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The Pros and Cons of Being Anonymous Online
April 11, 2023
What sort of trail do you leave online? Do you comment as yourself? Do you think that using only the first initial of your last name, like John S., is a good way to protect your identity? Do you use a profile picture? Be honest: do you have any idea how many times you’ve left […]
To Join or Not to join? Clubhouse App Privacy
April 11, 2023
Remember Clubhouse? Launched in April 2020, the originally invite-only social networking platform looked like it might be the “next big thing.” Founded by ex-Google employee Rohan Seth and Silicon Valley entrepreneur Paul Davison, Clubhouse received a $12 million investment from the VC firm Andr…
How to Enable Global Privacy Control
April 11, 2023
Announced in 2020, the Global Privacy Control (“GPC”) is a standard that web browsers and websites can use to simplify the making and handling of user privacy requests – particularly requests like “Do Not Sell” (do not sell my data to third parties without my consent). Consumer requests to opt ou…
How to Delete MySpace Account
April 11, 2023
Everyone had a MySpace account a decade or so ago, and many users never deleted their old accounts when they left. But if your account was set to “public,” your information (pictures, connections, etc.) is still findable. With criminals using data from social media networks and other onlin…
How to Make Your Phone Number Unsearchable on Facebook
April 11, 2023
If you’ve ever given your phone number to Facebook, anyone can find your profile by running a Facebook search on that number. And we mean anyone with a Facebook account—not just your friends. Security researchers have demonstrated that it is possible to exploit Facebook by connecting hundre…
9 Steps to Secure Your Facebook Privacy Settings
April 11, 2023
You need to change your Facebook privacy settings. The reason why is simple. From injecting users’ purchases on third-party sites into the News Feed to the Cambridge Analytica incident and its facial recognition system, Facebook has had its fair share of privacy scandals. However, even thou…
Why Data Broker Opt-Outs Are Crucial for Executive Cybersecurity Protection
March 31, 2023
Learn how opting out of data brokers and people search sites can reduce executives’ cyber risk.
Ransomware Gangs New Blackmail Tactics: March 2023 Newsletter
March 28, 2023
Read the March 2023 issue of our business privacy newsletter.
Incognito — April 2023: Tax Return Fraud is More Common Than You Think
March 27, 2023
Welcome to the April 2023 issue of Incognito, the monthly newsletter from DeleteMe that keeps you posted on all things privacy and security. Here’s what we’re talking about this month: If you know someone who might enjoy learning more about data privacy, feel free to forward them this newsl…
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