Your cropped images aren't totally private — 5 pro tips to protect your digital life
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3 things you need to know today 1. Is TikTok banned? Everything you need to know to protect yourself Will the China-based app TikTok be banned in the U.S.? The government has already started taking action against the video-hosting platform, banning it from military-issued devices. Other countries are following suit as companies are instructing their employees to delete TikTok. Here's what you need to know. Tap or click here for the latest on the TikTok ban. → |
2. Warning: Another reason you shouldn't send sensitive images (even if you crop them) Just because you crop personal, identifying information from a photo doesn't mean a criminal can't recover what was removed. The Acropalypse scandal has shaken the Google Pixel community to its very core, and images cropped and shared aren't protected. Tap or click here to learn about the Acropalypse exploit for Google Pixel phones. → |
3. 5 secrets only cybersecurity pros and hackers know Knowledge is power. That's why I do my best to show you some of the best ways to protect yourself from creeps, hackers and nosey companies out to get all your info. In my latest column, I've got five tech pro tips to lock down your privacy and security. Tap or click here for pro tips to protect your digital life. → |
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