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17 iPhone privacy moves that make government tracking much harder

From encrypted messaging to location controls, here’s how to protect your iPhone data ...

7 apps I use to lock down, encrypt, and store my private files - and most are free

7 apps I use to lock down, encrypt, and store my private files - and most are free ...
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FBI warns users to encrypt text messages for cybersecurity. Here's how to do it

The FBI is warning phone users to encrypt their text messages, especially if you send messages between Apple and Android users. The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) ...
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RCS On iPhone Will Finally Get End-To-End Encryption

Apple brought RCS support to the iPhone's Messages app with the iOS 18 update last September, effectively putting an end to the bubble wars. The green bubbles did not disappear from the iPhone all of ...
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How I Encrypt My Files Before Uploading to the Cloud (and Why I Bother)

I encrypt my files before uploading them to the cloud. The reason is that cloud services promise security, but they're not impenetrable. After seeing several high-profile breaches, I developed my ...
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These Are the Privacy and Security Settings to Change on Your iPhone

Privacy is personal, so you shouldn’t treat the settings I listed here as a checklist. Treat them as suggestions. Your tolerance for data collection and the ...
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Why Apple Collects Location Data from Your iPhone

At this point, unless you’ve been living under a digital rock, everyone knows that Apple is collecting data from your iPhone. But why are they doing it? (More: How to Encrypt Your iPhone’s Location ...