Cybersecurity

Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are known to be friendly towards law enforcement agencies, and especially Police. But in a strange turn of events, an ISP firm, based in Sweden has accused the local Police of violating the privacy of its subscribers. In the wake of stringent anti-piracy laws in place, this particular news has come as a bit of surprise. According to a report published by Bahnhof, a Swedish ISP, more than 27.5% of requests were received by the ISP from the Police, against the so called online file sharing ‘crime’. The police wants online file sharing ‘crime’ to be addressed

Online privacy is the ability to take proactive measures to shield your sensitive data against prying eyes, i.e, cybercriminals, agencies, and trackers. Admittedly, we live in a world where most things run online, including ordering food and medicines online, buying home appliances, paying bills, or even booking a hotel. While doing all those things, ensuring your sensitive or personal information is safe is the essence of strengthening your online privacy. In this beginner's guide, we'll introduce some of the best ways to optimize your internet privacy and how you can keep cyberattacks from reaching you. We'll also highlight some authentic

The Internet of Things (IoT) monster has taken the toll on the web users. Despite the fact that more than 60% of the internet users have shown concerned about their privacy, while using their smartphones, IoT is here to stay, and there is no denying the fact about it. More than 60% of the mobile phone users around the world, (62% to be precise) are really concerned about their privacy. Meanwhile, the percentage of concerned privacy users increases to 72% when the sample size of the respondents is shrinked down to the United States only. These statistics are taken from

Mary Shelley, while writing her classic novel Frankenstein, might not have thought about the scientific revolution it would bring to the modern world. Thank you very much Mary for your novel, for it has redefined the concept and the practice of technological innovation that we experience today. Frankenstein has proved to be the precedent for the current situation. The Monster Among Us The Internet of Things (IoT) is looming on us. In fact it’s already upon us. We need to observe. The so-called IoT has affected us - the common people - in all the major aspects of our lives.

Apps on iOS 13 have been asking for Bluetooth permissions. Well, for someone who is a smartphone user, apps asking for certain permissions is not uncommon. But this one is different. Imagine Dunkin Donuts asking for Bluetooth permission? It is because the app is using beacons in stores and shopping malls to secretly track your location via Bluetooth Should I be Concerned? Of course, you should be. For instance, a retailer has no business knowing your location. Although, beacons such as these can detect Bluetooth chips in phones and learn of your location but with iOS 13, users are now