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University Puts Privacy At Risk By Installing IoT Devices

According to TechCrunch, Saint Louis University is installing more than 2,300 Echo Dot smart devices in student living spaces on campus. The University hopes to help students get answers to any of their university-related questions in a more convenient way. “The students we attract Read More The post University Puts Privacy At Risk By Installing IoT Devices appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

What Are Filter Bubbles & How To Avoid Them

The internet is facing a major issue. One that could threaten our democracy in the United States, and has already divided our country politically. The issue is filter bubbles. What is a Filter Bubble? Filter bubbles refer to the state of intellectual isolation that can Read More The post What Are Filter Bubbles & How To Avoid Them appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

Privacy and Security Issues Cause Consumer Anxiety

2018 has been a big year for privacy and security awareness. Some of the most popular internet companies have faced push-back from consumers over their data privacy practices. Facebook and the Cambridge Analytica scandal dragged on for the first half of 2018. 74% of Read More The post Privacy and Security Issues Cause Consumer Anxiety appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

How To Use Search Encrypt to Keep Your Searches Private

Search Encrypt is easy to use and makes searching privately simple. We believe that everyone should take time to make sure they aren’t putting themselves or their data at risk on the internet.  Unfortunately, if privacy-focused alternatives to the major products are difficult to Read More The post How To Use Search Encrypt to Keep Your Searches Private appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

Search Encrypt Adds Privacy-Friendly News Search

We’re constantly improving Search Encrypt to deliver a better experience to our users. You’re going to love the updates we’re launching in the near future. Privacy-Friendly News Search Search Encrypt just launched a “News” feature, so you can find the latest news directly on Read More The post Search Encrypt Adds Privacy-Friendly News Search appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

Internet Tracking: Why It’s Bad and How to Avoid It

We’ve noticed a problem on the internet, and if you’ve been paying attention, you’ve probably noticed too. The majority of the websites you visit are tracking you. They are collecting information about where you are, who you are, and what you’re doing on their Read More The post Internet Tracking: Why It’s Bad and How to Avoid It appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .