Category Archives: online tracking

Voter Privacy and the US Election

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In episode 144 for October 26th 2020: Voter privacy and what you need to know about protecting your private information during the upcoming US election. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Closing in on the US election with voter privacy and election sec… Continue reading Voter Privacy and the US Election→

iOS 14: New privacy and security features

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Apple has released iOS 14, with a bucketload of new and improved functional features and a handful of privacy and security ones. New privacy and security features in iOS 14 The new iOS will tell you when an app is using your camera or microphone It wil… Continue reading iOS 14: New privacy and security features→

Safari 14: New privacy and security features

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Apple has released Safari 14, which features many functional improvements, a Privacy Report that shows all the trackers the browser has neutralized, and and does not support Adobe Flash anymore. New features Safari 14 sports a redesign of the tab bar, … Continue reading Safari 14: New privacy and security features→

Confirmed: Browsing histories can be used to track users

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Browsing histories can be used to compile unique browsing profiles, which can be used to track users, Mozilla researchers have confirmed. There are also many third parties pervasive enough to gather web histories sufficient to leverage browsing history… Continue reading Confirmed: Browsing histories can be used to track users→

Firefox to block redirect tracking

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Mozilla has announced a new Firefox protection feature to stymie a new user tracking technique lately employed by online advertisers: redirect tracking. How does redirect tracking work? Online advertisers, web analytics companies and browser makers are… Continue reading Firefox to block redirect tracking→

Does a generalization of tracking data cover up our traces on the internet?

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Tracking of our browsing behavior is part of the daily routine of internet use. Companies use it to adapt ads to the personal needs of potential clients or to measure their range. Many providers of tracking services advertise secure data protection by … Continue reading Does a generalization of tracking data cover up our traces on the internet?→

Windows 10 users get protection against PUAs

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Windows 10 users who upgrade to v2004 will finally be able to switch on a longstanding Windows Defender feature that protects users against potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). What are PUAs? Also called PUPs (potentially unwanted programs), PUAs … Continue reading Windows 10 users get protection against PUAs→