VPNVPNs: What you need to know
There’s been a lot of talk lately about privacy protection and VPNs. But what exactly is a VPN? We explain in simple words.
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productsKaspersky AdCleaner: Anti-Banner for iOS
Kaspersky AdCleaner is our ad-blocking tool for iOS. Use it to forget about banners, prolong battery life, and open websites faster!
appsThe secret life of apps
Modern Android users have, on average, 66 apps installed on their devices. Most of these apps start working without users launching them.
metadataHow ephemeral metadata may cause real problems
The most dangerous data leaks are the ones people don’t even know about.
predictionsEarth-2050: A glimpse into the future
What will life look like in 20 years? In 30? In the Earth-2050 project, we make some predictions, and you can too!
voice recognitionAll ears: The dangers of voice assistants
Attentive listeners such as Apple Siri and Amazon Echo have settled down in our houses. What’s the harm?
privacyWebcams vs. Humans
Cameras in buildings, public areas, and even at home spy on us without our knowledge or consent. What can we do about it?
Meitu – the app with all the permissions
Meitu, the ‘anime-makeover’ app is doing something that users perhaps didn’t realize they’d signed up to. It’s been found to be harvesting all sorts of data on users, including your
What is a private messenger?
For a messaging app to be truly private, encryption is not enough. In this post we discuss the necessary features of private messaging.
Booking systems’ insecurity allows free flights and more
It is surprisingly easy to hack airline reservations, obtain banking data and other private information, steal tickets, and rack up air miles.
Facebook privacy settings: What you need to know
Facebook has changed its privacy settings several times in the past few years, so we explain once again how to make your account more private.
How Internet ads work, part 3: tracking users
The tracking tools used by digital marketers are so ubiquitous that it’s really hard to avoid mass Web surveillance. However, our Private Browsing can help you protect your privacy.
Free your digital life
More than 70% of active Internet users have considered quitting their social networks. What do they have to lose?
Who owns our data? Evgeny Chereshnev talks at TedX Kazan
Our bionic man, Evgeny Chereshnev, had a chance to speak at a TedX event in Kazan. During his 17-minute talk, he discussed what he has learned from having a biochip
Do your online photos respect your privacy?
Photo files typically contain additional data on shooting conditions, including a geotag. What happens to this data when the photo is published online?
Breaking smart: 7 things you need to STOP doing online
Careless behaviour online can have devastating personal and financial consequences. Here are seven common shortcuts to avoid.
How Internet ads work, part 2
We continue our series on the mechanics of Internet advertising. This time we will focus on the the various types of ads and how, precisely, they work.
How private are you on social networks? Check!
Social networking sites know a lot more about you than what you post. These two tools can help you figure out how much more.