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Tor outage: How a major attack felled the onion network
On 10 January 2021, the Tor Network experienced what appears to be a DDoS attack on its core infrastructure, causing users to be unable to use the Tor Browser, with most Version 3 onion sites becoming...
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5 ways parents can stay smart about children’s privacy
This post was originally published on January 11, 2021. Had a Covid baby? It’s never too early to stay vigilant and protect their privacy. Just about everybody has welcomed in 2021 with open arms, a...
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How to protect your data when you die
It’s a privacy question that concerns us all: What happens to all our online photos, location history, and data when we die? Data privacy laws like the GDPR and the right to be forgotten give citize...
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18 top tips to protect your online privacy in 2026
Take your internet privacy seriously. With cybercriminals stalking the internet and social engineering attacks on the rise, it’s prudent to keep yourself safe and guarded on the web. Protecting your...
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Upgrading Bitcoin, Part 2: A challenging process
Previously we discussed why upgrading Bitcoin is so difficult. Bitcoin is a network that’s reliant on full consensus of all participants, so it is notoriously difficult and often highly controversia...
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Turn your old Android phone into a security camera
In 2017, Edward Snowden along with The Guardian Project developed and released https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr0wEsISRUw, an open-source app designed to turn any old Android phone into a motion, sou...
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14 cybersecurity resolutions to stay private in 2023
With the new year almost upon us, it’s time to sit down and draw up a few New Year’s resolutions. You might want to hit the (home) gym more, check a few travel goals off your list (even if they ma...
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New AI tech bodes ill for identity theft, scams, and propaganda
What happens when AI and machine learning evolve beyond the uncanny valley? How will we know what is real and what isn’t? Developments in AI and machine learning have progressed forward in leaps and...
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2021 Gift Guide: Best cybersecurity gifts for privacy protection
This post was originally published on December 11, 2020. In the whirlwind season of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales and general holiday shopping mayhem, it can be hard to resist the ridiculous sav...
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Tech resources for leaving a cult
For individuals who find themselves in a cult and want to leave, the first step is to establish secure communication with the outside world. Here’s how to do that. The challenges of leaving a cult C...
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