Privacy Concepts

Dive deeper into the technical and practical concepts that shape digital privacy and security.

Threat Modeling: Know Your Risks

Learn how to identify what you're protecting, who you're protecting from, and assess realistic threats vs paranoia.

Understanding Encryption

What encryption actually does, types of encryption and when they're used, and why encryption matters for everyone.

How VPNs Really Work

The technical reality vs marketing claims, what VPNs can and cannot protect, and understanding VPN limitations.

Understanding Metadata

What metadata is and why it matters, how it can reveal more than content, and protecting against metadata collection.

Digital Hygiene Principles

Fundamental habits for digital privacy, creating sustainable privacy practices, and building privacy into daily routines.

Social Engineering and Privacy

How social engineering bypasses technical controls, protecting personal information in social contexts.

Understanding Data Breaches

How breaches happen and why they matter, what happens to your data after a breach, and building resilience.

The Psychology of Personalization

How personalized content affects thinking, filter bubbles and echo chambers, maintaining intellectual independence.