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Category: Cyber Warfare

This section contains articles about staying safe online and protecting your privacy in the digital world. The information is written by seasoned IT professionals and is distilled into a format that can be understood by a layperson.

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See everything that Facebook and Google know about you

August 15, 2019October 22, 2019 Fiodar Sazanavets

Not very long ago, Facebook has, once again, ended up in the middle of controversy related to personal data of its users. Although many people were outraged, nobody was surprised. After all, it wasn’t the first time a global tech … Continue reading See everything that Facebook and Google know about you

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How to prevent your phone from spying on you

August 15, 2019 Fiodar Sazanavets

Nowadays, more and more people are worried about their personal data getting in wrong hands. People see personalized ads in their mobile apps and the web browser and they wonder how the heck did the advertisers find out what to … Continue reading How to prevent your phone from spying on you

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How to exploit big tech companies legally

August 15, 2019 Fiodar Sazanavets

Until a few years ago, it was possible to use Facebook on mobile devices through browser without having to download any apps. On the mobile version of the website, a user was able to do pretty much everything they could … Continue reading How to exploit big tech companies legally

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How to block nuisance calls on Android

August 15, 2019 Fiodar Sazanavets

Most of us get unwanted calls from time to time. Whether it is about a PPI on a loan that you never had or a car accident that has happened “at some point in the last two years”, these calls … Continue reading How to block nuisance calls on Android

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Three ways to browse the web anonymously

August 15, 2019 Fiodar Sazanavets

When you browse the web, you often reveal more information about yourself than you intended. At the most basic level, your IP address will reveal which country you are based in. However, at more advanced level, the people who host … Continue reading Three ways to browse the web anonymously

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Three stories about IoT hacking

August 15, 2019 Fiodar Sazanavets

Internet of things (IoT) is a concept that is slowly gaining momentum in popularity. The idea is about connecting your household appliances and other electronic objects to internet. The potential uses for IoT technology are endless. For example, if your washing … Continue reading Three stories about IoT hacking

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10 ways to keep your data safe from hackers

August 15, 2019 Fiodar Sazanavets

Now and again, a news report gets published about some high-profile hack and a wholesale theft of personal data. Many people find it worrying and try to minimize their use of online services. Elderly people are especially susceptible to all … Continue reading 10 ways to keep your data safe from hackers

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Don’t worry about Facebook collecting your data

August 15, 2019 Fiodar Sazanavets

Facebook has recently updated its terms and conditions on how it collects and uses its users’ data. As Facebook has controversial reputation for collecting and handling user data, this has sparkled outrage from many. As well as criticising new additions … Continue reading Don’t worry about Facebook collecting your data

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