Many users don’t realise they need to stop trackers if they want to stay safe online. Because they collect and store much of our private information. Search engines, social networks, and advertising companies are tracking and storing a substantial amount of personal data.
Learn how to block ads while browsing for information
April 26, 2021
More and more users want to know how to block ads while browsing online for information. No one is happy when ads cover the content, right? Moreover, for more tech savvy users, ads are a source of potential threats regarding their personal data.
But how can anyone stop…
Malvertising campaign affected millions of innocent users
April 20, 2021
A malvertising campaign was behind the breach of more than 120 servers. Over the past year. “Tag Barnakle” managed to inject code, in order to show malicious ads. The ads would redirect users to malicious websites. Thus, it exposes them to malware or scamware.
Stop pop-ups! How viruses and rogue websites use them?
March 10, 2021
You should stop pop-ups, as this kind of ads are extremely annoying. They cover the content you might be interested in. But they may also be extremely dangerous.
This should convince you stop pop-ups
Some of us consider pop-ups ads an annoying way of advertising.
Farewell online tracking? Google changes the rules
March 4, 2021
The online tracking system might become history after Google’s game changing move. The company announced that it would not use tracking technologies anymore. These helped the the giant follow users with its ads and make billions of dollars.
Does online tracking…
Privacy protection: Firefox's attack against cookies
February 25, 2021
Firefox brings better privacy protection, as it announced Total Cookie Protection. The new feature prevents third-parties from tracking users.
A new level for privacy protection
The new feature is built into Enhanced Tracking Protection, for desktop. Thus, the…
Facebook decided to block sharing news in Australia
February 18, 2021
Users in Australia could not read or share news on the platform, Facebook announced. The company announced that this is a reaction to the new Media Bargain law.
Facebook bets on the cost for users
According to a blog post, it “will restrict publishers and…
Bing is ready to replace Google search in Australia
February 4, 2021
Bing could be the new search engine that Aussies will use if Google leaves the country, as it threatened. Microsoft’s representatives mentioned their support for Australia’s plans about the so called News Media Bargaining Code. This comes after Google mentioned…
Google has a fresh $46bn obvious reason to show ads
February 3, 2021
Google’s reasons to show ads all the time when we are online seems to be stronger than ever. Alphabet, Google parent company announced record revenues for the second quarter since the pandemic started. The amount is as large as $56.9bn, out of which $46bn came from its…
Google blocked results for some news websites Australia
January 15, 2021
Google confirmed it blocked some Australian news websites for a small number of users. The government reacted and asked the giant to focus on paying for Australian content, rather than blocking access to it.
Media reported news websites blocked
Some media reported…