Discord users have been impacted by a security breach, via the platforms third-party support provider Zendesk. Discord has published a press release, providing some information on the scope of the breach, which we’ll outline below. In short, an unauthorized party accessed Discord’s third-party customer service platform, and extracted a significant volume of data from it. […]

Too Young to Scroll? The Debate Over Age Restrictions on Social Media Social media has become the defining communication tool of the modern age. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube are central to how people connect, share news, and even learn about the world. Yet many of the most active users are children and teenagers, […]

Data brokers, at a glance What they do: collect and package personal data into profiles sold to marketers, risk teams, and others. Where data comes from: public records, apps, websites, location services, and retail purchases. Why it matters: fuels identity theft risk, discriminatory decisions, hyper-targeting, and exposure. Do this now: enable tracker blocking and a […]

Discord rolled out a set of policy updates that touch safety, identity checks, and how they use data to power sponsored content. Two changes matter most for privacy minded users: new age verification for the United Kingdom and broader data use for ad targeting and ‘Quest’ measurement. We’ve broken down both of these core updates, […]

Definition of Social Media Footprint A social media footprint is the sum of all the activity, content, and data linked to your presence on social platforms. Every comment, like, share, video upload, private message, profile update, and even your connections contribute to this footprint. Some of it is public and easy for others to find. […]

Facebook feels personal. It is filled with familiar names, faces, and memories. That sense of comfort is exactly what scammers use to their advantage. Social engineering is not about hacking software. It is about manipulating people. If you trust what you see, you are more likely to click, share, or respond. That is why Facebook […]

If you’ve noticed Instagram’s new Friends Reels tab showing your likes and comments to others, you might not be thrilled. By default, the feature can display your reel activity to friends or followers you follow back. The good news is you can turn it off in just a few taps. Step-by-Step: How to Disable Friends […]

Hackers recently compromised one of Google’s Salesforce databases, exposing sensitive data from small and medium-sized businesses. The attackers used a maliciously modified Salesforce app to carry out their campaign, raising concerns not just about corporate cybersecurity but also the broader risks posed by social engineering attacks. Social Engineering: How the Google Breach Happened Social engineering […]

Over time, your Medium account can fill up with outdated content, drafts you no longer need, or posts that no longer reflect your current voice. Whether you’re rebranding, protecting your privacy, or simply starting fresh, Redact makes it fast and easy to bulk delete your Medium articles and messages. Here’s how to use Redact to […]

Whether you’re cleaning up an old Flickr account or removing outdated and personal photos, Redact makes it fast and easy to delete your Flickr content in bulk. Instead of manually removing each image or album, Redact gives you the tools to filter and delete exactly what you want – saving time and protecting your privacy. […]