Privacy flaw found in Google and Apple’s contact-tracing tool
Hundreds of contact-tracing apps on Android devices didn't keep sensitive data secure.
Tests, shots, apps: The invasive new world of travel
Amid Covid-19, summer travel will happen. Is it worth the loss of your privacy?
Google’s tracking cookies are going away. Is that good?
Google claims that FloC, its new alternative to tracking cookies, will raise privacy. We take a look at whether that’s the case.
Are QR codes safe? Not always
There are a few ways QR codes pose online security risks. Here are a few simple tips to protect yourself.
10 times Facebook violated your privacy
To say that Facebook has a less-than-stellar reputation for privacy is understating it. Here are some major instances where the company didn’t guard your data.
Facebook wearables are coming. Would you want them?
If you thought Facebook knew too much about you, wait till it launches hardware products like fitness trackers, smart glasses, and neural wristbands.
Explainer: $5bn lawsuit against Google over Incognito mode
Chrome’s Incognito mode doesn’t prevent Google from tracking you—and users are suing over it.
Bossware: How remote-work tools can be used to spy on you
More people are working from home, leading to the growth of apps that let companies monitor employee activity. Here’s how they work.
What is a digital footprint and how can I manage it?
What you do online reveals a lot about you to the world. Take back your privacy by limiting and obscuring your digital footprint.
Digital vaccination passports are here
Some countries will require proof that you’ve been vaccinated against Covid-19 before letting you travel or go to public places. Will privacy be sacrificed?
