Privacy Digest 12/22

What is a Private Browser?

Have an in-depth look at what a private browser is, at how it works and tips to help you protect your digital identity and stay safe online.

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Of Course T-Mobile Is Being Shady With Your Web Browsing History

The cell service provider's new product bundles info on what apps you've downloaded with what sites you've visited into a sweet deal for advertisers.

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‘Supercookies’ Have Privacy Experts Sounding the Alarm

A German ad-tech trial features what Vodafone calls “digital tokens.” Should you be worried?

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Fact check: How do I spot a deepfake?

You've probably heard about a deepfake version of Vitaly Klitschko, the mayor of Kyiv calling Franziska Giffey, Berlin's governing mayor. Meanwhile, two Russian comedians admitted to playing a prank on her and other mayors of European capitals: Madrid and Vienna. We're sharing Deutsche Welle's fact-checking guide to deepfakes so you'll be prepared to quickly spot deepfakes when someone tries to play the trick on you.

dw.com

Deepfake Guide

Brave’s search engine lets you customize your results

The Goggles feature remixes Brave’s search ranking system.

theverge.com

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