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Digital Economy

PRVCY 101: Data Analytics. A guide to protecting the digital privacy of your consumers

In this blog section, we discussed the key factors to consider when choosing a data analytics platform that prioritizes consumer digital privacy. By ensuring the platform offers robust data encryption, data minimization, granular access controls, privacy impact assessments (PIAs), and comprehensive audit logs, you can safeguard your customers’ sensitive information and comply with privacy regulations.

Chris January 20, 2024

Hacks

PRVCY 101: 2FA Authentication

Prioritizing your online security should be a top concern in today’s digital age. Two-factor authentication is an essential tool for enhancing the protection of your online accounts, but it shouldn’t be the only measure you rely on.

By taking the additional measures in our #PRVCYTipss, you significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized access and protect your sensitive information.

Chris January 18, 2024

Family

The Silent Threat: Manipulation and Surveillance in the World of Video Games

In the digital age, video games have evolved beyond mere entertainment to become complex virtual worlds where millions of players interact daily. While these immersive experiences offer an escape from reality, there’s a growing concern about the dangers of manipulation and surveillance within the gaming industry. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the subtle threats posed by these practices and their potential impact on players.

Chris January 16, 2024

Digital Economy

Iphone is having a identity crisis

Apple has been in the process of repositioning itself as a service company for some time now. The company has been constantly rolling out new and updated subscription options for cloud storage, music and news.

Don’t forget that Apple has invested enough money in Apple TV to win an Academy Award for Best Movie and beat Netflix. And Apple securing the rights to Major League Soccer and bringing Lionel Messi to a soccer team in Florida is one of the biggest moves in sports and streaming right now.

That’s just the tip of the iceberg, because inside, the hardware is losing the magic of years gone by. What’s going on?

Chris January 14, 2024

PRVCY Tips

Tech Companies and keyboards: they know even your deleted messages

In an era dominated by digital communication, the concept of privacy has become increasingly elusive. Many users believe that deleting a message is synonymous with erasing it from existence, creating a false sense of security. However, the reality is far more complex, as tech companies possess the means to retain and analyze deleted messages. In this blog post, we’ll explore the mechanisms that allow tech companies to access every word you type in your keyboard and the implications for user privacy.

Chris January 14, 2024

Family

Exploring our creativity out of our comfort zone: From Idea to Robot

Innovation has always been the driving force behind human progress. It’s the catalyst that propels us into new frontiers, challenging the status quo and reshaping the world as we know it. Today, we find ourselves on the cusp of a technological revolution that promises to transform every aspect of our lives. However, this transformative power often comes with a shadow of fear and uncertainty. In this article, we will explore how innovation is on the verge of taking us into uncharted territories and how we can confront and overcome the fear of technology.

In a world dominated by technology, it’s not uncommon for individuals to feel afraid of what the future would look like in terms of work, life, and finances connected with technology. I very good idea is to start comprehending technology as learning something new: something is supposed to be funny.

Chris January 10, 2024

Family

What should you look out for in the most secure routers?

The answer is simple, you need an encrypted router

Your router connects you to the internet. With cyber threats on the rise, protecting our home networks is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. An encrypted router is one of the most important lines of defense between your devices and countless online threats.
Some routers are not secure at all, while those that are offer varying levels of security and privacy. That’s why it’s so important to choose a secure router. Let’s find out how.

Chris January 6, 2024

Family

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.

Chris January 3, 2024

Digital Economy

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.

Chris January 2, 2024

Digital Economy

Top 5 worldwide cyber attacks in 2023

As 2023 draws to a close, is there anything we can learn from a cyber security perspective?

Once the dust settles on the year and figures emerge, which is usually in the first quarter of the following year, it will likely show that familiar trends continue.
As you read on we’ll document the biggest and most famous cyber attacks of 2023 as they happen. We’ll offer some technical analysis, insight and, where possible, explore lessons that can be learned.

Chris December 31, 2023

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Master your Privacy and Cyber-Security

7 ways Big Tech is stealing your data right now, and how to stop it in 10 minutes.