Online Privacy Guides

Identity Theft Statistics by State: Most & Least Dangerous US States in 2025

Identity theft is a huge problem in the United States, with Americans having lost as much as $12.5 billion in 2023 alone. Credit card fraud was the most rampant form of identity theft, with more than 380,000 reports made in 2023. Today’s identity theft statistics are concerning, so we’re discussing identity theft by state to...

By Arthur Sabayi — 06 May'24 Last Updated: 21 May'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

Facebook Privacy Settings: How to Make Facebook Private, Lock Your Profile & Make Yourself Unsearchable

Facebook is one of the world’s most popular social media platforms, but it can be a place where stalkers and scammers try to take advantage of you. Whether you want to avoid intruders or just want to keep your details secure, we advise learning how to make Facebook private and combining strong privacy settings with...

By Wisdom Sablah — 23 Apr'24 Last Updated: 26 Apr'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

How to Delete Facebook Forever in 2025: Ditching Social Media

Social media can have a toxic effect on mental health, and they let giant technology companies harvest tons of your personal information. With this in mind, you might want to delete your Facebook account, so we’ve put together this guide on how to do it.

By Aleksander Hougen — 23 Apr'24 Last Updated: 26 Apr'25

What Is Browser Hijacking? How to Remove It in 2025

A browser hijacker, also known as a browser redirect virus, is malicious software that manipulates a user’s web browser settings without their consent. Browser hijacking forces the browser to redirect to unwanted (and potentially dangerous) websites, impacting the victim’s online safety and privacy. Most browser hijackers come in the familiar form of suspicious toolbars, bundled...

By Aleksandar Kochovski — 28 Mar'24 Last Updated: 26 Apr'25
Facts checked by Jasna Mishevska

What Are DNS Records? Explained for Beginners in 2025

The Domain Name System (DNS) is an essential part of how the internet functions. It translates complex numerical IP addresses into human-readable domain names, like google.com, letting us easily access websites and other online content. DNS records are the instructions that make the DNS system work, as they decide how a request to a domain...

By Aleksandar Kochovski — 25 Mar'24 Last Updated: 26 Apr'25
Facts checked by Jasna Mishevska

What Is Swatting: Meaning, Definition & How to Avoid It in 2025

Picture this: You’re at home playing an online game or watching your favorite show, and out of nowhere you see red and blue lights flashing in your windows. There’s no emergency at your residence, but dozens of police cars swarm your home. That’s how swatting catches victims by surprise — but what is swatting? In...

By Samson Kiarie — 21 Mar'24 Last Updated: 24 Apr'25
Facts checked by Jasna Mishevska

Dark Web vs Deep Web: What’s the Difference and How Do They Work in 2025?

The terms “dark web” and “deep web” are often conflated and used interchangeably, mainly because the former is part of the latter. As you’ll learn in our comprehensive dark web vs deep web guide, the deep web encompasses websites that are hidden via non-indexing, paywalling and password protection, whereas the dark web only comprises non-indexed...

By Samson Kiarie — 11 Mar'24 Last Updated: 24 Apr'25
Facts checked by Alison Spedale

What Is Ransomware? 2025 Guide on Types, Variants, Protection Tips & More

According to Cybersecurity Ventures, ransomware resulted in global financial costs of $20 billion in 2021. 2 This figure is expected to grow to $42 billion in 2024 and $265 billion by 2031, indicating that ransomware will remain an online security threat for years. In this guide, we will answer the question, “What is ransomware?” and...

By Samuel Okoruwa — 11 Mar'24 Last Updated: 26 Apr'25
Facts checked by Jasna Mishevska

What Is the Dark Web & How to Access It Safely in 2025

The dark web is part of the hidden web, which comprises non-indexed websites that are mostly used for illegal and illicit activity. If you have heard your peers or colleagues throw this term around and are wondering, “What is the dark web?,” this guide is for you.  We’ll discuss how the dark web works and...

By Samson Kiarie — 07 Mar'24 Last Updated: 24 Apr'25
Facts checked by Jasna Mishevska

How to Put Parental Controls on iPhone and iPad in 2025

Apple’s screen time feature includes some nifty parental controls, including filters and the ability to limit the amount of time your child can spend on certain apps or the device as a whole. If you’re wondering how to set up parent controls on iPhone and iPad, this guide has you covered.

By Sandra Pattison — 12 Jan'24 Last Updated: 26 Apr'25