Many Apple users love Siri’s convenience. But the moment you flick the toggle on macOS to enable it, you’re met with an alarming message: it will send your contacts, location, and voice data to Apple. For privacy-conscious individuals, this can feel like a major invasion. Why does Siri need access to your contacts? When you […]
Enable Siri on macOS without sharing your contacts with Apple
What to consider when choosing a VPN solution
Everyone from cybercriminals to government agencies can attempt to monitor and access your data on the internet. To protect yourself, you need a virtual private network (VPN), which encrypts data sent from your computer to the internet. However, not all VPNs are created equal. Before you invest in one, it’s important to consider the following […]
Mitigating cybersecurity insider threats
Did you know that in some industries the biggest cybersecurity threats come from inside a breached organization? Sometimes it’s motivated by financial gain and sometimes it’s plain-old ignorance. So how can you protect your organization from insider threats? #1 Educate You must teach your team to recognize personally identifiable information (PII) and understand the financial […]
Privacy protection tips for Windows 10
Speculation has been circulating that Windows 10 gathers more info than it should. Whether or not you think privacy lines have been breached, here are some tips to protect your privacy in a matter of clicks. Slip off the grid Thanks to location tracking, nearby restaurants and future weather predictions are at your fingertips. While […]
