Tag: Digital Footprint
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23andMe Fined for “Profoundly Damaging” Breach With 7 Million Victims
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Remember That 23andMe Breach? The UK Just Brought the Hammer Down When we last covered 23andMe’s bankruptcy and the dangers of their genetic data retention, the company was already on thin ethical ice, having also leaked the genetic data of nearly 7 million customers according to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. 23andMe…
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How Public Personal Info Helped the Minnesota Shooter Target His Victims
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On June 14, 2025, Minnesota witnessed a harrowing act of political violence when Vance Luther Boelter, a 57-year-old former gubernatorial appointee, fatally shot State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and wounded State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette. Boelter, disguised as a police officer, carried out these attacks at the victims’ homes…
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Social Engineering Threats on LinkedIn
LinkedIn is often seen as a safe, professional space. Its business focus and polished interface make people let their guard down. But for social engineers, that trust is exactly what they exploit. The more confident you are in the platform, the more effective their tactics become. If you’re not sure what social engineering is and…
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How to Delete All Posts on a Facebook Page (2025 Guide)
Managing a Facebook Page involves more than just creating content – it also includes reviewing, editing, and sometimes deleting old posts. Whether you’re cleaning up outdated promotions, removing old branding, or addressing accidental posts, knowing how to delete Facebook Page content is essential. In this guide, we’ll walk through the steps to delete posts directly…
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Localhost Tracking: The New Privacy Battleground That Could Cost Meta Billions
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Researchers have discovered another ethically concerning abuse of user privacy from Meta (parent company of Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Messenger and WhatsApp). The same technology appears to have been used by Russian search paltform Yandex too. Tracking users has been a critical part of Meta’s business model for years (and almost any ad-support platform) – for…
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How to Delete All Your Bumble Matches and Chats
Dating apps like Bumble can accumulate a lot of clutter over time. From old matches and stale conversations to entire histories you’d rather forget, Redact gives you the tools to clean it all up in a few clicks. If you’re ready to reset your Bumble experience or simply clear out old content, this guide shows…
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How to Bulk Delete Gyazo Images and History
Gyazo is a popular tool for capturing and sharing screenshots and GIFs online. But over time, your account can accumulate hundreds or even thousands of image links, albums, and media collections. If you’re looking to clean up your Gyazo history or protect your digital privacy, Redact.dev makes it simple to delete everything in just a…
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How to Mass Delete Your GitHub History
Your GitHub profile might be full of old comments, starred repos, follows, or outdated gists. Whether you’re switching jobs, tightening your privacy, or just decluttering, Redact gives you a fast, reliable way to clean up your GitHub history. Please note: mass deleting your GitHub comments, stars, follows, and gists with Redact requires a Redact Ultimate…
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Threat Detection Theatrics: Aaron Cohen’s AI Surveillance “Tool” and Domestic Spy Machines
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Update – September 2025 Aaron Cohen had another Fox News appearance a few days ago, echoing the same claims – America’s first AI-first threat detection system (excluding the entire existing industry; SocialNet, Flock Safety, Clearview AI, Veritone, Dataminr First Alert etc.). This time, the messaging leveraged the recent Minneapolis School Shooting to try and sell…
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How to Mass Delete Quora Answers and Comments
Quora can be a great place to share knowledge, but over time, your answers and comments may no longer reflect who you are. Whether you are cleaning up old takes, removing sensitive content, or simply ready to move on, Redact makes it easy to delete your Quora activity in bulk. Please note – mass deleting…