Google continually improves its advertising technology to simplify the process for advertisers to target you. Previously, to opt out of personalized (interest-based) ads, users could toggle an option with the same name. However, Google now utilizes technology akin to cookies, known as the advertisi...
Google has updated Android's "unknown tracker alerts" with two new features to boost security against stalking. The first update lets Android users pause location sharing with a Find My Device-compatible tag. If unknown trackers are detected, users can stop location updates from the...
Gavin Millard, a cybersecurity expert at Tenable, a firm that alerts clients to tech vulnerabilities, said there are ways to leverage video doorbells and cameras' security features without exposing one's private lives and information to bad actors. Here are five ways users of the technology can...
I started getting pounded with Facebook alerts as hacker proceeded to lock me out of my account by setting up 2-factor authentication and disconnected my company’s businesses manager, thereby removing access to all of my customers’ Facebook Ad campaigns and my ability to see campaign activity...
While login security warning alerts will help you respond to new breaches, they won't address any unauthorized logins that have already occurred. It's vital to periodically check what devices are connected to your accounts and delete any that you don't recognize. ...
Google is rolling out an update for its cloud storage service designed to shield even the least security-savvy users from malicious content. As explained in a blog post, Google Drive will now serve up banner alerts at the top of the page whenever a user opens a potentially dangerous...
Chrome notifications usually appear during your browsing experience. It alerts you whenever a site or app is sending you a notification. If users accept the notifications from a website, they start getting notifications. Google Chrome is a popular browser. Thus, many people experience these notifica...
The above options help us to deceive these people and protect ourselves if needed. Unfortunately, even though we changed our phone numbers and cut contact, they could still track us through the device. Therefore, it is necessary to arm yourself with these apps, come and trylocation changer iMy...
Another widespread malware in disguise is a YouTube survey pop-up and a false Google security alert. It will most likely redirect you to a malicious website or start downloading a browser hijacker. The hijacker will then collect all data it can reach or even block your device (by encrypting...
Look for “Google”. Once you’ve found it, go to “Services” and tap “Ads”. Select “Delete advertising ID” to stop apps from showing personalized ads. Conclusion Dealing with pop-up ads on Android phones can be a real drag, but you don’t have to put up with it. Understanding...