Privacy and security can be achieved in a number of ways. That’s why there are so many companies out there making a difference. Each company takes a unique approach in protecting people’s information online. Cryptocat Cryptocat is an open source privacy-enhanced messaging platform. It uses encryption to keep your conversations confidential. Cryptocat lets you continue your…
Regardless of how you use the internet, it’s nearly guaranteed that you are being tracked in some way. Natalie Triedman recently shared how people, often unknowingly, are sharing their location. We aren’t saying that you should freak out and stop using the internet, but it’s a good idea to be smart about your browsing. Follow these tips to…
Privacy matters. Even if you think you have nothing to hide, it’s in your best interest to make your privacy a priority. Most people don’t discuss privacy on the internet with their friends. “More than three-quarters of adult internet users (78 percent) are concerned about their privacy while using the internet, and more than 8…
Internet security can be an overwhelming topic. It can feel like the only people who can understand it are computer geniuses. There are some terms that anyone who uses the internet should be aware of. We’ve put together this list to help you get started! Access Control Access control, simply, is a security technique that…
Contents: What Is Privacy? Who Is Collecting Information About You? What Exactly Are They Collecting? How Long Will Your Information Be Stored? Who Is It Shared With? Can You Opt Out? Can We Control Our Information? How Is Your Information Used Against You? Daniel Solove’s 10 Reasons Why Privacy Matters How To Stay More Private…
After Facebook gave Cambridge Analytica the data of 87 million people, many companies scrambled to make sure their data security and privacy were up to par with industry standards. Data breaches are terrible for business because they harm the company’s image and diminish consumer trust. Most companies assume their security measures are good enough until there…
Everything is built on data. The largest companies in the world have created interesting, popular and useful products that rely on data they’ve collected over time. Huge user bases are the exact things making these companies so powerful and successful. The reason is: Huge user bases mean huge amounts of data. The Products You Use The…
Is Internet Privacy Dead? The Age of Information we are in means that the power lies with the group controlling the most information. Information availability is higher than it’s ever been. The problem though is that much of the information would have been private, just within the last 20 years. Now companies like Facebook collect…
One of Search Encrypt’s biggest goals for 2018 is to establish privacy as a norm on the internet. Most major websites have taken steps to protect their users, but privacy has yet to be adopted across the web. There is a bit of a stigma surrounding online privacy. Many people assume that the only people…
Using the internet with any expectation of privacy is becoming much more rare. A new privacy scandal seems to pop up as soon as the last one goes away. While it may be more difficult to keep your communication private online, there are a few companies providing top-notch messaging products with a heavy focus on…
If you are trying to use the internet and remain private at the same time, achieving that can be overwhelming. We recommend using: 1) a private search engine, and 2) a high-quality VPN. As a result, your internet searches and browsing will be safe from trackers that follow you around the web, and search engines…
Search Encrypt believes that tracking your location and who you are emailing is very intrusive. However, what you search for is another beast completely. This information reveals what you’re interested in, what you’re curious about, even what you think about those things. We’re explaining how big search engines, and other websites, follow you around the…
