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2020-01-06 14:56
If you're familiar with network security and administration, you're probably already familiar with proxies and proxy servers. However, even if you understand how a proxy works and what they… Read More
2020-01-05 04:01
Search Encrypt believes that tracking your location and who you are emailing is very intrusive. However, what you search for is another beast completely. This information reveals what you're… Read More
2020-01-02 16:54
Cryptocurrency mining, also known as crypto mining, is using a computer to verify a form of cryptocurrency and adding it to the blockchain digital ledger. The mining process involves co… Read More
2019-12-18 20:09
SSL certificate means small data files that are digitally compiled to a cryptographic key to a business's details. When these data are installed on the webserver, the security gets activated… Read More
2019-12-13 20:34
What is Search Encrypt? Search Encrypt is a privacy-friendly search engine. When you use Search Encrypt, our biggest goal is to protect your search privacy. We encrypt your search terms loca… Read More
2019-10-07 17:52
GitHub user Nikita Voloboev put together this list of privacy-focused alternative products for anyone concerned with privacy. Part of the reason that many people never switch from Google to… Read More
2019-09-25 20:27
Unfortunately, there are a number of reasons why Google has developed a poor reputation when it comes to privacy matters. Google's entire business model revolves around taking your data and… Read More
2019-09-18 17:09
Smartphones aren’t the best devices when it comes to privacy. In a sense, you’ve always got a tracking device in your purse or pocket, pinging off every cell tower and locking it… Read More
2019-09-16 19:30
With the wide use of the internet that we have on a day to day basis, it is more important than ever to safeguard ourselves while surfing online and while giving out our personal information… Read More
2019-09-12 21:21
We rely heavily on our computers, tablets, and smartphones every day for work, communication, and entertainment. One thing that threatens every one of these devices is viruses, malware, and… Read More
2019-09-11 21:01
Before you delve into the many nuances that make up the services and products available to you from Amazon, it’s a good idea to know how this establishment handles its daily business d… Read More
2019-09-09 20:46
We've noticed some feedback on places like Reddit and Twitter regarding our decision to offer a browser extension for Google Chrome. We understand that Google has been heavily criticized by… Read More
2019-09-04 18:29
Social media, like Facebook and Twitter have greatly expanded people's ability to connect with others around the world. However, it has also opened people up to being called out and targeted… Read More
2019-08-21 22:08
There are seemingly endless sources of technology news available both online and off. These nine websites are some of the most popular and most visited technology news sites The Verge The Ve… Read More
2019-08-21 14:42
According to a report from Radware, the average cyberattack now costs a business $1.1 million. That is a considerable loss for any business to absorb. While phishing is one of the olde… Read More
2019-08-08 15:39
In an increasingly complicated world, the internet has become a treacherous place. With more and more companies getting hacked due to a lack of cybersecurity, it's becoming dangerous to leav… Read More
2019-08-08 15:26
Online security is not a subject to take for granted in this tech-savvy 21st century. Everyone is busy downloading or uploading data on the internet, exposing themselves to various cybercrim… Read More
2019-08-02 18:32
Firewall security remains one of the most recognizable and understood forms of network security used in computing today. Every home computer and office system has firewalls in place to help… Read More
2019-07-29 18:18
Virtual private networks, or VPNs, are considered one of the best approaches for protecting your online privacy. And if you don’t know much about the term VPN, then you’ve come t… Read More
2019-07-22 20:08
The innovation that allows you to talk to a stubby gadget sitting on your counter in order to hear your favorite song, get a recipe for meatloaf, or purchase any number of products has becom… Read More
2019-07-22 16:54
The internet seems a young person's world. After all, the people under 30 grew up with this constant sense of connection. For people who came to the internet later in life, the recommended s… Read More
2019-07-18 16:46
Facebook was established in 2004. Today, 2.27 billion individuals use the social network each month. Facebook is supposed to protect the personal information of these users. The bad news is… Read More
2019-07-15 20:49
Hello Search Encrypt users, In the past few weeks, we've been inundated with complaints related to Search Encrypt's Firefox Add-on. Many of you were affected by issues with our Firefox Add-o… Read More
2019-07-11 20:25
Privacy advocates have become more concerned with how “big tech” companies (i.e. Google, Facebook and Amazon) gather and use data from people using their products. However, these… Read More
2019-07-09 21:56
As more and more of our lives becomes fully integrated with technology and internet connected tools, privacy becomes more important and more controversial. It's important to consider the pri… Read More
2019-07-05 19:42
One of the best ways to protect your privacy on the internet is to stay up-to-date on the most current threats and vulnerabilities. These privacy researchers, writers and experts all share s… Read More
2019-07-03 20:07
Amazon has developed a reputation for delivering some of the lowest prices for all types of products, and one of the best delivery systems in the world. Part of what makes this possible is A… Read More
2019-07-01 20:01
When it comes to privacy on the internet, people often push back against the biggest innovators and advancements because of the bad wrap they get on privacy issues. Machine learning is no ex… Read More
2019-06-27 21:02
Let's Encrypt has become a well-known service for helping websites enable SSL (or HTTPS) encryption. We can't brush over the good that Let's Encrypt has done for the internet as a whole, but… Read More
2019-06-26 22:12
There are some crazy numbers behind the internet and the security and privacy measures that people take to protect their data. As people share more information with internet companies and we… Read More
2019-06-20 20:13
Internet privacy tools are all focused on keeping some aspect of your data private from some person or group. Knowing who or what you are keeping your information private… Read More
2019-06-19 15:59
It's easy to say that you want more privacy or that you wish you had more control over your data, but what can you actually do? Donate To Advocacy Groups You can help promote privacy by supp… Read More
2019-06-17 21:41
The internet is divided between privacy advocates and the tools they use, and the "mainstream" internet which diminishes the idea of privacy. Unfortunately it's the privacy "violators" who a… Read More
2019-06-12 21:40
Privacy and big data are two competing forces on the internet. Data collection and monetization are crushing any push-back from privacy advocates or anyone concerned about sharing their info… Read More
2019-06-11 16:41
Distributed computing is a computer system that runs on multiple devices, but that runs as a singular process. It's a group of computers working together, but to the end user it looks like a… Read More
2019-06-10 20:04
PGP stands for Pretty Good Privacy. It is an encryption program that applies cryptographic privacy and authentication to online communications. PGP is most commonly used for keeping con… Read More
2019-06-06 16:17
If you spend time around software or internet tools you've likely heard the term "API". API stands for "application programming interface". There are tons of APIs available online for softwa… Read More
2019-06-05 20:01
Privacy tools, any software or internet tool used to protect user privacy, have to have their best privacy by default. This isn't always the case. There are too many tools that make big… Read More
2019-06-04 17:00
It’s hard to get a clear number when looking for the exact percentage of internet traffic that porn and adult content account for. In 2015, there were at least 2 billion online searche… Read More
2019-05-30 19:29
Best Anti-Spyware Tools for 2019 Panda Free Antivirus (Panda Dome Free) AVG Free Antivirus SUPERAntiSpyware Adaware Antivirus Free Comodo Free Anti-Malware BOClean Spybot Search and Destroy… Read More
2019-05-28 19:21
“Torrenting” is a way to share files online based on peer-to-peer, or P2P, technology. Torrenting lets people connect to the internet and share and download files without relying… Read More
2019-05-23 20:21
Encryption is widely recognized as one of the best ways to keep all of your digital information private. The idea of keeping written communications private has been around for nearly as long… Read More
2019-05-22 18:43
If you’re an especially privacy-conscious person, you’ve likely already switched away from Google Chrome in favor of another browser. There are some steps you can take to minimiz… Read More
2019-05-20 23:11
Step-By-Step Privacy Checklist Follow these steps to ensure you have the best privacy and security protection possible. If you’re like most people you spend a ton of time connected to… Read More
2019-05-16 19:17
Frequently Asked Questions What is Search Encrypt? Search Encrypt is a private search engine. It uses encryption locally and on our servers to keep your search terms private. Without this en… Read More
2019-05-15 20:04
In DuckDuckGo’s earlier days, it was regarded as a “stripped-down” version of Google. Privacy advocates were becoming concerned with Google’s long list of other… Read More
2019-05-14 22:41
The most secure browsers use encryption and range of other features to protect your browsing from security threats. It’s important to explain that we are not talking about private &hell…Read More
2019-05-13 22:18
Blocking ads is a great way to speed up your browsing and greatly improve your internet experience. Many of these Chrome extensions have extra features that set them apart and add convenienc… Read More
2019-05-08 19:54
In the United States, government agencies have successfully convinced the public that surveillance is necessary for public safety and security. However, surveillance has some chilling effect… Read More
2019-05-07 10:02
Search Encrypt and DuckDuckGo are both “private search engines”. Both Search Encrypt and DuckDuckGo work to minimize tracking on the internet. There is a key privacy issue that w… Read More
2019-05-06 21:02
Snapchat has over 300 million active monthly users. It’s extremely popular with younger people. The platform lets users of all ages share photo, video and text messages. Many of these… Read More
2019-05-01 17:42
Devices are getting smarter. Everything from cellphones to refrigerators are connected to the internet. By 2020, there will be more than 20 billion IoT units in the world. The number of IoT… Read More
2019-05-01 16:41
Cybersecurity has been, for a while, set aside as a concern for the IT department. However, as technology continues to advance, more and more people are slowly getting the gist of it. In the… Read More
2019-04-29 18:54
With every advancement in technology comes outcry from civil libertarians and privacy advocates claiming that this will be the end of privacy as we know it. There was an outcry in… Read More
2019-04-23 14:28
In June 2018 California passed the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The act requires large companies that collect data from more than 50,000 individuals per year, and that have more t… Read More
2019-04-18 19:32
One of the first steps to making people care about their privacy is explaining just how little privacy they actually have. While someone may be fine with letting a website view their IP addr… Read More
2019-04-16 21:55
If you’re using Google as your only search engine, it’s time for you to search for a new search engine. You, like most people, have probably developed quite the Google habit over… Read More
2019-04-15 20:43
Apple is widely regarded as a tech company that actually cares about privacy for people using its devices. However, using an iPhone over an Android device doesn’t guarantee y… Read More
2019-04-15 12:34
Incognito Mode in Google Chrome, despite its name, isn’t really “incognito” at all. The Independent published this article on Tuesday explaining that “incognito&rdquo&hell…Read More
2019-04-11 18:55
Free and open source tools are the most trusted and respected privacy tools available. Since anyone can view the source code behind them, these tools are held to a higher standard than priva… Read More
2019-04-09 17:54
Brave is a free and open-source internet browser based on Chromium. Because Brave uses a Chromium platform, it could be a good choice for Chrome users looking to switch to a more private bro… Read More
2019-04-08 20:11
A vast majority of websites use tracking data from their users to improve their sites, and to better market to their customers. As a result, the internet can feel like a giant data magnet. I… Read More
2019-04-04 22:08
If you have certain files that contain sensitive information, one way to keep the contents private is to lock the folder with a password. If you store financial or health records on your com… Read More
2019-04-03 20:23
If you use the internet at all, you’re likely aware of the data breaches that effect millions of people every year. People are more willing than ever to share details about their perso… Read More
2019-04-02 19:38
Popular websites and internet companies, like Amazon, Netflix and Facebook, use collaborative filtering to make recommendations to users about what they may be interested in. Collaborat… Read More
2019-04-01 21:42
A correctly implemented security certificate, like an SSL or TLS certificate is what makes your website secure. It will protect the data that is transmitted from your visitor’s compute… Read More
2019-04-01 20:46
When it comes to making secure products, privacy must be encompassed in the entire design. Privacy will be lacking if it is an after-thought and is looked at as a feature, rather than p… Read More
2019-03-29 18:01
While Facebook is a way to share photos and other posts with your friends, you may want to keep your posts private from certain people. If you don’t want your co-workers, ex-boyfriends… Read More
2019-03-28 15:08
Because nearly every business is using big data to power their decision making and business processes, the demand for data scientists is growing rapidly. According to GetEducated.com, &ldquo&hell…Read More
2019-03-26 19:21
Contents Privacy Badger uBlock Origin LessPass Cookie AutoDelete HTTPS Everywhere Decentraleyes uMatrix Search Encrypt TrackMeNot NoScript Security Suite Privacy Badger Privacy Badger is a t… Read More
2019-03-26 15:58
Switching from Google can feel like an impossible task. A lot of the same reasons apply to why it’s so hard to move away from Facebook. There are network effects that keep people comin… Read More
2019-03-21 20:30
Government agencies around the world have started experimenting with using facial recognition technology in their surveillance and security efforts. While this surveillance may seem concerni… Read More
2019-03-15 21:01
If you’re “searching” for something on the internet, there’s a good chance that you’re using Google. Google has created an ecosystem to collect people’s i… Read More
2019-03-13 15:00
Internet privacy should be a basic human right. Unfortunately there is a lot of debate surrounding how much privacy people should have on the internet. Following the Cambridge Anal… Read More
2019-03-12 16:29
1. Don’t Put Personally Identifying Information in Your Search Terms (Easy) Searching for your name and where you live could give a malicious actor enough information to track you down… Read More
2019-03-11 19:29
RKill is an antivirus program on Windows that terminates malware and other viruses. You should use RKill along with other antivirus software for removing viruses and malware from you device… Read More
2019-03-08 23:49
Whitelists and blacklists are ways of filtering specific types of data, or from blocking malicious or unauthorized access to systems or databases. In the context of computer security, blackl… Read More
2019-03-07 19:48
Twofish is an encryption algorithm designed by Bruce Schneier. It’s a symmetric key block cipher with a block size of 128 bits, with keys up to 256 bits. It is related to AES (Advanced… Read More
2019-03-06 22:50
Key Escrow is an arrangement in which the cryptographic keys needed to decrypt certain data are held in escrow. This essentially means that an organization trusts a third party to store a ba… Read More
2019-03-06 16:50
VPNs are regarded as an all-encompassing internet privacy tool. There is a major misconception that with a VPN, you can do whatever you want on the internet and be anonymous. That is not the… Read More
2019-03-05 19:50
What is a Security Certificate? A security certificate is a tool that websites use for validation and encryption. They are part of the HTTPS protocol which secures the flow of data between y… Read More
2019-03-04 22:27
Everyone uses computers, smartphones, and other internet-connected devices. It’s easy to feel like the information you receive from these devices only flows in one direction. If you se… Read More
2019-03-01 19:45
Bruce Schneier on Security Risks in the Hyper-Connected Era Bruce Schneier (Link to Schneier’s Security Blog) explains how we can best use the internet to fit our needs without falling… Read More
2019-02-27 21:33
The post Private Search Engine Comparison – DuckDuckGo vs. StartPage vs. Search Encrypt appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog Read More
2019-02-27 16:41
We’ve been a long time reader of That One Privacy Site, and we decided it’s about time we share the website with you. It’s an incredible resource if you want to take y… Read More
2019-02-27 15:40
Search Encrypt is a private search engine that uses local encryption to ensure your searches remain private. It uses a combination of encryption methods that include Secure Sockets Layer enc… Read More
2019-02-26 17:15
Encryption is one of the best ways to protect your internet browsing from prying eyes or unwanted third-parties. When it comes to digital information, encryption is the strongest way to make… Read More
2019-02-26 01:07
New technologies are constantly improving our lives and adding convenience and efficiency for users. However, these improvements are accompanied by widespread invasions into our privacy. Tec… Read More
2019-02-25 19:39
There are too many tools and services available that protect your information on the internet to say that finding a level of privacy is anyone’s responsibility but your own. It’s… Read More
2019-02-21 18:13
Apple uses many powerful encryption methods to protect the contents of its users’ devices. Following recent headlines regarding Facebook and Google’s privacy issues, Apple has be… Read More
2019-02-14 21:51
Your IP Address: Any website you visit can see you IP address, with even the most basic tracking measures. Read on to learn what an IP address does, how it works, and how you can hide or mas… Read More
2019-02-13 17:56
One of the outcomes of computers being involved in the majority of our transactions, is the opportunity for data collection about the transaction and about the parties involved. Unfortunatel… Read More
2019-01-31 15:49
Use a VPN Based Outside of 14 Eyes Countries VPNs hide your identity by routing your connections through multiple servers, in multiple locations. The most effective way to use a VPN is by in… Read More
2019-01-28 17:21
Today is the 12th annual Data Privacy Day. The goal of Data Privacy Day is to share the latest issues in consumer privacy and educate people on the importance of protecting their information… Read More
2019-01-21 18:52
These organizations are making big impacts on the internet, especially around privacy and security. We believe there is a pathway to a better internet, one that puts user experience and priv… Read More
2019-01-09 19:06
One of our predictions for 2019 is that there will be a shift from big tech companies to smaller alternatives that actually make user privacy a priority. In 2018 it seemed like every week a… Read More
2019-01-07 22:30
VPNs are one of the best tools for protecting your privacy on the internet. Rather than communicating directly between your computer and the sites you visit, VPNs first direct your network r… Read More
2019-01-02 17:43
If 2018 taught us anything, it’s that even the biggest companies are can fall victim to data breaches and other privacy and security vulnerabilities. Unfortunately, when it’s&nbs&hell…Read More
2018-12-13 22:28
We’re constantly looking for new ways to protect your privacy on the internet. Browser extensions can be a divisive issue when it comes to privacy, as there are malicious actors that u… Read More
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