Wasted vs PF Shield: Android Panic-Wipe Apps Compared
Why device-admin wipe apps like Wasted and Sentry can be stopped with safe mode, why their timers aren't guaranteed, and how PF Shield differs.
Read article →PRIVACY FIRST BLOG
Privacy, security and secure technology.
Guides and articles covering privacy-focused mobile technology, cybersecurity and digital tools.
How to Check Your Phone for Spyware, and How to Stop It Getting On
What Pegasus-style spyware and stalkerware can do, how they get onto a phone, how to check yours with MVT, and the settings that make you a harder target.
Read article →Pixel 9 eSIM Not Working? How to Fix eUICC, EID and ICCID Errors
A known Pixel eSIM fault that Google usually fixes with a motherboard swap, and a step-by-step guide to fixing it yourself.
Read article →New: PF Secured 10a, a Pixel 10a with GrapheneOS
Introducing the PF Secured 10a: a Pixel 10a flashed with GrapheneOS and our custom Security Protocol.
Read article →LineageOS vs GrapheneOS: Which De-Googled Android Should You Choose?
How they compare on security, device support and updates, and how our custom Security Protocol goes further than either on its own.
Read article →Buy a GrapheneOS Phone or Install It Yourself?
An honest comparison of cost, effort and what you get, whichever way you choose.
Read article →How to Buy a GrapheneOS Phone with Bitcoin or USDT
Which coin and network to choose, what to check before you send, and the mistakes that delay an order.
Read article →USDT on Tron vs Ethereum: Which Network Should You Pay With?
The same stablecoin on two networks: how they differ in fees and speed, and how to tell them apart.
Read article →Switching from iPhone to GrapheneOS: What to Expect
What changes, what stays the same, and how to move your photos, contacts and chats across.
Read article →Banking Apps on GrapheneOS in Australia
Why most banking apps work on GrapheneOS, why some don't, and how to check yours before you switch.
Read article →Which Pixel Is Best for GrapheneOS?
Why GrapheneOS only runs on Pixels, and how to choose one that stays secure for years.
Read article →Buying a GrapheneOS Phone in Australia: What to Check
A buyer's checklist: genuine GrapheneOS, updates, support, delivery and the red flags to avoid.
Read article →AFU vs BFU: Why Restarting Your Phone Protects Your Data
What Before First Unlock and After First Unlock mean, why forensic tools target phones in AFU, and how automatic reboot protects you.
Read article →SIM Swap Scams in Australia: How to Protect Yourself
How SIM swap and number porting scams work, the warning signs, what to do if it happens, and how to stop your phone number being used against you.
Read article →GrapheneOS vs iPhone: Which Is More Private?
An honest comparison of GrapheneOS and the iPhone for privacy and security, and who each one suits.
Read article →Phone Privacy Checklist: 15 Steps to a More Private Phone
A practical checklist to make any iPhone or Android more private, from your lock screen to your phone number.
Read article →Are SIM Cards Encrypted? Encrypted SIM vs Private eSIM
How SIM and eSIM encryption really works, what an encrypted SIM can and can't protect, and why a private eSIM with no ID or phone number matters more.
Read article →The History of GrapheneOS
How GrapheneOS evolved from an Android hardening project into an independent privacy and security-focused mobile operating system.
Read article →What Is an Ultrasonic Microphone Jammer, and How Does It Work?
How this technology stops nearby microphones recording a usable conversation without making any sound you can hear, and what it can't do.
Read article →Physical vs Software Removal of Camera and Microphone Functions
Two ways to stop a camera or mic being used against you: permanently removing the hardware, or disabling it in software. What each one costs you, and which we use.
Read article →Cybersecurity – 6 Important Points
Six practical areas that matter when protecting personal and business data, from human error to mobile device security.
Read article →Mullvad vs. NordVPN
A comparison of Mullvad and NordVPN across privacy, usability, performance, transparency, pricing and streaming.
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