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The Guide to Secure Data Erasure: iShredder™ and the 4-Cycles Protectstar ASDA Erasure Method
As our lives become increasingly connected, so does our data's risk. Your sensitive information, per...
July 10, 2023
Protectstar Blog
Knowledge protects.
Essential insights from the world of digital security. Analysis, guides, and news from the team behind Protectstar.
The fateful sale of a hard disk
In 2023, Thomas K. was a respected senior data scientist at a European fintech company. He handled s...
May 08, 2023
iShredder™: Military-Grade Data Shredding for Ultimate Privacy and Security
In a world where data breaches and identity theft are increasingly common, ensuring that your person...
May 02, 2023
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