Archive - Secrets of Privacy

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.

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Personal Privacy News Roundup - April 2025

Noteworthy Digital and Internet Privacy News From April 2025

May 2

Why Even Strong Passwords Aren't Enough Anymore

Think your passwords are safe? Think again. On World Password Day, learn how even strong passwords leave you exposed and what to do about it.

May 1

April 2025

Neat Trick to Save Money at Amazon (While Protecting Your Privacy)

"Learn how to get Amazon price drop alerts the privacy-friendly way using CamelCamelCamel and disposable emails. Shop smarter, save more.

Apr 25

There’s a Smarter, More Private Way to Pay Online (Here’s How)

Protect your financial privacy online with virtual cards. Learn how Privacy.com helps you block fraud, control spending, and shop safer.

Apr 18

What McDonalds Hot Coffee Can Teach You About Protecting Your Data

Discover how McDonald’s hot coffee case reveals the truth about corporate privacy decisions—and why companies put profits over protecting your data.

Apr 11

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