Push Notifications: The silent vector of surveillance in your pocket

By Xabier Durruti — Cyber Intelligence and OSINT specialist. Introduction Each time your phone vibrates or displays a notification, far more is triggered than you might think. An invisible chain of processes begins: TLS connections, unique device identifiers, cloud routing, and most critically, Apple or Google’s ability to harvest behavioral metadata. Most users believe that … Read more

From the Cyber Intelligence Trenches: Why I Use Passwords with at Least 14 Characters and Recommend Proton Pass

As a cyber intelligence analyst, I’ve had access to breaches, leaked databases, and attack vectors that most users can’t even imagine. I’ve seen entire organizations fall due to a single weak password, digital identities shattered in seconds, and time and time again the weakest link is always the same: the password. The False Sense of … Read more

Hash Checker: Privacy.eus introduces its tool to fight AI threats and digital tampering

Privacy.eus proudly presents its new Hash Checker, a digital tool to help individuals protect their files and privacy in the age of artificial intelligence and malware. As content can be manipulated in undetectable ways, checking file integrity has become a must. In today’s AI-powered world, verifying the integrity of a document is no longer optional … Read more

Why you should use an encrypted calendar

In the digital age, privacy and information security are increasingly important. We rely on calendar applications to organize our lives, from work meetings to personal events. However, many calendar platforms store and manage our data without proper encryption, exposing sensitive information to potential leaks or unauthorized access. Below, we explore why it is essential to … Read more

Bilbao city council renounces the use of data from 95,000 WiFi users

The Bilbao City Council has made a decisive move to protect citizens’ privacy: renouncing the use of personal data collected through its municipal WiFi network, which serves approximately 95,000 users. This action follows a warning from the Basque Data Protection Agency (AVPD), which highlighted the significant risks associated with WiFi tracking technology. Risks of WiFi … Read more