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Omar Torres

Selling Your Location: How Carriers Profit from Real-Time Data

Selling Your Location: How Carriers Profit from Real-Time Data

Mobile carriers aren’t just connecting your calls — they’re selling your real-time location data. Here’s how the system works, why it’s dangerous, and what you can do to protect yourself from carrier-level tracking.

The Privacy Tradeoffs of Password Managers

The Privacy Tradeoffs of Password Managers

Password managers boost security but introduce privacy tradeoffs. This article explores how they store and protect your data, the risks of cloud syncing and telemetry, and how to choose a manager that keeps your credentials — and your privacy — truly under your control.

When a SaaS Shuts Down: Where Does Your Data Go?

When a SaaS Shuts Down: Where Does Your Data Go?

When a SaaS product shuts down, your data doesn’t just disappear — it may be deleted, abandoned, sold, or left vulnerable. Learn what really happens behind the scenes and how to protect your privacy and access before a shutdown strikes.

Metadata: The Invisible Trail You Always Leave

Metadata: The Invisible Trail You Always Leave

Metadata is the silent storyteller of your digital life. Learn how invisible data attached to your files, photos, and emails can reveal more than you think — and discover practical steps to reduce your exposure.

The Hidden Dangers of Browser Extensions

The Hidden Dangers of Browser Extensions

Browser extensions promise convenience, but many operate like silent spyware with access to everything you do online. From excessive permissions to data-harvesting updates, they pose major privacy and security risks. Here’s how to stay safe.

Protect Your Kids Online with Smart Home Network Controls

Protect Your Kids Online with Smart Home Network Controls

Learn how DNS filtering, router parental-controls and scheduled WiFi hours can help you protect your children’s online experience. We walk you through what each layer offers, how to implement it, and how to combine them into a simple home-network safety strategy.

The Hidden Strength of Air-Gapped Systems

The Hidden Strength of Air-Gapped Systems

Air-gapped systems are physically isolated computers or networks designed to prevent remote attacks. Learn how they work, where they’re used, and why they remain one of the most effective security measures in high-stakes environments.