A popular social network X, formerly known as Twitter, began to go dark in Brazil on the 30th of August 2024. After the decision of the nation’s Supreme Court, the social media platform is to be blocked because of failing to comply with the local laws and regulations aimed at controlling the principles of security, justice, and democracy. According to Alexandro de Moraes, Brazil's Supreme Court Justice, X was banned for its refusal to suspend multiple accounts accused of spreading misinformation and hate speech. In addition to the ban, Moraes added that anyone attempting to access the platform despite the ban risks being fined nearly $9,000 a day. Needless to say, Elon Musk, X owner, didn’t keep silent… and the hell broke loose! In this article, we’ll quickly review all the facts currently known about this controversy and share with you how you can still have access to your X profile without risking anything.

To say that social media is a big deal would be an understatement — 4.6 billion people use it globally, which is more than a half of the world! But what about the other half? Well, some may not like it, while others…can’t use it at all. The reason? Social media bans imposed by governments. So, what countries limit social media use and why do they do it in the first place? Read along to find out.

Is the ability to retain your privacy just a myth? 5/9/14 countries monitor their citizens online and share personal data with their partners. All for the greater good, they say. But what these alliances actually are and how do their work affect you? Is it possible to escape from ever-reaching surveillance? Read along to find out. 

If you feel like you’re being watched carrying your iPhone you’re probably right. Multiple apps, including the native ones, have access to your geolocation, meaning you can be tracked by dozens of different parties. And the worst part? There is no guarantee that all of them are peaceful and have no malicious intentions. That’s why your desire to switch off location on iPhone for privacy, security, and data protection reasons is understandable. Luckily, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve prepared comprehensive instructions on how to turn off location on your iPhone with different approaches, depending on how seriously you want to preserve your anonymity.

Most likely, you’re using several gadgets, multiple social media platforms, and other digital services (including AI-based ones) that make our lives easier and more exciting. But at some point, you may realize that all those goodies have a shady side – they may actually help authorities collect information about you or even spy on you directly. And here comes the question – is the government watching you, really? If you’re here for a short answer, then yes, the government is watching you. But the question is, how much can they learn? Keep reading to find out.

There are more and more talks that governmental agencies are watching the population in many different ways. Methods of doing it are many, checking your internet activities is one of them. With the global expansion of the internet and the availability of communication devices, it has become quite simple. There exist automated means to process people’s personal information. It is...