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Are your devices listening to you?2021-09-23

If you own a smartphone, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, or laptop, you are near a device that listens for as long as you’re in its vicinity. For the vast majority of people, this is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. But is this a problem?

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What do Americans think about Privacy?2021-09-22

Freedom and security are hot button issues in the United States, but what do most people think about them?

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Pending U.S. Privacy Legislation in 20212021-09-20

What upcoming legislation will help you be safer and more secure on the internet?

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How to import your Twitter data into Redact2021-09-19

For a more streamlined, faster, more responsive experience, you should import your data into the Redact client. The process can be a bit confusing if you haven't done it before, though.

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What you need to know about Trojan Horse viruses in 20212021-09-18

Much like the famous, wooden horse that the Greeks supposedly used to hide their troops in during the Trojan War, the Trojan horse malware (or just “Trojan”) operates almost identically. Instead of a wooden horse, the virus may appear as something harmless, such as an email attachment or a link to a website, and instead of soldiers hiding inside it, there’s malware.

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The Effects of Net Neutrality in 20212021-09-16

Even though Net Neutrality stirred up a lot of discourse three years ago, there has not been much recent news about it. This stark contrast in interest raises one question: what were the long-term effects of repealing Net Neutrality, if any?

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7 easy steps to prevent identity theft2021-09-15

Identity theft affects millions every year. If you fall victim to it, your credit score can be destroyed, you can have difficulty opening new accounts, and you can even get in trouble with the IRS. If you haven’t gone through it, you can’t even imagine the intense amount of stress that identity theft victims are subjected to.

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What you need to know about ransomware in 20212021-09-14

When protecting both your privacy and online accounts, you are your best defense. However, often overlook something excruciatingly important: their mannerisms on social media.

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