MaskMe Tag Archive
How to use 23andMe without violating your genetic privacy
This article was originally published on VentureBeat. If you’re like me, the idea of knowing what’s in your genetic profile is both fascinating and scary. Everything from your ancestry to your likelihood of getting Alzheimer’s to how quickly your body processes caffeine is in your genes, just waiting to be uncovered. And the company 23andMe […]
How secure is my password: the ultimate litmus test
Here at Abine, keeping your personal privacy protected is our utmost goal, which is we we post often about password security and what you can do to create secure passwords. Sometimes you’re limited either by number of characters or by types of characters that you can use. Creating secure passwords within a restricted password field […]
Password generator magic: don’t take on a difficult job alone
There are three important overarching principles about passwords: keep them strong, accessible, and memorable. Password generators let you create strong passwords that can secure your logins and create stronger passwords that ensure that your accounts will be safer from hackers and other external threats. While many free password generators are available online, they lack the […]
Acxiom’s letting you see the data they have about you (kind of)
Today, data broker giant Acxiom is letting you see the data the company selling on you. Well, at least some of it. Acxiom has been selling your data for 44 years. The company has detailed dossiers on 96% of Americans with an average of 1500 data points in each, covering things from your estimated net […]
