YouTube has become an increasingly risky place to rely on for political information, not because all content on the platform is false, but because it now hosts a growing volume of impersonation, manipulated media, and AI-generated content that can b...

Most of us aren't aware how much data our phones are constantly collecting, especially location data. Without proper settings in place, that information reveals our routines, who we hang out with, our values, and what's happening in our li...

Your phone constantly sends and receives signals unless you tell it not to. Reducing location tracking is about limiting signals you don’t actually need all the time. You are not “hiding.” You are choosing when your phone should talk, and when it sh...

Your Facebook feed is more than just posts. It's a digital scrapbook of your life. But with disappearing stories, low-quality downloads, and Meta quietly using your photos to profile you, your memories aren't always as safe or as private as they see...

Summary: Discover the top 5 new iPhone privacy features in iOS 26 — including call screening, Safari protections, and on-device AI. Learn how to enable them in under 5 minutes. Your Privacy Settings Just Got An Upgrade: Stop Spam and Scams Whoo hoo!...

A PrivacyMatters2u Report: Russian and Chinese Tactics for Weaponizing Social Media Against Americans Digital warfare isn’t coming — it’s already here.  Russian and Chinese government-backed operations are exploiting social media to manipulate Ameri...

It's scary out there, folks. We are stalked across the digital world, profiled, and sold to the highest bidder Without our knowledge or consent, companies slurp up huge amounts of data based on our online behavior, what we search for, products ...

Biometric Surveillance: How Social Media Turns Your Photos into a Faceprint that Follows You Forever A single photo you post online can become part of a much larger surveillance network that follows you the rest of your life.  Meta, TikTok, SnapChat...

Summary: A fake Apple antivirus ad on Facebook locked my mom’s iPad and nearly tricked her into giving up her credit card info. Here's how it happened, three steps to take if you see a Facebook scam, and why I'm finally leaving Facebook an...

Summary: PrivacyMatters2u is switching from Constant Contact to privacy-first platforms. Here's how you can stop email tracking, block hidden pixels, and protect your inbox from data surveillance. Practical, non-technical tips to reclaim your email ...

Summary: If you're not careful, Instagram’s new Map feature will share your real-time location every time you open the app. While you can determine who you want to see your location, it still leaves you vulnerable stalkers, scammers, and other ...

Part III of the “LinkedIn Privacy Series” from PrivacyMatters2u & SummerSnow Publications Summary: When LinkedIn first came on the scene, like so many others, I jumped on and created a profile; and, like many others, I rarely if ever used or eve...

Part II of the “LinkedIn Privacy Series” from PrivacyMatters2u & SummerSnow Publications Summary: Want to stay safe on LinkedIn? Learn how to protect your profile, stop data tracking, and avoid scams with these 5 essential LinkedIn privacy tips....

Part I of the “LinkedIn Privacy Series” from PrivacyMatters2u & SummerSnow Publications Part II: How to Stay Safe on LinkedIn - 5 Critical Privacy Settings You Need Now Part III: Not Comfortable With the Data Risks? Here’s How to Delete LinkedIn...

If anyone has ever taken your photo, you're at risk.  Meta is quietly testing a new “cloud processing” feature that asks users to let its AI scan every photo on their phone whether it’s been shared to Facebook or not. Meta wants its AI to analyze t...