Security What AI Chatbots Actually Do With Your Data (And What You're Silently Agreeing To) Someone's therapy session ended up in Google's search index last summer. Not because they were hacked. Not because OpenAI had a breach. Because they clicked a Frank Line Tech 22 Feb 2026 · 6 min read
Security Fortinet's Critical SSO Bypass Vulnerability Fortinet has recently confirmed active exploitation of a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in its FortiCloud Single Sign-On (SSO) service. Despite an earlier patch, attackers are successfully compromising FortiGate firewalls, prompting Frank Line Tech 25 Jan 2026 · 3 min read
Guides How to Set Up an Android Work Profile with Shelter You don't need GrapheneOS to sandbox apps on Android. Shelter uses Android's built-in Work Profile to isolate apps — including the ones from work — from your personal data. Frank Line Tech 22 Jan 2026 · 4 min read
Security Your Zero-Trust Playbook for Browser Extensions That "Verified" badge in the Chrome Web Store? It's meaningless. Your most trusted browser extension, the one with five stars and a million users, could be Frank Line Tech 22 Jan 2026 · 4 min read
Takes How Scammers Weaponize Sextortion Social media platforms are the hunting grounds for sextortionists. The ease of creating fake profiles, the difficulty of getting platforms to act, and the algorithmic amplification of content all contribute Frank Line Tech 8 Dec 2025 · 4 min read
Privacy A Privacy-First Guide to Homebrew on Mac You download an app from the Mac App Store. It's simple. It's safe. And it's seamlessly tied to your Apple ID. But what if Frank Line Tech 21 Nov 2025 · 7 min read
Security Fingerprint vs. PIN: Which Is Best for Your Security? You probably unlock your phone 100 times a day. But have you ever stopped to think about what's really happening when you press your finger to the screen? Frank Line Tech 18 Nov 2025 · 6 min read
Security Why Rebooting Your Phone Is a Key Security Habit When was the last time you turned your phone completely off? Not just locked it, but fully powered it down. We treat our phones like permanent fixtures. But this convenience Frank Line Tech 18 Nov 2025 · 5 min read
Takes What Happened to ExpressVPN? ExpressVPN was acquired by Kape Technologies for $936 million in September 2021. Kape was formerly known as Crossrider — a company that built browser extension infrastructure used to inject ads, redirect Frank Line Tech 11 Nov 2025 · 3 min read
Takes Is Your Smart TV Spying on You? How to Disable ACR and Protect Your Privacy Smart TVs have revolutionized how we consume entertainment, offering instant access to streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube. However, these devices often collect and share detailed data about your Frank Line Tech 5 Jul 2025 · 5 min read
Takes Microsoft Edge’s Scareware Blocker: Cool Feature or Creepy Scanner? Let’s be real—nobody likes those sketchy pop-ups screaming, “Your PC is infected! Call this number now!” They’re the internet’s equivalent of a shady guy in a Frank Line Tech 14 Mar 2025 · 4 min read
Guides The Dangers of SMS Messaging For many, SMS texting is synonymous with convenience. It's a ubiquitous communication channel, readily available on nearly every mobile phone. However, this accessibility comes at a cost. SMS Frank Line Tech 9 Feb 2025 · 6 min read
Privacy A Tech Optimist's Perspective on Embracing Privacy From smart vacuum cleaners sending data to foreign servers to TVs tracking viewing habits, our connected devices have become powerful tools for surveillance. However, the solution isn't abandoning Frank Line Tech 31 Dec 2024 · 7 min read
Privacy A Practical Guide to Using Email for Privacy, Security, and Spam Elimination Most people use one or two email addresses for everything. Here's what that costs you, what the realistic fixes are, and how to build an email setup that doesn't leak data every time you sign up for something. Frank Line Tech 28 Dec 2024 · 5 min read
OSINT The Complete Guide to Google Dorking: Advanced Search Techniques for OSINT Google Dorking, also known as Google Hacking, is a powerful technique that allows users to leverage advanced search operators to uncover hidden information on the internet. Part 1: Google Dorking Frank Line Tech 15 Dec 2024 · 8 min read
Privacy Finding Social Media Accounts with Sherlock Python Script If you're looking for an efficient way to track usernames across social media platforms, the Sherlock Python script is the perfect tool for the job. Whether you' Frank Line Tech 5 Dec 2024 · 6 min read
Privacy Incogni VS Deleteme Both Incogni and Deleteme promise to scrub your personal information from the internet, but which one truly delivers on that promise? Data brokers have made it incredibly easy for anyone Frank Line Tech 28 Jul 2024 · 6 min read
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