2026
The best web browsers for privacy in 2026, compared. Brave, Firefox, Tor, DuckDuckGo, Edge and more, with their privacy features and trade-offs.
How to Turn Off the New Friends Reels Feature on Instagram
Learn how to turn off the new Friends Reels feature in just a few steps. Our guide shows you exactly where to find the settings to keep your activity private.
How to Delete Your Medium Comments
Delete your Medium comments in bulk with Redact, filtering by publication, date range or keyword.
How to Mass Delete Your Flickr Content
Delete Flickr photos, albums, favorites and galleries in bulk. Redact filters by date, title or description so you remove only what you choose.
How to Keep Your Child Safe Online – Digital Footprint Guide
Learn how to protect your child’s digital footprint, set boundaries, and remove old content. Here’s what parents need to know.