2018-12-05 18:09
We’re excited to announce another awesome addition to our product line: Ad Blocker by Search Encrypt. If you spend much time at all browsing the internet, you probably see thousands of… Read More
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Digital Privacy Blog with News Related to Private Search Engines. We're sharing how internet users interact with websites and how they share their data.
2018-12-03 22:14
Search engines are by far the most widely used and visited websites on the internet. The majority of internet use begins with a search engine. These sites are acting as the gateway to the en… Read More
2018-10-30 15:40
Signal and other encrypted messaging services have always kept the contents of messages sent on their platforms hidden in encrypted form. However until recently, information about who is sen… Read More
2018-10-29 19:57
Privacy and security can be achieved in a number of ways. That’s why there are so many companies out there making a difference. Each company takes a unique approach in protecting peopl… Read More
2018-10-25 15:20
If you use Google as your main search engine, Google collects information about you and your web behavior.. This information can then be used by advertisers and businesses— and could a… Read More
2018-10-24 13:52
Regardless of how you use the internet, it’s nearly guaranteed that you are being tracked in some way. Natalie Triedman recently shared how people, often unknowingly, are sha… Read More
2018-10-23 21:15
The cool and new products online are all cloud-based. These are great from a convenience standpoint, because it’s so easy to access your data from anywhere. However, storing your data… Read More
2018-10-22 21:53
If you’re already interested in cybersecurity, you may have heard of some of these blogs. We searched the web for unique, high-quality blogs offering the best coverage of current priva… Read More
2018-10-22 21:53
If you’re already interested in cybersecurity, you may have heard of some of these blogs. We searched the web for unique, high-quality blogs offering the best coverage of current priva… Read More
2018-10-19 18:26
Internet security can be an overwhelming topic. It can feel like the only people who can understand it are computer geniuses. There are some terms that anyone who uses the internet should be… Read More
2018-10-17 16:13
Achieving any semblance of privacy when using the internet can feel like an impossible task. However, by making a few minor changes to how you use the internet you can make big progress in y… Read More
2018-10-16 19:33
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM). The National Cyber Security Alliance and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security launched NCSAM in 2004 in an effort to give Ameri… Read More
2018-10-15 18:26
Michael Veale, a privacy researcher at University College London, sparked an investigation into Twitter and how it tracks users when they click on its shortened (t.co) links. When Veale requ… Read More
2018-10-10 17:02
If your password is “passw0rd” or your last name, you’re putting your data at risk. Those types of passwords are easy to guess for anyone who has access to your computer or… Read More
2018-10-10 13:51
Over the past several years, we have seen massive growth in the industry of artificial intelligence. Its use in nearly every field has connected everyone and everything more than ever before… Read More
2018-10-08 21:43
Our Criteria For Selecting A VPN When choosing a VPN, we think the most important factors you should consider are: Where is the VPN based? Does the VPN accept anonymous payment methods? Does… Read More
2018-10-05 15:37
Email plays a vital role in how we communicate online. If you’ve decided to make privacy a priority by using alternatives to mainstream products on the internet, your email is another… Read More
2018-10-02 21:31
Ad & Tracker Blockers We’ve combined ad and tracker blockers because their functionalities are basically the same. Generally, they work by detecting tracking or ad scripts on the p… Read More
2018-09-28 18:38
Facebook released a statement today about another data breach. According to the statement, Facebook’s engineering team found the latest issue on September 25. The issue is said to… Read More
2018-09-28 16:37
We’re excited to announce a new addition to our product line: Privacy Toolkit by Search Encrypt. This new tool helps protect your privacy while also giving a look into the common… Read More
2018-09-27 14:50
Facebook may have just gotten itself into more trouble about how it collects and uses people’s data. Kashmir Hill, a senior reporter for Gizmodo, originally reported the issue. Hill ra… Read More
2018-09-25 21:54
Contents: What Is Privacy? Who Is Collecting Information About You? What Exactly Are They Collecting? How Long Will Your Information Be Stored? Who Is It Shared With? Can You Opt Out? Can We… Read More
2018-09-21 18:36
Apple is looked to as one of the good guys in the fight for privacy. Many of the other big tech companies have business models that rely on tracking as much data as possible from as many of… Read More
2018-09-20 01:33
If you’re thinking about removing Search Encrypt’s Chrome or Firefox extension, think again about the data you would be handing over to big search engines without Search Enc… Read More
2018-09-19 15:30
According to a UK research study, 79% of adult internet users “have concerns about aspects of going online.” Ofcom Survey Finds People Nervous About Going Online Ofcom, a regulat… Read More
2018-09-18 15:24
Let’s Encrypt is a nonprofit, founded in 2014 by the Internet Security Research Group, that issues SSL/TLS certificates to the masses. It’s a free tool that has gained major supp… Read More
2018-09-11 20:52
Popular music streaming service Spotify has raised privacy concerns as multiple security researchers have expressed concerns. Back in July, USA Today reported that your activity on Spot… Read More
2018-09-10 17:45
Apple has a positive reputation when it comes to privacy and security. However, multiple sources reported this week that numerous apps in the Mac app store are discretely collecting user bro… Read More
2018-09-06 18:15
Everything is built on data. The largest companies in the world have created interesting, popular and useful products that rely on data they’ve collected over time. Huge user bases are… Read More
2018-08-31 19:30
Privacy-focused tools are the most user-friendly on the internet. This is because by protecting their users’ information, rather than using it against them, they empower users to decid… Read More
2018-08-21 18:44
According to TechCrunch, Saint Louis University is installing more than 2,300 Echo Dot smart devices in student living spaces on campus. The University hopes to help students get answers to… Read More
2018-08-20 15:42
2018 has been a big year for privacy and security awareness. Some of the most popular internet companies have faced push-back from consumers over their data privacy practices. Facebook and t… Read More
2018-08-09 15:16
The internet is facing a major issue. One that could threaten our democracy in the United States, and has already divided our country politically. The issue is filter bubbles. What is a Filt… Read More
2018-08-07 22:14
Search Encrypt is easy to use and makes searching privately simple. We believe that everyone should take time to make sure they aren’t putting themselves or their data at risk on the i… Read More
2018-08-07 05:30
We’re constantly improving Search Encrypt to deliver a better experience to our users. You’re going to love the updates we’re launching in the near future. Privacy-Friendly… Read More
2018-08-06 13:15
We’ve noticed a problem on the internet, and if you’ve been paying attention, you’ve probably noticed too. The majority of the websites you visit are tracking you. They are… Read More
2018-07-30 20:47
You may have heard of Search Encrypt before, or this may be your first time hearing about our private search engine. This post will help you understand what our product does, and how it keep… Read More
2018-07-23 20:16
Search Encrypt is a privacy-focused search engine. As such, we’re focused on data-privacy and the latest privacy practices. While Search Encrypt does not require logging in to search t… Read More
2018-07-16 20:10
1. Stop Using Your Current Search Engine if It’s Tracking You Search Encrypt is a private search engine, though unfortunately most search engines are not privacy-focused. Traditional s… Read More
2018-07-13 20:02
Search Encrypt and DuckDuckGo are both “private search engines”. Neither Search Encrypt nor DuckDuckGo tracks their users’ data. There is a key privacy issue that we found… Read More
2018-07-10 16:26
Facebook has tried to use facial recognition on multiple occasions. In 2012, Facebook shut down the technology in Europe after lawmakers raised concerns with the legality of Facebook using f… Read More
2018-07-06 21:32
The general perception of search engines is that they are empty boxes for you to type in any question in the world without any later consequences or repercussions. Unfortunately, this isn&rs&hell…Read More
2018-06-25 21:05
The post Add Search Encrypt’s Chrome Extension appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog Read More
2018-06-25 19:20
In 2017 Amazon introduced Rekognition, its “deep learning-based image and video analysis” platform. Privacy advocates and other advocacy groups argue that Amazon Rekognition is a… Read More
2018-06-22 17:18
Search Encrypt is excited to announce that we’ve added a new maps feature to our search engine. Other maps providers on the internet collect too much information and we believe we can… Read More
2018-06-19 21:15
If someone were able to see every search you’ve done on the internet, they would know an incredible amount about you. Your searches reveal your interests, thoughts, political beliefs… Read More
2018-06-19 17:29
The post How Search Encrypt Protects Your Privacy appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog Read More
2018-06-18 18:48
Digital privacy is when you can use the internet and connected devices without compromising your information. Different people have different comfort levels when it comes to digital privacy… Read More
2018-06-14 19:39
Apple released new App Store Guidelines earlier this week. The new guidelines focus heavily on the importance of transparency into the functions of the apps and privacy for users and their d… Read More
2018-06-13 20:34
Search Encrypt’s search tool extension lets you search the web with more privacy and confidence than with a traditional search engine. Most Search Engines Want to Know Who You Are and… Read More
2018-06-12 16:45
The post Alternative Private Search Engines To DuckDuckGo – Hacker Noon appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog Read More
2018-06-07 20:14
The Search Encrypt team has a lot of experience with search engines, especially those focused on privacy, that put their user’s data security ahead of advertising revenue. Search Encry… Read More
2018-06-06 15:45
Following Facebook’s data scandal earlier in 2018, Apple’s CEO Tim Cook has been outspoken about how much he and his company value privacy. In a 2015 interview with NPR, Cook sai… Read More
2018-06-06 15:18
The post Search Encrypt on Reddit appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog Read More
2018-06-04 20:58
Search Encrypt (searchencrypt.com) is a private search engine available online or as a browser extension. Search Encrypt’s extension can be added to either Google Chrome or Mozilla Fir… Read More
2018-05-31 18:56
Search Encrypt is explaining how you should protect your devices from potential malware attacks or injections. Whether it’s your computer, smartphone or a smart home device, you likely… Read More
2018-05-31 08:45
Keep your searches private by redirecting searches that may be tracked to Search Encrypt, a privacy-focused search engine! Search Encrypt uses local encryption to secure your searches. Our p… Read More
2018-05-24 18:30
When you open your internet browser, odds are you begin your browsing with a search. Over half of all browsing sessions start with a search engine. You should start your browsing with Search… Read More
2018-05-23 17:50
Search Encrypt is a privacy based search engine, so logically we use the most advanced data security features available. We even go beyond the level of security that SSL provides. Our s… Read More
2018-05-17 19:56
Search neutrality is the idea that a search engine does not limit or influence a person’s ability to access information on the internet. The search engine market is very one sided with… Read More
2018-05-15 18:35
Facebook is responding to consumers asking the company to be more transparent about the inner workings of its products. The social media giant has had “Community Standards” that… Read More
2018-05-14 18:39
Using the internet with any expectation of privacy is becoming much more rare. A new privacy scandal seems to pop up as soon as the last one goes away. While it may be more difficult to keep… Read More
2018-05-10 17:37
After Facebook’s recent data scandal, the public and lawmakers have urged the company to improve its data practices and make privacy more of a priority. As a result, Facebook has under… Read More
2018-05-08 16:46
The post Top 5 Best Search Engines That Do Not Track You! – TechGumbo appeared first on Choose To Encrypt Read More
2018-05-07 20:52
When people use the internet, they share tons of personal information. Internet services use this information to make it easier for people to find and consume what they want, when they want… Read More
2018-05-02 16:36
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2018-05-01 18:54
What is Search Encrypt? Search Encrypt is a private search engine. So, what does that mean? Put simply, we don’t track your searches. What you search for is never linked to any of your… Read More
2018-04-30 20:03
Is Internet Privacy Dead? The Age of Information we are in means that the power lies with the group controlling the most information. Information availability is higher than it’s ever… Read More
2018-04-30 18:31
Access Now is an advocacy group that “defends and extends the digital rights of users at risk around the world.” It calls privacy “the cornerstone for human rights in the d… Read More
2018-04-24 22:09
Most people use a big search engine for searching the web and finding answers to their questions. There is a catch with these big search engines: They track you. What is Search Encrypt?… Read More
2018-04-23 20:25
People use websites like Google, Amazon and Facebook daily, but how much do they trust these platforms? Consumer trust of social media companies and other tech companies is shifting followin… Read More
2018-04-18 19:06
Many of the websites that millions of people visit every day collect data about their visitors. This puts both the websites and the users at risk of losing their data to some unwanted third… Read More
2018-04-16 21:01
What is a Private Search Engine? Private search engines work exactly like big search engines, like Google or Yahoo!, except they don’t gather, store or process any information about yo… Read More
2018-04-13 18:00
Google revealed earlier this week that it’s launching an updated Gmail design. The new Gmail will offer new features like “Snooze” and “Smart Reply”. Also inclu… Read More
2018-04-13 15:18
Mozilla first added tracking protection to its iOS browser in September of 2017. The tracker blocking was automatic with Private Browsing mode, but was an option in normal browsing. Firefox… Read More
2018-04-12 19:30
Privacy-focused tools are the most user-friendly on the internet. This is because by protecting their users’ information, rather than using it against them, they empower users to decid… Read More
2018-04-12 17:00
Search Encrypt is a private search engine designed with privacy as its core value. Search Encrypt protects your privacy by encrypting your search terms, expiring your browsing history and us… Read More
2018-04-12 14:10
Cryptocurrency and blockchain have taken off in huge ways over the past year. There are countless opinions about the legitimacy, reliability, and future of cryptocurrencies and their wi… Read More
2018-04-11 21:26
The post Why Facebook Is The Perfect Representative of Tech’s Privacy Problem – Hackernoon appeared first on Choose To Encrypt Read More
2018-04-11 16:50
Dylan Curran, a privacy consultant, has been outspoken about Facebook, Google and other tech giants’ handling of user data. Curran is making more people aware of the importance of priv… Read More
2018-04-10 20:43
Facebook: Mark Zuckerberg Testifies Before Congress Mark Zuckerberg is testifying to Congress today regarding the treatment of user data and the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Follow along on… Read More
2018-04-09 18:24
The post The History of Private Search Engines – Infographic appeared first on Choose To Encrypt Read More
2018-04-09 18:04
The post The History of Private Search Engines appeared first on Choose To Encrypt Read More
2018-04-06 17:48
Integrity With encryption you know that your message hasn't been altered by a third party. Authentication Because you have to have the encryption key to decrypt the message, you know the sou… Read More
2018-04-05 18:51
After Facebook gave Cambridge Analytica the data of 87 million people, many companies scrambled to make sure their data security and privacy were up to par with industry standards. Data brea… Read More
2018-04-04 21:09
Facebook just revamped its privacy settings and terms of use, mostly in response to users who were upset about the Cambridge Analytica scandal. These changes may improve the public opinion o… Read More
2018-04-04 17:22
Websites running tracking scripts could be inadvertently gathering your sensitive information. Websites use “session replay scripts” to view your mouse movements and keystrokes w… Read More
2018-04-03 21:00
The internet is a platform for information to flow freely and openly. However certain information must remain private. An internet that allows users to maintain their privacy, and control wh… Read More
2018-04-02 18:40
In the aftermath of the privacy scandals surrounding Facebook, it seems the logical next step for the tech industry is widespread regulation. If the groups controlling user data are left to… Read More
2018-03-30 17:46
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a privacy law passed in 2016 in the European Union. Its purpose is to adding more protection to individuals’ living in the EU. This cha… Read More
2018-03-30 13:15
Google’s parent company, Alphabet, has a market cap of $712 billion. Within Google’s range of products, there are seven with at least one billion users. In its privacy polic… Read More
2018-03-28 19:10
DuckDuckGo is a private search engine. It is adamant about spreading privacy around the internet. However, there is one issue we discovered that raises privacy concerns. Your search terms, w… Read More
2018-03-28 14:16
Twitter‘s stock is fell yesterday after Citron Research reported that, “Twitter will generate $400 million THIS YEAR, by just selling user data. Not advertising.” As a resu… Read More
2018-03-27 20:20
In the wake of the Facebook data privacy scandal, Apple has focused on its longtime commitment to privacy. Today Apple released a new iPad, intended to compete with Google and Microsoft&rsqu&hell…Read More
2018-03-26 18:27
After negative press surrounding Facebook’s data practices broke, its stock price has taken big hits. Since the news of the Cambridge Analytica scandal broke 10 days ago, Facebook&rsqu&hell…Read More
2018-03-26 17:02
Facebook’s house of cards has taken yet another tumble today after Ars Technica revealed that Facebook tracks call and text message data from Android phones. The report originally… Read More
2018-03-23 18:14
Traditionally, a doppelgänger is a person’s look-alike or double. However when applied to data collection and the digital realm, it refers to the descriptive, collected data that… Read More
2018-03-23 15:15
Searching the web is something most people do everyday, multiple times. Beginning every browsing session with a search is not uncommon So if the search engine you’re using is tracking… Read More
2018-03-22 16:51
Recent news about Cambridge Analytica using Facebook user data brought privacy into the spotlight across the web. The widespread outcry from Facebook’s users (over 2 billion people) is… Read More
2018-03-21 16:55
Facebook is getting battered for recent news involving Cambridge Analytica’s use of Facebook user data. The company’s stock price (FB) fell around 11-percent as a result, in whic… Read More
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