Archive - Secrets of Privacy

Did Data Brokers Aid a Recent Murderer?

The same tools used to spam and doxx are being used to kill and stalk

Jul 9

June 2025

Escaping Phone Surveillance Is Getting Harder (Guest Post)

A behind-the-scenes look at how Google’s Android changes are making private mobile devices harder to build and harder to find

Jun 27

The iPhone Setting That Quietly Exposes Your Location History

Learn how to disable Apple's Significant Locations setting and stop your iPhone from quietly logging your movements. A quick privacy win in under a…

Jun 23

AI Barbie Is Coming. What Will She Know About Your Child?

Mattel and OpenAI are teaming up to launch AI-powered toys. Here's what parents need to know about privacy, data collection, and advertising to kids.

Jun 20

He thought he was anonymous. He was wrong.

LAScanner tracked ICE raids anonymously, until he was doxxed and faced a federal investigation. Here’s what his story teaches about online privacy…

Jun 13

18M+ people saw him chat with AI like it was his girlfriend

A viral photo shows why privacy screens matter. Here’s how one simple fix can prevent digital embarrassment and protect your screen in public.

Jun 6

Personal Privacy News Roundup - May 2025

Noteworthy Digital and Internet Privacy News From May 2025

Jun 2

May 2025

Microsoft Windows Users: Beware This Growing Privacy Threat on Your Computer

Microsoft Recall quietly captures screenshots on Windows 11, risking your privacy. Learn what it means and how to protect your sensitive data today.

May 30

Coinbase Privacy Breach: What Was Exposed and How to Protect Yourself

Learn what was exposed in the Coinbase privacy breach and how to protect your crypto accounts, identity, and personal data from future attacks.

May 23

Meta Is Harvesting Emails (Even If You Don’t Have a Facebook Account)

Learn how Meta tracks emails through hidden pixels—and how disposable email addresses can protect your inbox from spam, profiling, and data leaks.

May 19 •

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Open source and privacy: What it means, when it matters

Learn when open source software boosts your privacy, when it doesn’t, and how to choose trustworthy tools (open or not).

May 16

Your Router Is Blabbing (Guest Post)

Improve privacy at home by switching DNS providers. Block trackers, stop ISP snooping, and speed up your network with this simple router tweak.

May 9 •

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