THE PRIVACY BLOG

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Hi, I'm John!

I am an electrical engineer and physicist by trade, and I am studying to become a cybersecurity professional. I have been fortunate to have worked in a wide range of domains over my career, including power systems engineering, OLED display R&D, and lawful intelligence/intercept. Although these fields seem disparate at first, an overwhelming emphasis of these industries is the focus on data privacy and cybersecurity.

The world around us is accelerating at an alarming rate, and it can be difficult for businesses to stay up to date on the latest developments in cybersecurity, and even more difficult for individuals. My mission with this blog is to inform users of privacy concerns associated with online platforms, and to provide actionable steps for content consumers to engage with the internet without having to worry about compromising their personal data.

Blog Posts

Why You Should Migrate From WhatsApp To Signal

Keywords: WhatsApp, Signal, End-to-end Encryption

WhatsApp is undoubtedly one of the most popular apps today; having the fourth most downloads of any app globally in the last calendar year, and boasting an impressive user base of 2 billion. Although the app's security features seem comprehensive at first glance, taking a deeper dive may just convince you to migrate to a more secure platform.

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Social Media Surveillance - What TikTok Knows About You

Keywords: TikTok, Personal Data

TikTok is the world's most popular website and has a user base of more than 2 billion people, largely due to its sophisticated algorithm providing content tailored for each user. While TikTok is engaging for users, the app's data collection practices (and their implications) are concerning to say the least.

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The Danger With IoT Devices

Home Network, Personal Data, Hacker

The prominence of IoT devices has revolutionized the way we interact with everyday objects, and the technology is only growing. However, these devices may also be compromising your personal data.

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