Hiding your phone number when sending text messages will allow you to keep your identity completely private and anonymous. At present, the only way to hide your phone number when texting is to download a third-party application which gives users phone numbers for texting. Open Apple App Store or Google Play Store on your smartphone … [Read more…]
It is not wise to give out your phone number to a person you have just met or leave it on websites. It is possible that you receive unwanted calls and annoying spam texts from time to time. However, it does not mean you can do nothing with the dilemma. Whether you’re putting up a … [Read more…]
There are alarming incidents of the NSA spying on people and this is just the tip of the iceberg. As it turns out, there is much greater risk in jeopardizing one’s privacy than once believed and therefore everyone needs to take a stand and make the most out of online freedom and the right to … [Read more…]
What is end-to-end encryption? End-to-end encryption (E2EE) is a system of communication where only the communicating users can read the messages. Why is it safe? It prevents potential eavesdroppers – including telecom providers, Internet providers, and even the provider of the communication service – from being able to access the cryptographic keys needed to decrypt … [Read more…]
The more we use mobile devices to communicate, the more information we store on our phones and tablets that we wouldn’t necessarily want others to see. Fortunately, whether you’re looking to keep sensitive photos or attachments safe from prying eyes or looking to lock down your messages and contacts, there’s an amount of apps ready … [Read more…]
Online messages are indispensable in daily life, while there are not safe from snooping. Luckily, technologists are now building “end-to-end encryption” for people to shield their communications from prying eyes, which means that a message is ciphered before it’s sent and then deciphered after its received. This way, anyone looking to snoop on intermediary servers … [Read more…]
President Trump’s efforts to crack down on immigration have left millions of undocumented immigrants with an uncertain future in America. In response, digital entrepreneurs are using technology to help support this community. These apps and tools arm undocumented immigrants with knowledge, safety and moral support without compromising privacy (from CNN). 1. Arrived A hub for … [Read more…]
It is awkward when your girlfriend/boyfriend tries to grab your phone and browse your calling and texting records. Even if you don’t have an affair, you still need your own private space. When working, it is common that you communicate with your clients or partners by talking over the phone or text messages. What if … [Read more…]
How many passwords do you have? Most people have passwords for emails, bank accounts, online shopping, websites, apps…and many have more than one email account, bank account, website account… Complicated passwords make it a great challenge to keep them in mind but reusing the same password for all your accounts carries great risks. Even if … [Read more…]
Dating apps like Tinder, Zoosk, Match, OkCupid are so hot that they have become an indispensable part of lots of people’s social life. Some use them to look for a serious relationship while others may just want to flirt and hook up the opposite gender. If you are active on dating apps, a burner phone … [Read more…]