Online Security & Privacy Tools

How to Turn Off Apple AI on iPhone, iPad or Mac

Apple Intelligence adds artificial intelligence tech to Apple devices, improving capabilities like Siri, image creation and text generation. However, not everyone wants AI handling their tasks — some find AI to be invasive and a privacy concern. For those who don’t want AI to create or process their content, we’ll explain how to turn off...

By Kate Hawkins — 28 Mar'25 Last Updated: 16 May'26
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

How to Turn Off Parental Controls on iPhone: Disable Screen Time Easily in 2026

You can use parental control apps, like the screen time feature, to create healthier habits when using iPhones. However, it’s important to know how to disable parental controls on iPhone when you’re ready to give your child more freedom. You may want to revoke some controls so you or your kids can access different settings...

By Kate Hawkins — 03 Dec'24 Last Updated: 31 Mar'26
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

Anonymous Browsing Guide in 2026: Is Incognito Enough?

Your browsing history can reveal all kinds of sensitive personal data that can be tracked, analyzed and exploited. With big tech conglomerates, ISPs, governments, advertisers and hackers all vying for that information, anonymous browsing has become an increasingly valuable skill. This guide will teach you what anonymous browsing is and explain how it differs from...

By Aleksandar Kochovski & Igor Kurtz — 10 Oct'24 Last Updated: 07 May'26

The 5 Best Free Identity Theft Protection: Is It Worth It in 2026?

Identity theft is a growing concern in our increasingly digital world, where sensitive information is often just a click away from falling into the wrong hands. Many companies offer solid protection plans, but there are also effective steps you can take on your own to safeguard your identity without spending a dime, such as using...

By Mindy Born — 03 Oct'24 Last Updated: 26 Apr'26
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

Where Kids Are Most (and Least) Safe Online: State by State Rankings Revealed

With online predators, cyberbullying, and weak legal protections still rampant, not every U.S. state is equally safe for children using the internet. Our nationwide ranking exposes the best—and worst—states for kids’ online safety in 2024, based on crime data, cyberbullying rates, mental health access, and legislation. We gathered data for each U.S. state in four...

By Kit Copson — 12 Sep'24 Last Updated: 07 May'26
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

What Is Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)? Meaning, Types and Examples in 2026

We take online security seriously by using the best VPN services and best password manager tools to protect our data. However, how can we ensure safe access to our online accounts and avoid being hacked by malicious third parties? That’s where two-factor authentication comes in — but what is 2FA, and how does it verify...

By Kate Hawkins — 10 Sep'24 Last Updated: 26 Apr'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

Is My Phone Being Tracked: Can Someone Track My Phone If My Location Is Off? 2026 Guide

You might have asked yourself, “Can someone track my phone if my location is off?” The short answer is “yes.” Even when you turn off your location on your Android device or iOS phone, third parties can track your phone using other means, such as GPS trackers, the nearest cell tower, cell-site simulators, public WiFi...

By Wisdom Sablah — 04 Sep'24 Last Updated: 05 Feb'26
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

Social Security Data Breach: What to Do, How to Check, How to Protect Yourself in 2026

In a way, the data compromised in the National Public Data breach was stolen twice: first by the data broker itself — which allegedly scraped it from protected sources without its subjects’ permission — and then a second time by the hacker or hackers known as SXUL. We’ll explain how to tell if this social...

By Samuel Chapman — 02 Sep'24 Last Updated: 18 May'26
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

How to Remove Your Data From People-finder Sites 2026: Protecting Your Personal Info Online

If you don’t want your personal data to be sold to third-party companies without your approval, you should remove yourself from data collection sites immediately. It may sound difficult and time-consuming, but there are tools to make it easier.

By Andrej Hadji-Vasilev — 01 Sep'24 Last Updated: 16 Apr'26
Facts checked by Jasna Mishevska

How to Block My Phone From Being Tracked in 2026: Untap iPhone and Android Devices

Ideally, your smartphone’s data should be accessible only to you. However, this data is so valuable that some third parties are willing to use nefarious means to access it. This guide will help you safeguard your privacy and learn how to block your phone from being tracked. To get started, though, you should use one...

By Samson Kiarie — 12 Aug'24 Last Updated: 04 Mar'26
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz