Whether you’ve been notified that you’ve been part of a breach or not, there are important steps to take to protect yourself against serious consequences of identity theft. Some steps are easier and less time consuming than others, but doing something is better than doing nothing. Do what you can right away and then go […]
Privacy has become a valuable and elusive commodity. On the one hand, our private information is made available by others whether we like it or not. On the other hand, it’s our own fault as we overshare online. People seem to assume privacy is a lost cause, but that is a mistake! There are many […]
It’s no secret that Meta’s Facebook collects, uses, and profits from abundant user data. This data enables Facebook to provide each person with a customized user experience, but it simultaneously influences users to purchase products and services and to behave in other subconscious ways. Facebook also tracks users beyond what they do on Facebook. Despite […]
Google gets our data from our online browsing and usage of its apps and products such as Nest, Waze, Google Maps, YouTube and Fitbit. This abundant and diverse information teaches Google to know us better than we know ourselves! As terrifying as this is, it’s not all bad. Our data enables Google to provide us […]
In 2015, I noticed the Venmo financial activity of a friend posting on Facebook but he had no idea this was happening. After 10 minutes of searching in 2021, reporters located President Biden’s Venmo account. They observed that President Biden had sent money to his grandchildren. They were able to map out a social web […]
By creating an Amazon account, searching, researching, and then shopping on Amazon, we voluntarily hand Amazon abundant data about ourselves. This data gives Amazon an intimate knowledge of us and also gives them the tools to keep us going back for more. Our browsing and shopping actions allow Amazon to provide us with the exceptional […]
This tutorial shows you how to easily delete your personal information from peoplefinders. If you previously opted out from peoplefinders, your should not find your data. To confirm your continued absence from the site, please follow this tutorial anyway. It shouldn’t take you longer than a minute or two. If you’ve not opted out of […]
I can’t imagine managing my online world without a password manager. Using a reputable password manager is guaranteed to reduce password frustration and over the years it has protected me and simplified my life. If you don’t already use a Password Manager, I recommend trying one. I suspect that just like me, you won’t be […]
I took a virtual drive through an upscale neighborhood using Google Maps and as fun as it was to explore the area without leaving home I quickly noticed a few potential privacy and safety dangers. As I moved along the streets with my mouse I enjoyed the view of pretty homes and gardens. I noticed […]
Until I watched the Social Dilemma documentary on Netflix I did not understand how Republicans and Democrats in the United States of America could have such vastly different interpretations of the facts. For example, with over 215,000 people dead from Covid 19 in the USA, how could any American think this pandemic is a hoax? […]
Personal information is online because it stems from public records and is valuable to marketers and to data brokers who buy and sell it to those who are willing to pay for it. This data is also made available by government agencies and even though it is frustrating to see our personal data online, it […]
Watch out for dangerous Amazon, FedEx, UPS, USPS emails AND text messages that appear to be from these businesses but they are not! Many people are falling prey to these scams because vast numbers of consumers take advantage of the convenience and price savings of online ordering and they are mistaking fake delivery alerts for […]
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