Introduction Ever feel like the internet is following you around? You browse for vintage cocktail shakers, and suddenly every ad screams “shaken, not stirred”? You search for a new stroller on your phone and suddenly every Instagram ad is about pacifiers and cribs? That is both the magic and mayhem of third-party data collectors. Who…

Introduction Do you know about…the algorithm? No, it’s not some terrifying creature or horror movie villain. When people talk about “the algorithm,” they’re referring to the social media phenomenon which personalizes your feed with videos, pictures and posts that you might like. This is based on content that you’ve viewed, how long you spend on…

Introduction Digital wallets have revolutionized the way we handle transactions, offering convenience and efficiency in our increasingly digital world. However, with the convenience comes the need for heightened security measures to safeguard sensitive financial information. As with any technology, digital wallets come with as many cutting-edge security capabilities as they do risks and pitfalls.…

Introduction Supply chain attacks are not new cyber-threats. For a long time now, cybercriminals have gone after the services that our services rely on instead of spending time targeting each individual. Ultimately, the goal is the same: to steal as much of your personally identifiable information (PII) as is possible. Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting the…

Introduction TikTok has been in the news a lot since it merged with and took over Musically in 2018. Now boasting 3B downloads and 1B active users every month, the video and social media app has generated a lot of headlines—some which hail its genius, and others which point out the security concerns inherent in…

Introduction Did you know that cybercriminals can impersonate real people’s voices…and then clone them, so you think you’re listening to somebody else? Voice cloning is absolutely real…and uses artificial intelligence to recreate a target’s voice by replicating audio files of the real person. In other words, you may think you’re talking to your boss or…