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Privacy Risks

A collection of 2 posts

Privacy Research

The Risky Business of Charging Your Phone in Public

It has become commonplace to find free USB charging stations in many public areas, from airports to hospital waiting rooms. While this seems like a thoughtful accommodation, a quick recharge from a USB port in a public setting could actually put your data at risk of being stolen.

Dax the Duck
12 Mar 2020 · 2 min read
Privacy Research

The Hidden Privacy Risk in Note-Taking Apps

Saving private information to an unencrypted note-taking app is a largely unknown, everyday privacy risk that almost half of Americans are engaging in. Here's what you can do to protect yourself.

Dax the Duck
27 Feb 2020 · 3 min read
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