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Can Bluetooth earphone leak data between phones?

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Extrasecurity

I have a Bluetooth earphone connects to both iPhone and android. I forgot to switch off the connection of android when using iPhone. So I am wondering if the sound of iPhone or even the iPhone data privacy could be recorded or leaked to th… Continue reading Can Bluetooth earphone leak data between phones?→

Posted in privacy | Tagged Bluetooth

Can Bluetooth earphone leak data between phones?

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Extrasecurity

I have a Bluetooth earphone connects to both iPhone and android. I forgot to switch off the connection of android when using iPhone. So I am wondering if the sound of iPhone or even the iPhone data privacy could be recorded or leaked to th… Continue reading Can Bluetooth earphone leak data between phones?→

Posted in privacy | Tagged Bluetooth

Can data be uploaded to iCloud without your consent?

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Extrasecurity

I have been a loyal iPhone user for years. I did have two Apple IDs previously. The other one has already been deleted by Apple formally.

The current Apple ID I am using was set up years ago when you had the option of optin… Continue reading Can data be uploaded to iCloud without your consent?→

Posted in iOS

Would iCloud data “cross-contaminate” Google account?

Posted on June 22, 2019 by Extrasecurity

Sorry for asking such “wild” sounding question.

Basically, iCloud can be allowed to sync bookmarks to Google Chrome browser through iCloud Windows application. And most of the time, your Chrome browser could also sync Googl… Continue reading Would iCloud data “cross-contaminate” Google account?→

Posted in Google, iOS

Is Spyzie a scam that allows people to pull data from iCloud?

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Extrasecurity

Came across an iOS tracking software called “Spyzie” which allows parents to monitor kids’ data usage including call logs, messages, browsing, and many more.
One of the key features this software raises the flag for average Apple users is … Continue reading Is Spyzie a scam that allows people to pull data from iCloud?→

Posted in iOS

Apple “pre-scans” all your files before them being uploaded to iCloud? [on hold]

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Extrasecurity

I don’t know if this community has been aware of this latest development by Apple.

Please read the news here:

https://www.macobserver.com/analysis/apple-scans-uploaded-content/

So apparently, all the common understandings… Continue reading Apple “pre-scans” all your files before them being uploaded to iCloud? [on hold]→

Posted in iOS, sensitive-data-exposure

How to completely destroyed all data from an iPhone before reselling it?

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Extrasecurity

I would wish to know more about how to erase 100% data of a used iPhone.

Basically, technician from Apple Store only said “Erase & Clear” within the iPhone setting could do all the work perfectly and all data of an iPhon… Continue reading How to completely destroyed all data from an iPhone before reselling it?→

Posted in data recovery, deletion, iOS, iPhone

How could you safeguard your data traces when using USB Drive?

Posted on June 9, 2019 by Extrasecurity

I have a very serious question with regard to data security with regard to usage of USB Drive when transmitting, storing or even clearing data with it.

When one is going to use USB Drive for interacting with critical data, … Continue reading How could you safeguard your data traces when using USB Drive?→

Posted in data leakage, sensitive-data-exposure, USB drive

Does Eraser tool overwrites all data regardless different drives?

Posted on May 25, 2019 by Extrasecurity

I previously had used Eraser tool for clearing all my usage data of laptop before formally disposing it at a generic recycle centre.

I used the tool for possibly wiping off my laptop 3 times in a row for which I would wish … Continue reading Does Eraser tool overwrites all data regardless different drives?→

Posted in sensitive-data-exposure

Does “Restore Factory Defaults” Wipe Out My Data Completely?

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Extrasecurity

I used to have a IBM Thinkpad (Lenovo) T440. I have been using that laptop for over 8 years.

This device has been reset to factory default multiple times (probably up to 6-10 times if not more)

Every time when I selected … Continue reading Does “Restore Factory Defaults” Wipe Out My Data Completely?→

Posted in Hardware, privacy, sensitive-data-exposure

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