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Essential insights from the world of digital security. Analysis, guides, and news from the team behind Protectstar.

The Growing Trend of Taping Webcams: Privacy Protection Lessons from Snowden, Comey, Zuckerberg, and Others

Discover why influential figures such as Edward Snowden, James Comey, and Mark Zuckerberg tape their...

April 20, 2023

Safeguard Your Privacy with Camera Guard™: The Comprehensive Protection for Your Device

The Camera Guard™ app provides robust camera and microphone security, ensuring your privacy remain...

April 20, 2023

How to Disable Hidden Facebook Bloatware on Your Android Smartphone: Protect Your Privacy and Optimize Performance

Bloatware refers to unwanted preinstalled apps that smartphone manufacturers, carriers, or software ...

April 17, 2023

Why is the Firewall AI app no longer available in the Google Play Store? The unexpected suspension of our Firewall AI app

The surprise removal of an app that hundreds of thousands of users have found valuable and secure ra...

April 17, 2023

Making the Most of Firewall AI: Two Tips to Enhance Your Device

The internet has become an indispensable part of our lives. We rely on it for everything from social...

April 12, 2023

Defending Digital Freedom: How a Journalist Used AI-Powered Security Tools to Thwart Surveillance and Protect His Privacy

Ahmed, a journalist in a third-world country, was concerned that he might be under surveillance. He ...

March 29, 2023

Hiding in Plain Sight: How Malware Can Be Concealed Using Steganography in Images?

In cybersecurity, attackers constantly evolve and develop new ways to conceal malicious code within ...

March 09, 2023

How secure is file wiping? An analysis of file recovery chances based on wiping methods and the number of overwrites

Secure file deletion—often referred to as “file wiping”—is essential for protecting data fro...

March 07, 2023

How to Protect Your Android Device from SIM Card Cloning

Have you ever received a call or message that supposedly came from you—even though you never made ...

March 05, 2023

Protectstar's AI-powered protection

Protectstar's AI-powered protection offers a wide range of benefits for users. The Deep Detective™...

March 02, 2023

The Dynamic Duo of Mobile Security: Antivirus AI and Firewall AI

Protect Your Android Device: Why Antivirus AI and Firewall AI Are Must-HavesFeaturing new dual-engin...

March 02, 2023

Why Changing Your DNS Server Can Improve Your Online Security and Browsing Experience

In today’s digitally connected world, surfing the web has become part of our daily routine. Whethe...

March 02, 2023

The Top 10

The articles our readers turn to most often.

1 APK Files: What You Need to Know: Are They Harmful or Illegal?
2 Android System SafetyCore: Hidden Installation and What You Should Know
3 How to Install APK Files on Android: Everything You Need to Know
4 What Does Developer Mode Do on Android? Is It Safe to Have It Enabled?
5 How to Disable Hidden Facebook Bloatware on Your Android Smartphone: Protect Your Privacy and Optimize Performance
6 What are APTs, and how can Antivirus AI help me?
7 Is Your Android Phone Hacked? Here's How to Find Out
8 How to Check If Your Android Smartphone or iPhone Has Been Hacked
9 Properly Deleting Android Apps – From Quick Uninstallation to Securely Removing Stubborn Bloatware
10 Anti Spy by Protectstar™: The World’s First Antispyware App with Dual Certification (AV-TEST & DEKRA)