Kik Messenger: The Challenge in Balancing Privacy & Anonimity
Should Kik be kicked to the curb? The other day I was playing around with my young cousin’s phone and I found myself asking her countless...
The Ins and Outs of Fingerprint Scanning Technology
These days, our cell phones are more than just phones. Our phones are our cameras, our personal calendars, our entertainment devices, our...
Exploring WhatsApp’s End-To-End Encryption Features
WhatsApp, a popular data-based messaging platform, announced that the most recent app update begins the company’s movement toward...
Popular Online Quizzes are Goldmines for Personal Information
Most of us can’t help but hover our mouses over these viral quizzes that pop up on Facebook––you know the ones we’re talking about:...
I Want an Ethical Smartphone: Conflict Minerals, The Environment, & Your Privacy
If you’re anything like me, you have seriously conflicting opinions about your mobile device. On one side, my phone is easily my closest...
When It Comes to Encryption, Is Bigger Truly Better?
The de facto creed of the developed world is that “bigger is better.” We need bigger buildings, bigger factories, bigger phones, bigger...
OpenBazaar: The eBay Killer?
What is OpenBazaar? After moving to mainnet last week, OpenBazaar (OB) is now live. Similar to Etsy and eBay, OB is a marketplace where...
Tails Product Review: Tails OS
After the Windows 10 security scandal many people realized the potential risks that a computer’s operating system could pose to personal...
The Panama Papers: Players, Plots, & Updates
The Panama Papers If you haven’t heard about the Panama Papers yet, I promise you will soon. Marked as one of the largest leaks in...
1Password Product Review: Password Manager
What Is A Password Manager? One of the key elements that determines a personal online security is password protection. As Edward Snowden...
