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The Privacy Digest newsletters are designed to help our readers feel secure online and empowered to take action in protecting their digital identity. Here’s a sneak peek at what we covered in our latest edition…

On Our Own Behalf: Sunsetting the Ghostery Private Browser

After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to sunset the Ghostery Private Browser. We are deeply grateful to all our users who supported us on this journey and placed their trust in our product. While it’s always tough to retire a product, this change reflects the evolution of the mobile web and our commitment to protecting your privacy more effectively across the platforms you already use. If you have any questions or need assistance, we’re here to help. Please spend a few minutes considering our browser recommendations in the article.

ghostery.com

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Malicious Ads in Search Results Are Driving New Generations of Scams

Malvertising, where malicious code is embedded into digital ads, remains a potent cybercrime tool, fueling scams like malware distribution, phishing, and investment fraud. Scammers use tactics like SEO poisoning to place infected ads in prominent search result spots, deceiving users and exposing them to threats. Despite efforts by companies like Google to combat these dangers, attackers constantly adapt, exploiting legitimate advertising networks. The best way to protect yourself is to use a reliable ad blocker, like Ghostery. By filtering out ads, ad blockers prevent exposure to malicious content, safeguarding your device and personal information from these increasingly sophisticated attacks.

wired.com

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FBI Urges Americans to Use Encryption After Complaining About It for Years

With Chinese hackers potentially lurking in US telecom networks, the FBI—a longtime critic of full end-to-end encryption—tells people to use it on their phones anyway.

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