02Nov 2021 by Martin Van't Foort
Online Security & Privacy

Online Security & Privacy

Privacy
In an age of eroding online privacy, many people are looking for secure alternatives to Google and Microsoft and other data collecting providers for internet browsers, search engines and many other online activities. Restoreprivacy.com is an independent website with no advertising or paid content that publishes reviews and guides with the mission “to give you all the information and tools you need to restore your online privacy, secure your electronic devices, and stay safe online. “ PRIVATE SEARCH ENGINES You should be aware that most of the big search engines today serve as data collection tools for advertising companies which collect your private data and use it to make money with targeted ads. Restoreprivacy.com reviews and gives suggestions for using many different search engines such as DuckDuckGo, Swisscows, Metagear, Searx,…
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06May 2020 by nrcmmc
Phishing – Don’t take the Bait!

Phishing – Don’t take the Bait!

Guidelines, Hazards, Tutorials
What is phishing? Phishing is a cyber attack that uses disguised email as a weapon. The goal is to trick the email recipient into believing that the message is something they want or need — a request from their bank, for instance, or a note from someone in their company — and to click a link or download an attachment. Learn about the purpose behind phishing attempts and how to identify them to avoid getting scammed. Purpose of phishing If there's a common denominator among phishing attacks, it's the disguise. The attackers spoof their email address so it looks like it's coming from someone else, set up fake websites that look like ones the victim trusts, and use foreign character sets to disguise URLs. Phishing attempts may be aimed at…
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