As we in the 21st Century live in the world of technology & media with access to a huge amount of data on the internet, there is one common link that keeps together our data.
Intro
"Data is the new oil? No: Data is the new soil." ~ David Mccandless
Data is the new soil that is being refined to help businesses for a targeted ad campaign to create more wealth. On the other hand, the privacy of common people is breached to achieve it by violating privacy rules or rights.
Have you ever noticed that your personal data and choice data have been used to show you targeted ads? For example, Have you ever noticed the topic you’re discussing in your WhatsApp chats & then seen similar category ads on Instagram & Facebook?
So, here are some tools that will help you to protect your privacy better in 2022.
1. Brave Browser
Brave is a privacy-focused browser, which automatically blocks online advertisements and website trackers in its default settings.
- Shields: Blocks scripts, ads, fingerprinting
- Security: Built-in Password Manager, Blocks trackers, Access Control
- VPN + Tor: Private Windows with Tor & Firewall Support
2. DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo is an internet search engine that emphasizes protecting searchers’ privacy and avoiding the filter bubble of personalized search results. DuckDuckGo does not show search results from content farms.
- Search Engine: Privacy-focused does not track any activities
- Email Protection: Blocks email trackers, hides the email address
- App Tracking Protection: Detects & unwanted non-secure access to app permissions.
3. Password Managers
Password Managers are used to storing various passwords in an encrypted format. Password Managers are different for different devices.
- Keychain: Built-in Credential Manager for the Apple platform
- LastPass: Password Manager that stores encrypted passwords online (all platforms)
- 1Password: Stores Passwords, Software Licences (all platforms)
4. Multi-Factor Authentication Apps
Multi-factor authentication is an electronic authentication method in which a user is granted access to a website or application only after successfully presenting two or more pieces of evidence to an authentication mechanism.
- Microsoft Authenticator: MFA app (iOS & Android)
- Google Authenticator: MFA app (iOS & Android)
- OktaVerify: MFA app (iOS & Android)
5. VPN
When you enable a VPN, your online data is protected by traveling through a strongly encrypted tunnel.
6. Tor Browser
The Tor Browser is a web browser that anonymizes your web traffic using the Tor network, making it easy to protect your identity online.
- Anonymity: prevents someone watching your connection from knowing what websites you visit.
- Onion Router: Network of Voluntary Tor Relays
7. Messaging Apps
End-to-end encryption, multi-mode messaging, and synchronization among different platforms/devices are the three main keys to look for when deciding on the best messaging app to use.
- Signal: Most secure, Encrypted, Open Source Messaging App
- Telegram: Popular platform for heavily encrypted conversations
8. Permission Protective
Apps that provide temporary access to permission on your device.
- Bouncer: Bouncer gives you the ability to grant permissions temporarily.
Conclusion
Privacy protects the information we do not want to share publicly (such as personal finances, or personal info). Therefore, it is very important that everyone should at least aware of privacy & use privacy-protected apps or services.
I hope you enjoyed this short blog. Thank you!