Even though you might not be aware of it, you encounter cryptography multiple times a day. Heck, whether you realize it or not, you may have even used cryptography yourself to send “secret” notes to your friends in grade school. A Christmas Story Whether you’re pumping gas at the gas pump, ordering something from Amazon, … Read more
When you’re reading articles about how VPNs enhance your online security and prevent surveillance, you’ll likely see terms such as “Five Eyes,” “Nine Eyes,” and “Fourteen Eyes” mentioned. These are references to international surveillance alliances between various countries around the globe. These alliances work to collect and share mass surveillance information on the citizens of … Read more
Do You Use Google Products? Let’s face it: Google makes it easy to use its applications and services. First, they’re free. Second, they’re available wherever you are through almost any internet-connected device. Third, well: we’re back to the free thing again. But why are Google’s products and services free? How can they afford to maintain … Read more
If you’re a regular visitor to Pixel Privacy, you’re probably aware that, although I’ve tested and reviewed a significant number of VPN providers, my favorite of them all is ExpressVPN. And that’s when it’s available at its usual price of $8.32 per month (payable annually at $99.95). I have great news: ExpressVPN is offering … Read more
Your computer’s hard disk drive (HDD) and solid state drive (SSD) hold a lot of sensitive data. Think about your account passwords, classified files, personal files, financial records, family photos, and Social Security Number – the list is endless. Now, regardless of whether you want to simply delete a few old folders that contain sensitive … Read more
It’s early morning and you just made a cup of coffee. You start up your favorite browser to check the daily news, when all of a sudden, you see various uncommon and odd-looking icons in your browser. The changes happened without you performing an action or installing any software, yet it’s installed on your browser … Read more
I don’t want to scare you, but what would you do if someone had access to your webcam – without you being aware? Imagine that someone could be looking at you through your webcam right now. Isn’t that a weird feeling? Awkward? Above all, I could imagine it feels like a privacy breach. Even if … Read more
Browser fingerprinting identifies you and collects data about your online travels. In this article, we’ll discuss how browser fingerprinting works and how you can prevent it.
After the terrorist attacks of 9/11, a lot changed in regards to online privacy in the U.S. Before 9/11, the online activities of U.S. citizens were not being heavily monitored by U.S. government agencies, but things have drastically changed. So, what is the U.S. government doing, exactly, when it comes to your online activities? The … Read more
It seems as if mentions of “blockchain” are everywhere. But what is blockchain? In this guide, I’ll discuss the blockchain, nodes, the ledger(s), and the security of the blockchain.