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Is AirDrop secure? How to use it safely

Apple’s AirDrop allows file sharing between different Apple users on their devices. But while these data transfers are protected by Apple’s security measures, plenty of people still have doubts about the overall safety of using AirDrop. Fortunately, the AirDrop system itself has built-in security features to keep you safe — all you need to do…
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December 12, 2023 0

Ataque Zero Day: o que é e como se proteger?

A maioria dos softwares apresentam bugs, erros e falhas em algum momento. E, em muitos casos, estas falhas geram vulnerabilidades que podem ser exploradas por hackers. E se você usar algum programa, sistema operacional e aplicação com uma falha que pode ser explorada por um hacker? Você sabe o que são os ataques Zero Day?…
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December 12, 2023 0

Itinerancia de datos: ¿qué es y por qué debes activarla?

Antes de viajar a cualquier lugar fuera de tu país, debes tener muy claro qué es ‘itinerancia de datos’ y en qué consiste activar el roaming. Por una parte, se trata de un servicio que puede ser todo un salvavidas cuando estás en el extranjero y necesitas conectarte a internet, y, por otra, activar itinerancia…
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December 12, 2023 0

How To Opt Out of IDTrue – And Why You Should Do It

Data brokers, including IDTrue, gather and profit from a wide array of your personal data, including your name, address, phone number, birth date, educational and employment history, property records, financial details, and even police records. Even though their actions are legally permissible, it doesn’t mean you have to accept them. This guide will help you…
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December 12, 2023 0

How To Opt Out of SmartBackgroundChecks – And Why You Should Do It

SmartBackgroundChecks is a U.S.-based people-search website. The website allows U.S.-based users to search its database for information about other U.S. residents.  SmartBackgroundChecks says its databases contain nearly one billion public records from more than 2,000 verified sources. The information found in the service’s search results can include addresses, phone numbers, email addresses (both current and…
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December 12, 2023 0

How To Opt Out of Instant Checkmate – And Why You Should Do It

Your privacy can be at risk even if you believe you have a limited online presence. People-search websites like Instant Checkmate scouring the internet for publicly available information about you, making it accessible to anyone.  You can regain control over your personal information and shield yourself from the watchful gaze of these data brokers by…
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December 12, 2023 0

How To Opt Out of ClustrMaps – And Why You Should Do It

ClustrMaps is “a combined hit counter, visitor tracker and geographic visualization tool.” It’s also a way for anyone with an internet connection to search for US citizens.  The people-search facet of ClustrMaps is free and requires only that the searcher enter a name or address. Results include the searched-for person’s phone numbers, family members, the…
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December 12, 2023 0

How To Opt Out of Spokeo – And Why You Should Do It

Spokeo is a U.S.-founded and operated people-search website. The website allows users to search through a treasure trove of private data about citizens located in the U.S.  Spokeo collects its data from multiple sources, including public records, mailing lists, surveys, public social media profiles, and more. In addition to the standard data that seems to…
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December 12, 2023 0

How To Opt Out of Innovis – And Why You Should Do It

Innovis is a US-based consumer credit reporting agency. It’s a less popular version of Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. Like its competitors, Innovis gathers personal data from a variety of sources, repackages it, and sells it to insurers, mortgage lenders, and banks in the form of consumer credit reports.  An Innovis credit report details your credit…
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