Tips to Help Kids Stay Safe Online
Social media is an integral method of communication these days, and you probably know far more people who have Facebook pages and Twitter accounts than those who do not. This is true for people of all ages, even children. While most social media sites have restrictions aimed at banning children under the age of 13, man... Read More
National Cyber Security Awareness Month Kicks Off Next Week
When you go online, internet privacy may not be the first thing you think about, but it should certainly feature prominently. In order to help raise awareness of the importance of internet safety, the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), a nonprofit public-private partnership, established National Cyber Security Aw... Read More
California Driverless Car Law Raises Mobile Privacy Concerns
Driverless vehicles are coming closer to being a reality on the roads, inspiring the state of California to pass legislation concerning the safety and performance standards for autonomous automobiles. The recently approved bill, however, did not touch on consumer privacy, even though data sharing plays a major role in ... Read More
Safety Precautions for Location-Based Dating Apps
For a long time, online dating was strictly a computer-based game, but as matchmaking businesses expand their services to encompass mobile devices, the world of internet-based romance is changing. Many dating apps allow users to check in to various locations to alert local singles of their whereabouts. On one hand, thi... Read More
Facebook Hires Datalogix to Collect Offline Consumer Data, Privacy Groups Concerned
Facebook recently announced a marketing partnership with Datalogix, and internet privacy advocates want the government to investigate. Datalogix, a company that collects consumer data, will step in to help Facebook improve its targeted marketing and gain a better understanding of consumer behavior, according to the Int... Read More
Many Chronically Ill Teens View Social Media as Invasive
Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter allow you to stay connected with friends and family, but this increased level of connectivity to loved ones can be too much for some. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association that was conducted by at the Children's Hospital of East... Read More
Everyday Uses for a Second Mobile Number
Mobile privacy is an important issue that you should pay attention to across all facets of your life. There are so many different ways in which we use our cell phone numbers these days that it can be easy to disregard your cell phone privacy without blinking an eye. However, if your personal information falls into the ... Read More
Why Do Businesses Want Your Mobile Number?
It may sometimes seem as though every time you visit a store or enroll in an online service, they are always asking for your phone number. While this may make sense in certain situations, such as when you buy a product online and the seller needs to contact you, you should still consider your mobile security before han... Read More
Independent Developer Reveals Potential Flaw in Virgin Mobile Security
Mobile security is key to protecting your personal information from hackers, but not all systems are as secure as you might think. For instance, Kevin Burke, an independent software developer recently exposed a major hole in Virgin Mobile's security system on his personal blog. The tech professional claims to have ... Read More
Google Makes Efforts to Add Do-Not-Track Option to Chrome
Have you ever noticed that advertisements on the websites you visit tend to be for products and services related to your interests? That's not just coincidence, as online advertisers have the ability to track the sites you visit to tailor ads to your preferences. Earlier this year, the government stepped in and ask... Read More
