Archive - Secrets of Privacy

How to Find and Disable Hidden Trackers on Your Car or Bag

Learn to spot and disable hidden AirTags and Bluetooth trackers. Turn on iPhone/Android alerts and use a 90-second drive-home routine to stay safe.

Oct 22

The Hidden Sound You Can’t Hear (But Your Phone Might)

How Ultrasonic Beacons and Modern “Acoustic Analytics” Quietly Connect Your Devices

Oct 17

Is Your Smartphone Really Listening to You?

Why your phone seems to know what you’re thinking (and what’s really going on behind those eerily accurate ads)

Oct 15

Scammers Are Recycling Old Breach Data With AI. Here’s What To Do

Scammers are reusing old breach data with AI. Learn how to protect yourself, cut exposure, and stack privacy wins with simple high-ROI moves.

Oct 8

Why We Trust Famous Faces

Learn how scammers exploit celebrity impersonation, deepfakes, and parasocial trust. Spot red flags and protect yourself from modern online scams.

Oct 2 •

Cyber Safety Watchdog

How to Make Your Smart TV Less Creepy (Part 3)

Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and Chromecast all track you. Learn what data they collect, the settings to change, and how to make streaming more private.

Oct 1

September 2025

How to Make Your Smart TV Less Creepy (Part 2)

Go beyond settings. Learn advanced smart TV privacy tactics—network filters, external devices, and data controls—to reduce tracking and stay private.

Sep 24

Two Big Milestones

September marks our two year anniversary and reaching 3,000 subscribers

Sep 22

How to Make Your Smart TV Less creepy (Part 1)

Learn how to turn off ACR, limit ad tracking, and secure your smart TV. Simple settings changes can protect your privacy without losing features.

Sep 17

Spotify’s New Sharing Feature Exposes Your Identity

Spotify’s new sharing feature links your identity to every song you share. Learn how hidden trackers work and the quick steps to protect your privacy

Sep 12

Millions Gone in a Phone Call: The Latest Social Engineering Scam

A $91M crypto scam shows how support impersonation tricks anyone. Learn the red flags and steps to protect your money, data, and privacy.

Sep 10

Email tracking pixels explained (and how to beat them)

Learn how email tracking pixels work, what data they reveal, and the best ways to block them to protect your inbox privacy.

Sep 3

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