Microsoft has launched a flat-out attack against Google with their “Scroogled” campaign, designed to point out what the company calls serious flaws in Google’s privacy policies. Previously they’ve attacked Google Shopping and now the target is Gmail.
Leave My Name Out Of It – Untag Yourself On Facebook
Tagging is a way of identifying friends in photographs on Facebook or calling their attention to a particular post. What if someone has tagged you in a photo or status and you don’t like it? This is definitely a 21st century problem. Fortunately, it’s easily solved.
Who’s Talking About You On Facebook? Find Out Fast.
Your friends are talking about you on Facebook. Or at least they are tagging you in posts, photos and comments. You probably get notifications when this happens, but you might not catch all of them. There’s a quick way to see where your name is coming on the site. Here's how it's done.
FTC Calls For “Do Not Track” App Registry
The Federal Trade Commission is calling on mobile platform providers and mobile app developers to establish a national "Do Not Track" registry similar to the "Do Not Call" registry to prevent apps from tracking the locations of unsuspecting users.
Are Strangers Spying On Me With My Security Camera?
I’ve heard hackers are using home security cameras to spy on people. Should I be worried? Answer: A flaw in some TRENDnet security cameras was publicized last year along with links that allowed anyone who felt like it to click on them and look into the homes and businesses of thousands of security camera users.
Is Your App Keeping Tabs On You? – 10 Surprising Apps That Track You
You would expect an app like Google Maps to pinpoint your location, but why do the Angry Birds need to know where you are? Many popular Android apps also track your location, check your device ID and even access the contacts on your phone.
One Time Secret
Share private information securely with One Time Secret which allows you to send a one time use e-mail that will self destruct after the recipient receives it.