Old devices, new dangers: The risks of unsupported IoT tech

In the digital graveyard, a new threat stirs: Out-of-support devices becoming thralls of malicious actors. Outdated devices are often easy targets for attackers, especially if they have vulnerabilities that can be exploited and no patches are available due to their end-of-life status. Hacks of outdated or vulnerable devices are an issue, but why would anyone attempt … More Old devices, new dangers: The risks of unsupported IoT tech

Everything you need to know about IP grabbers

You would never give your personal ID to random strangers, right? So why provide the ID of your computer? Unsuspecting users beware, IP grabbers do not ask for your permission. A common message that any user of a social platform like Discord might see sometimes are warnings about IP grabbers being included as links in … More Everything you need to know about IP grabbers

WhatsApp can now hide your IP address during calls for added security

Calls on WhatsApp are (optionally) getting even more secure for the app’s most privacy-minded users. According to The Verge* WhatsApp just added a new “protect IP address in calls” toggle to its settings that shields your IP from whoever’s on the other side of a call. When activated, calls will be relayed through Meta / … More WhatsApp can now hide your IP address during calls for added security

Virtual private networks: 5 common questions about VPNs answered

(Almost) everything you always wanted to know about virtual private networks, but were afraid to ask. Enjoying life in the digital world comes at a cost: our privacy. Every website we visit, where we are, how much we spend, and what cards we’re paying with – this is just some of the information about you … More Virtual private networks: 5 common questions about VPNs answered

ProtonMail forced to log user’s IP address after an order from Swiss authorities

Following the incident the company has updated its website and privacy policy to clarify its legal obligations to its userbase. ProtonMail a Swiss-based secure email provider has been at the center of some controversy after it was forced to share the IP address of one of its clients, a climate activist, with law enforcement agencies … More ProtonMail forced to log user’s IP address after an order from Swiss authorities