Sitemap - 2024 - Tate's Online Safety Substack

AI is able to learn a lot about you from a single photo; preserve your privacy -- be selective about what photos you share online, and how you share them

Use this simple privacy checklist to enhance your privacy!

Delete your data from 23andMe, like right now. The company is in trouble, and you don't want them to have your DNA.

Yes, your phone is tracking you via advertising ID, and companies are using it to sell your location and identity to anyone. Protect yourself by disabling this feature on your device.

Keep your face private: protect yourself from PimEyes and Clearview AI and other facial recognition services with these tips

Don't let banks use your personal information for profit -- take the time to opt out, and preserve your privacy.

Use these new iPhone features to protect your privacy and security; the new passwords app finally makes password management easy and intuitive.

[Re-post] An easy way to get started on improving your digital security--protect your Crown Jewels!

How to lock down your mobile phone - a simple primer on phone privacy and security.

ChatGPT's Privacy Trap: Default Settings You Can't Ignore

You or someone you know was or is about to be a victim of cybercrime. When it happens -- report it!

Everyone should be using Fakespot for protection from fake reviews and scammy merchants!

[Re-post] Don't forget to cancel your un-used subscriptions: save your money and your privacy!

Awesome free personal security tool: Canary Tokens. Use them to help you know if you've been hacked!

Temu App: to use, or NOT to use? Just kidding, there's no question here -- don't use it.

Learn how to remove privacy-violating content on YouTube, including AI-generated content.

The most recent ATT hack --> a reminder that you should only be communicating with e2e encrypted apps

[Post update] You should know about family emergency scams so you can protect you and your family

Crossing the Line: How Using Work Devices for Personal Use Compromises Your Privacy

You're giving up private information when streaming! Protect your privacy with this guide on how to opt out of streaming services using your personal info.

Announcing the launch of my Privacy & Security Advice GPT to answer all your questions and get real-time help -- it's free!

Use WhatsApp’s Privacy Check to double check your privacy and keep your messages safe!

Keep an eye on those delivery app accounts -- they are 8X more likely to be targeted

Blur your house from Apple Maps' "Look Around" aka Street View.

[Podcast] Remove your private information from data brokers!

How to stop those non-stop political campaign texts, phone calls, and emails.

[Podcast] Physical security of your device: a critical part of your Online Safety!

[Podcast] Did you know you can blur your house from Google Street View? You can, and you should.

Did you know you can blur your house from Google Street View? You can, and you should.

Think twice before using your real name and photo in an online account

Podcast: Think twice before using your real name and photo in an online account

Podcast: 5 free privacy tools and 2 paid ones that will enhance your online privacy

How to Be Private While Using Google: The Comprehensive Guide to Google Privacy

Here's How To Prevent MFA Bombing --The Secret Is Privacy!

Re-post: Update your LinkedIn Privacy Settings -- make sure they are working for YOU and not LinkedIn

If you have an iPhone, you should enable Stolen Device Protection to protect yourself.

Use Signal and never share your phone number again!

Privacy policies and ToS are hard to grok--here are some tools to help.

In 2023, 5.39M victims reported being victims due to cybercrime; factoring in under-reporting, this is 5X all other crimes in the US combined.

Disable your ad tracking ID on your mobile device - and do it now!

Get an IRS Identity PIN -- Protect yourself from tax refund fraud

Don't let your State keep and use your child's DNA indefinitely -- opt-out, if you can.

How to make your address harder to find on the internet