Read more about the article How Fitness Apps May Compromise Your Data

How Fitness Apps May Compromise Your Data

In the age of technological advancement, our smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives, helping us manage tasks, stay connected, and even monitor our health and fitness. The rise of fitness apps has been a notable trend, offering users a convenient way to track their workouts, monitor their diets, and achieve their wellness goals. However, as we immerse ourselves in the world of health and fitness apps, it's essential to consider the potential risks lurking beneath the surface – the threat of data theft.

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Read more about the article We are all suspects until we prove otherwise

We are all suspects until we prove otherwise

In the words of the European Union, the proliferation of images and videos of child sexual abuse, which has increased dramatically with the development of the digital world, makes it possible to create "solutions" where it is acceptable to control all our digital activities. Even though the harm experienced by victims is infinite and perpetrators have found new ways through digital services to access and exploit children and providers of hosting or interpersonal communication services, our privacy and intimacy is a fundamental human right.

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Read more about the article Iris scanning for money: would you do it?

Iris scanning for money: would you do it?

For some time now, a phenomenon has been appearing in squares and public places in Argentina and other Latin American cities: long queues of people waiting to have their irises scanned with a silver-coloured ball on a tripod. This is the Worldcoin project, an initiative by Sam Altman, the owner of OpenAI, the company that developed ChatGPT, which gives out money (cryptocurrencies or dollars) in exchange for having your eye scanned.

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Read more about the article In the digital world, you have to present your driver’s license.

In the digital world, you have to present your driver’s license.

That can only mean one thing: No more anonymity. Many countries are considering age controls for internet use. This is to ensure that children are protected from the wild things on the internet. But is this really about protecting children or collecting data?

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Read more about the article 3 easy steps to start your digital PRVCY journey

3 easy steps to start your digital PRVCY journey

In a world that is constantly changing due to technology, keeping yourself safe online is not just something you learn, but a smart move that can really make you successful. These 3 tips are variations of the cybersecurity measures that big tech companies are taking to ensure the protection of their business data.

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Read more about the article Smile, the police are watching you on camera

Smile, the police are watching you on camera

You've probably noticed the CCTV cameras sprouting up everywhere, on city streets and in public places. Yes, these insidious Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras have become the new police in our lives. Since the development of technology, police departments around the world are finding new ways to find criminals, but now we are all suspects.

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Read more about the article 3 types of EMF radiation you need to keep away

3 types of EMF radiation you need to keep away

Our home is the most precious material asset in our life. This means that many of us put a lot of effort into making our homes pleasant and comfortable. Many homeowners, however, fail to realise that comfort does not only come from the best furniture or architectural innovation. There are a few invisible factors, silent thieves, as I like to call them, that affect the health of your home. Electromagnetic radiation is one of these factors that can seriously affect our health and wellbeing. Fortunately, homeowners have caught onto this and are growing more conscious of EMF protection.

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Read more about the article 9 ways how identity theft works
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9 ways how identity theft works

Unfortunately, this increase in online interactions has also led to a rise in identity theft, a malicious act in which criminals steal personal information to exploit or defraud unsuspecting victims. Like other regions, Europe has had its share of identity theft, which has caused countless people financial loss and emotional distress.

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Read more about the article Meet the eyes and ears in your home

Meet the eyes and ears in your home

From smart homes and wearable devices to industrial systems and healthcare devices, the IoT has revolutionized the way we interact with technology. However, this interconnectedness also brings with it a major problem: risks to digital privacy. In this blog post, we will look at the concept of IoT and explore the potential privacy risks associated with it.

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