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Privacy

Explore how to protect your personal information in the digital age. From online tracking to data rights, our privacy coverage helps you stay in control.

Behind the Interface

Behind the Interface

APIs power nearly every digital service we use, connecting apps, devices, and data. Learn what APIs are, how they work, and why understanding their security and privacy implications is essential in our interconnected world.

Understanding DNS: The Internet’s Phonebook and Its Privacy Risks

Understanding DNS: The Internet’s Phonebook and Its Privacy Risks

Every time you type a web address into your browser, your device quietly asks a middleman where to find the site. That middleman is the Domain Name System (DNS) — often called the internet’s phonebook. While it makes browsing seamless, it also exposes a detailed record of the sites you visit.