Practical Internet Privacy: Resources

Companion to Practical Internet Privacy, presented by Tressa Johnson

4/30/2020 Bainbridge Island Senior/Community Center https://youtu.be/lE7782DaC5A

Passwords

• Fowler, Bree. “1Password Is the Best Password Manager in Consumer Reports’ New Ratings.” Consumer Reports. 17 March 2020. https://www.consumerreports.org/password-managers/best-password-managers-review-digital-security-privacy-ease-of-use/
• Test your passphrase: https://howsecureismypassword.net

Internet Traffic

• John, Allen. “How to Control Web Cookies and Boost Online Privacy.” Consumer Reports. 4 December 2017. https://www.consumerreports.org/privacy/how-to-control-web-cookies-and-boost-online-privacy/.
• DuckDuckGo (search engine): https://duckduckgo.com/
• Chaikivsky, Andrew. “Want to Protect Against Websites That Spy On You? Get an Adblocker.” Consumer Reports. 15 February 2018. https://www.consumerreports.org/digital-security/to-protect-against-websites-that-spy-on-you-get-an-adblocker/
• “The dos and don’ts of using public wi-fi.” Norton. Accessed 27 April 2020. https://us.norton.com/internetsecurity-wifi-the-dos-and-donts-of-using-public-wi-fi.html.
• Fowler, Bree. “Choosing a VPN for Added Internet Security.” Consumer Reports. 23 March 2020. https://www.consumerreports.org/vpn-services/choosing-a-vpn-for-added-internet-security/

Listening/Recording

• Willcox, James K. “How to Turn Off Smart TV Snooping Features.” Consumer Reports. 27 January 2020. https://www.consumerreports.org/privacy/how-to-turn-off-smart-tv-snooping-features/.
• Germain, Thomas. “30-Second Privacy Fixes: Simple Ways to Protect Your Data.” Consumer Reports. 31 March 2020. https://www.consumerreports.org/privacy/30-second-privacy-fixes/.
• Germain, Thomas and Wroclawski, Daniel. “Do Tech Companies Watch Your Home Security Footage?” Consumer Reports. 22 October 2019. https://www.consumerreports.org/home-security-cameras/do-tech-companies-watch-your-home-security-camera-footage/.

Tracking

• Fowler, Bree. “How to Turn Off Location Services on Your Smartphone.” Consumer Reports. 24 January 2018. https://www.consumerreports.org/privacy/how-to-turn-off-location-services-on-your-smartphone/.
• Kwet, Michael. “In Stores, Secret Surveillance Tracks Your Every Move.” New York Times. Accessed 27 April 2020. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/06/14/opinion/bluetooth-wireless-tracking-privacy.html.

Trust but Verify

• Fowler, Bree. “How to Avoid Coronavirus Phishing Scams.” Consumer Reports. 13 March 2020. https://www.consumerreports.org/phishing-vishing/how-to-avoid-coronavirus-phishing-scams/