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How to secure cyber privacy and prevent identity theft by Reese Kimmons, MS ISA We enter 2022 facing an accelerating erosion of
The Truth About What You’re Really Up Against When Using a VPN Most are aware that a nation will have its own
Search engines are the best place for us to go when we want to learn about something new or research a specific
If you want to protect your personal information and identity when browsing on the internet then hiding your IP address will give
A group of leading business and industry associations in the online advertising sector in Australia called the Australian Digital Advertising Alliance (ADAA)
Online behavioral advertising (OBA) is a crucial part of the internet economy. Advertising provides the economic fuel for many of the websites,
The Australian Best Practice Guideline for Online Behavioural Advertising has been developed by the industry to help participants deploy Third Party OBA
by Reese Kimmons, MS ISA With many nations choosing sides in the Ukrainian conflict and Russia implementing cyber warfare tactics as part
A VPN, or virtual private network, is one of the greatest ways to secure your internet connection and keep your data private.
What is Data Privacy Week? By Reese Kimmons, MS ISA The roots of what is now Data Privacy Week can be traced
by Reese Kimmons, MS ISA What are deepfakes and how to detect them There have been a number of reports regarding the
Recently-leaked Document Reveals Serious Data Privacy Issues Still Exist at Facebook by Reese Kimmons, MS ISA It doesn’t appear that much has
To help you understand behavioral advertising in more depth, below is a list of frequently asked questions around the subject; What Is
1. Keep Yourself Informed When it comes to online privacy, you should always keep informed and remain vigilant. We live in increasingly
Pokémon GO was created in 2016 in collaboration with Nintendo to revive the Pokémon franchise among nostalgic and new users alike. The
If you’re worried about your internet’s security being compromised or you’re just down to watch some Netflix in other regions of the
If you spend most of your time on the internet, then chances are you use search engines such as Google to surf
Although Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms out there, loads of people have recently changed their minds about
Reddit has 54 million daily active users on the website presenting opinions and hot-takes within the forum-based social media platform. Reddit also
We are currently living in a technological world where social media has become an important part of our lives, with various online
Private messaging apps such as Telegram are useful for a multitude of reasons – instant messaging, end-to-end encryption and a user-friendly interface
Tumblr was once renowned as a site where users could easily publish and browse content. After the platform was bought by Yahoo!,
In our technological world, social media has become an essential part of our daily lives, with various platforms being used to share
Technology can be extremely frustrating at the best of times. Imagine knowing that you’ve finally found the perfect file-sharing software to help
Are you looking for a new VPN but aren’t sure who to try? Maybe you have heard about ExpressVPN and want to
When it comes to online advertising and data privacy, it is important that you are seen and heard should you feel that
If you want to find a solution to accessing the internet anonymously and securely every time then using a VPN could be
Psst… What if I told you that you weren’t as private as you thought you were when you were using Chrome’s incognito
We currently live in a world where social media has become an integral part of everyday life, with various online platforms being
Since its inception, the Tor browser has divided opinion with some questioning its validity, authenticity, and safety of use. This shows a
What You Should Know About Online Banking Scams by Reese Kimmons, MS ISA Banking online has become the norm for many of
By Reese Kimmons, MS ISA Unrest in Eastern Europe, new threats from nation state actors targeting the financial sector, and an overall
All the important behavioral advertising terms are explained below in a bid to enhance your understanding of the key terminology used when
To help you understand the opt-out options available to you and the processes behind them, it is important to highlight some of
Why is Behavioral Advertising Important? Advertising and marketing have played a key economic role in funding much of the content, information, community
Recognizing, defending against and recovering from Ransomware attacks by Reese Kimmons, MS ISA Since cyber criminals first began infecting targeted organizations’ systems with
We are excited to announce that we at Your Online Choices have acquired the Secure Computing website. We loved the work being
To compensate for specific gaps in provision, you have to be vigilant online. Using a VPN is just a starting point for
by Reese Kimmons, MS ISA What is stalkerware? “Stalkerware” is a term used to describe applications that secretly track the activities of
In an ever-growing digital world where Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are becoming increasingly more popular, you’d think it’d be relatively straightforward to
Whatsapp is used by millions over the world due to its security features as a private messaging app. Yet, many lost faith
Apple AirTags and Other Location Trackers Used by Stalkers by Reese Kimmons, MS ISA In our previous article on the growing problem
More and more people are using VPNs nowadays. In case you didn’t know, VPN stands for Virtual Private Network and, in a
What You Need to Understand About Uber Data Collection, Sharing, and Security by Reese Kimmons, MS ISA You’ve got a busy day
Cybersecurity is an extremely important topic for any individual with an internet connection – and, unfortunately, we need to accept that it
Have you ever found yourself browsing one of your favorite websites or watching a video streaming service only to suddenly have your
Firewalls are an essential part of any network infrastructure. If you’re in any way familiar with cybersecurity and how to keep your
Nobody wants a computer virus, that’s pretty much a universal truth. So much of our lives nowadays are stored or reliant on
If you spend a lot of time online, you may have heard of ‘antivirus software’. It’s often recommended, advertised, and encouraged for
The term cyberwar has become part of our casual lexicon – from the movies to the news, we hear about cyber-attacks pretty
However large or small your business or enterprise is, data loss can cause you huge problems. When important information goes missing, you’re
The dark web is often viewed as a dangerous place on the internet where criminals can engage in illegal activities. On top
Are you considering using Usenet but want to know more about it? Perhaps you have heard whispers of a platform with fast
VMware is a company that makes virtualization software. If you want to find out about VMware, their products, and whether they can
You might have heard of Wikileaks, but if you haven’t been following closely, you might not know exactly what it is, or
What is Online Behavioral Advertising? Online behavioral advertising (OBA) is sometimes called ‘interest-based advertising’ (IBA) and is the practice of collecting data