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Omar Torres

Disposable Email Domains: A Double-Edged Sword

Disposable Email Domains: A Double-Edged Sword

Disposable email domains boost privacy and reduce spam, but they can also break account recovery and trigger platform blocks. Learn when DEAs help, when they hurt, and how to choose safer alternatives without sacrificing privacy.

What is GDPR?

What is GDPR?

A clear, practical breakdown of the EU’s GDPR law, what it requires, who it applies to, and how it affects your privacy and security. Learn the key rights, responsibilities, and steps organizations must take to stay compliant.

When Apps Watch You Without Wi-Fi

When Apps Watch You Without Wi-Fi

Apps track you offline using Bluetooth beacons, device IDs, and data brokers that merge online and offline behavior. Learn how this works, why it matters, and the steps you can take to minimize it.

Browser Fingerprinting: The Silent Identifier

Browser Fingerprinting: The Silent Identifier

Browser fingerprinting identifies you using the unique technical details your browser exposes—often more persistently than cookies. Here’s how it works, why it matters, and what you can do to reduce your fingerprint today.

Set-It-and-Forget-It Updates

Set-It-and-Forget-It Updates

Tools like Ninite automate app updates, reducing security risks and eliminating shady bundled installers. This guide explains how automated updaters work, why they matter for privacy and security, and how to start using them safely.

Enterprise Risk Management, Explained

Enterprise Risk Management, Explained

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) offers a structured way to identify and manage privacy, security, and operational risks across an organization. This article explains how ERM works, why it matters, and how any team can start building a risk-aware culture.

The Cost of Convenience

The Cost of Convenience

Submitting IDs or biometric data to social media platforms exposes you to long-term privacy risks, data retention concerns, and potential misuse. Learn how these systems work, what risks they pose, and smarter ways to protect your identity online.