Overnight, Meta rolled out Instagram maps for many of its users. Instagram chief has publicly stated that the feature is opt-on only, despite many users claiming they were opted-in automatically. Ready to turn it off? Skip to the instructions here. Whether or not Meta has made a mistake, sharing your location with followers every time […]

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 […]

Negative Yelp reviews might have felt cathartic at the time, but they can come back to haunt you. Whether you’re protecting your privacy, managing your online presence, or simply wiping the slate clean, Redact makes it fast and easy to bulk delete your Yelp content. Why Use Redact for Yelp? Redact is the fastest, easiest […]

Over time, your Medium account can fill up with outdated content, drafts you no longer need, or posts that no longer reflect your current voice.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Whether you’re cleaning up an old Flickr account or removing outdated and personal photos, Redact makes it fast and easy to delete your Flickr content in bulk.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. […]

Your child is already building an online presence – whether you realize it or not. From their first baby photo on Instagram to their comments on YouTube, everything posted online becomes part of their digital footprint. That content can follow them for years. It could be seen by friends, schools, strangers, or even future employers. […]

Just days after the Tea app made headlines for leaking thousands of personal images, the situation has worsened. A second breach has now exposed over 1.1 million private messages, including sensitive conversations and contact information, prompting Tea to take its direct messaging system offline. If you read our previous post on the Tea breach, you […]

The recently viral Tea app has recklessly mishandled user data, endangering many of the women it claimed to protect. Tea is an app that gained fast popularity as a safety tool for women navigating dating. It allows users to anonymously share reviews and warnings about men they’ve dated or matched with. The concept is rooted […]

Why your digital footprint matters more than ever Every post, like, comment, and old profile leaves a trail. That trail can affect job offers, college admissions, relationships, and even your safety. Reducing your online presence is not about hiding. It is about protecting your privacy and controlling your digital story. People often think the internet […]

Why your social media matters to colleges You’ve studied for the SAT, written the perfect essay, and lined up strong recommendation letters. But what about your Facebook posts from two years ago? Or that tweet you made without thinking? Colleges are not just looking at grades. They are also looking at character. And increasingly, they […]