Do Smartphones Secretly Listen To Conversations

Do smartphones secretly listen to conversations to serve targeted ads. While phones have microphones always on for virtual assistants, eavesdropping for advertising isn't the most likely culprit. Instead, vast amounts of data, such as search history, app usage, and sensor data, help companies predict user interests.

Scam Online Awareness Training

By completing this Scam Online Awareness Training session from 'Friends Against Scams who are a National Trading Standards Scams Team initiative', you can learn about the different types of scams and how to spot and support a victim.

How To Stop Website Link Redirections

 To stop redirecting links, you can follow these steps on different browsers:

Donald Trump's administration could use spyware technology on journalists and more to hack American citizens

Journalist Ronan Farrow warned "The View" co-hosts on Wednesday that President-elect Donald Trump's administration could use spyware technology on journalists and more to hack American citizens.

   

 Check out Wired's guide to protecting yourself from government surveillance. https://www.wired.com/story/the-wired-guide-to-protecting-yourself-from-government-surveillance/

Who IS Attacking Who On The Internet

Origin Location graph shows where attacks targeting the selected location are coming from and the Target Location graph shows the target locations of attacks coming from the selected location

Free Browser Games From Google

If you're in the mood for some nostalgia or a fun challenge, consider diving into some classic browser games offered by Google. For example, you can engage in these:

How to Modify Alexa to Only Respond to Your Voice

Ever wondered if Alexa could be trained to respond only to your voice? While it's not entirely possible, there are workarounds. You can create a voice profile, pick a unique wake word, and even set up a PIN for added security. It's all about making your smart assistant as exclusive as possible. 

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UK National Databank Providing Free Mobile Data Texts And Calls To People In Need

The National Databank provides free mobile data, texts and calls to people in need via Good Things Foundation’s network of local community partners. Think of it like a ‘food bank’ but for internet connectivity data. Community organisations can apply to access the databank, enabling them to provide data to people in their communities who need it, in the United Kingdom.

Some Of The Best Free PC Games In 2023

There are many great free PC games available in 2023. Some popular options include: 

• Fortnite, which combines third-person shooting, resource gathering, and building to create a highly addicting multiplayer experience¹. 
• League of Legends, a MOBA game developed by Riot Games¹. 

You can also find many free games on Steam, such as:

Deep Search Engines to Explore the Invisible Web

Did you know that most of the web is hidden from the regular search engines like Google or Bing? This part of the web is called the invisible web or the deep web, and it contains a lot of information that you might be interested in. For example, you can find academic databases, government records, social media profiles, and more. But how do you access the invisible web?