What do a telescope, CD, and WiFi all have in common? They are all Dutch inventions! The Dutch are known for their cool technology and innovation, and this identity protecting passport cover is no exception. Spy-Fy’s new passport cover is helping protect Dutch citizens from identity fraud due to passport copying. Let’s face it, your passport […]
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100 million Americans are iPhone users according to Statista. iPhones have become an integral part of many of our lives, and hold all sorts of private information such as the places we’ve visited (both on and offline), our shopping history, our search history, our health data, who we’ve swiped right on, our text messages to […]
Most of us use the Internet every single day, whether for work or for fun. Knowing how to safely and anonymously browse the web is essential for protecting your personal privacy. Especially considering the privacy risks posed by unsafe browsing which could leave sensitive personal data compromised. There are a number of steps that can […]
When we need information, we Google it. When we have a question, we Google it. Google has often provided the answers to all our search queries, and with their smart speaker the Google Home (Nest), you can now ask Google all your questions with a simple “Okay Google”. Smart devices like Google Home and Alexa […]
Introduction With new innovations in credit card technology, it is becoming easier to make payments, while increasing transaction security at the same time. One such development in payment card industry is the use of Radio Frequency Identification, or RFID technology. With the help of this technology, users are able to make payments by putting their […]
In short this article: Summarizes key points in the ongoing privacy discussion related to the coronavirus. Discusses the use of mobile applications in the fight against the coronavirus Explains why we shouldn’t just give up on privacy Emphasizes why “It’s not about you, it’s about us”. Reading time: 5 minutes “Many surveillance companies have a […]
With many of us advised to work from home on our personal devices during the coronavirus outbreak, it is important for companies to address the privacy risks associated with remote work so that their employees can safely work from home. Concerns about employees working from home On 13 March, 2020 the US Department of Homeland […]
In the digital age we live in, privacy awareness has become increasingly relevant. Especially when a lack of privacy awareness can lead to vulnerabilities that may leave personal data or sensitive information at risk. For companies, encouraging privacy awareness among employees is paramount. In order to encourage privacy awareness at your organization, Spy-Fy suggests the […]
Email Phishing for a Shark Last week Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran was in the news after her office fell victim to an email phishing scam. According to Forbes, Corcoran’s bookkeeper received an email with an invoice for real estate renovations. The scammers used the name of a real German company for the invoice. The only […]
A popular video-sharing social media app has been in the news recently due to data privacy and child safety concerns. This prompts the question, is TikTok safe? What is TikTok? For those who might be wondering who or what is a TikTok? You’re not alone. According to an article by Slate, TikTok is especially popular […]