• Fake Google Chrome Ad Blockers Could Put You and Your Data at Risk

    Fake Google Chrome Ad Blockers Could Put You and Your Data at Risk

    Google has recently killed five top-ranking ad blockers after AdGuard published a report that indicated they’re fake extensions.  What might be the worst part is that the fake extensions are loaded with extra code that harvest information on the websites that you visit.  So they’re tracking you and not actually blocking the ads.  The ad…

  • How Secure is Your iPhone with a 6-Digit Passcode?

    How Secure is Your iPhone with a 6-Digit Passcode?

    Over the years, Apple has made the iPhone much more secure.  We’ve got the ability to lock and unlock our phones with biometrics – whether that’s your face or your thumb.  But that doesn’t make the device as secure as it could be.  Also, over time, Apple has made some improvements to iOS security, but…

  • Instagram Changes API Rules – But Will This Solve the Problem?

    Instagram Changes API Rules – But Will This Solve the Problem?

    In the wake of the Cambridge Analytica data privacy scandal, Instagram (read Facebook) is tightening up its security measures around third-party apps.  These restrictions will place limits on how much data that the third party apps can retrieve, and now often.  You might not be aware, but there are some third-party apps that do things…