There are over a billion pages on the internet, not all of them savory. Sometimes, these sites can be used to host abusive communities or even indecent […]
4.7 billion people are active internet users connected through various sites and services. As great as those connections can be, they also leave you open to abuse […]
Cybercrime is more common than ever before. With so many people using the internet, it makes sense that the rate of cybercrime globally is climbing. Each country […]
It can be very difficult discovering that your personal information is available via Google. If someone decides to put your information on their website, Google will probably […]
A Nintendo Account is now necessary to use a 3DS or Nintendo Switch console. While that does mean connecting with friends is much easier, it opens you […]
Microsoft is one of the world’s biggest technology companies behind software like Windows, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, and Edge. Having a Microsoft account is pretty ubiquitous. You […]
TikTok is a popular service, with over 800 million users worldwide. While this huge number means everyone can share micro-videos, it also opens up users to hackers’ […]
Steam is the biggest storefront in PC gaming. Accounts can be worth thousands of dollars, as well as holding sentimental value to their owners. Losing your account […]
Twitch is part of the reason that streaming became as big as it did. It has an intuitive set-up process that pretty much anyone can use, making […]
Apple covers everything from music subscriptions, streaming, payments, and more. It’s necessary to have an Apple account to properly use most of the company’s hardware and software. […]
Snapchat is a service that allows people to share short videos, images, and chat with friends and remote connections. People all around the globe use it to […]
Google is one of the world’s biggest internet companies. They provide search engine services for billions of people and have their hands in online video streaming, game […]
Twitter is a microblogging service, with over 330 million users. They have a pretty decent track record when it comes to keeping their users’ data safe. That […]
Snapchat’s photo-sharing service enables users to share private photos with each other that only exist for a brief period of time. After the recipient opens your photo […]
As I run a news site on CCN.com, we see our content frequently copied across the web. This is a big issue for us as these sites […]
TikTok is a short-form video and music platform that has seen rapid growth. This has led to a certain amount of vulnerability, mainly thanks to the app’s […]
YouTube has provided a video platform to millions of users. Since anyone can upload almost anything, that leaves users open to abuse and the sharing of personal […]
Twitter allows people from all walks of life to connect and discuss new ideas and philosophies. That openness does leave users vulnerable to abuse online, especially surrounding […]
Facebook has connected millions of people around the world. But that connection comes with a price. Using the service sacrifices your privacy, and leaves you vulnerable to […]
Instagram allows people to post pictures and share them with friends, fans, and family. That connectivity comes with risks. Private and personal images can be misused and […]