By now, we’ve all heard about the huge trove of materials that WikiLeaks is releasing to the world that allegedly documents the hacking efforts of the CIA. Code named Vault 7, these documents outline how the agency performs covert surveillance on everything from iOS and Android smartphones to desktop computers. There’s even information about listening […]
Category: Data Privacy
Beyond Router Security: Safe Public Browsing With a VPN Connection
There’s more to internet security than keeping your router safe. Today we bring you this guest blog post from Le VPN. If you’re considering getting a VPN, we recommend this company. If you’re familiar with RouterCheck, you understand how vulnerable your home router can be. But what about routers in public spaces that offer free Wi-Fi? […]
It’s Time to Demand Accountability of Android Apps’ Permissions
Today is Safer Internet Day, so it’s a good time to think about how we can all be safer while online. When talking about online safety, we typically think of being more secure and having our privacy maintained and respected. We have always been concerned by the design of Android’s Permissions system and its limitations. Unfortunately, the original Permissions design […]
Is Your Home Leaking Live Video?
Ars Technica recently published a great article entitled “Internet of Things” security is hilariously broken and getting worse. It talks about how the security of the Internet of Things is hilariously broken. And how it’s getting worse. I think we’ve heard these themes before… Anyway, the article goes to the real heart of the problem and offers […]
Enter Our Contest!
In support of Data Privacy Day, RouterCheck is sponsoring a contest to increase awareness of the importance of privacy and protecting personal information. The theme of the contest is Home network security is critical to keeping your data private. You may enter our contest as many times as you wish. Winning entries can win the following prizes: […]
Celebrate Data Privacy Day with RouterCheck
In conjunction with the National Cyber Security Alliance, RouterCheck is proud to be a Champion for Data Privacy Day 2016. Data Privacy Day (DPD) is an international effort held annually on January 28 to create awareness about the importance of privacy and protecting personal information. As a DPD Champion, RouterCheck recognizes and supports the principle that […]