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Signal and other encrypted messaging services have always kept the contents of messages sent on their platforms hidden in encrypted form. However until recently, information about who is sending and receiving messages was still accessible to third parties, including government agencies. On October 29, Read More The post Signal Encrypted Messaging App Removing Sender ID from Metadata appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

Privacy and security can be achieved in a number of ways. That’s why there are so many companies out there making a difference. Each company takes a unique approach in protecting people’s information online. Cryptocat Cryptocat is an open source privacy-enhanced messaging platform. It uses Read More The post Companies Making A Difference in Online Privacy and Security appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

If you use Google as your main search engine, Google collects information about you and your web behavior.. This information can then be used by advertisers and businesses— and could actually be costing you money! Visit My Activity to see exactly what information Google Read More The post Search Encrypt Explains How to Delete Your Google History appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

Regardless of how you use the internet, it’s nearly guaranteed that you are being tracked in some way. Natalie Triedman recently shared how people, often unknowingly, are sharing their location. We aren’t saying that you should freak out and stop using the internet, but it’s a good Read More The post 8 Ways to Protect Your Digital Privacy appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

The cool and new products online are all cloud-based. These are great from a convenience standpoint, because it’s so easy to access your data from anywhere. However, storing your data in the cloud means you have to trust the provider to not log or Read More The post 8 Companies Making Great Cybersecurity Hardware appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

If you’re already interested in cybersecurity, you may have heard of some of these blogs. We searched the web for unique, high-quality blogs offering the best coverage of current privacy and cybersecurity issues. Access Now Blog Access Now defends and extends the digital rights Read More The post 16 Privacy and Cybersecurity Blogs You Should Be Reading appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

Internet security can be an overwhelming topic. It can feel like the only people who can understand it are computer geniuses. There are some terms that anyone who uses the internet should be aware of. We’ve put together this list to help you get Read More The post 38 Internet Security Terms You Should Know appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .