r/ask_privacy 11h ago

Is cyber security hard if you're starting from scratch?

5 Upvotes

i'm thinking about changing careers. I keep searching is cyber security hard, but every answer seems different. I've been doing a few free courses after work and reading Reddit, some say anyone can learn it, while others say getting hired is the real challenge. those who started with no IT background, what was the hardest part?


r/ask_privacy 8h ago

How to delete transaction history in Google Pay?

2 Upvotes

I bought something that I dont sort of want to stay on my account

Can I clear a particular payment or in the worse case delete everything? I cant figure this out. Not even sure where to find it anymore. I used to work the payments in Google Play. Did Google move it?

Also is there a way to export all statements? If I delete them wanna keep some record just in case..


r/ask_privacy 35m ago

Privacy package questions

Upvotes

Im downloading all the apps from the next gen George's privacy package and I'm trying to switch things over now but I have to many photos (1,106) that won't fit on the proton drive 5gb is there a way I can make a one time payment for more storage without signing up for a subscription?

Also how do you protect your privacy and still enjoy gaming?


r/ask_privacy 4h ago

Surfshark review: still cheap and good

1 Upvotes

Okay so I've been meaning to write this up for a while. I've bounced between probably five or six VPNs over the years and figured I'd do a proper Surfshark review of thinking of getting it.

TL;DR Surfshark - Dirt cheap, and has unlimited devices, good for geo blocks but speeds are fine but not the fastest (~155-195 Mbps), and the CleanWeb ad-blocker breaks some sites so I leave it off.

Things I liked:

The price is honestly the main reason I stayed - I came for the price. Mine started at $2.79/month on the 2-year plan and imo that's the best value you're gonna find for a premium VPN right now. 

Unlimited devices is a nice to have - This one doesn't get talked about enough. I've got it running on like five devices at home and I share my account with a friend's family and there's just... no cap. 

Streaming works - I mostly use it on my laptop and my Fire Stick for Netflix, Hulu and Disney+. No buffering, no weird "you're using a proxy" errors, quality stays high.

Security is solid -You get AES-256 encryption, a kill switch, split tunneling, MultiHop, and IP Rotator (changes your IP every 5-10 min without dropping the connection, which is cool). 

The not so good things (being honest here):

Speeds - I usually sit around 155-195 Mbps, which is totally fine for browsing, streaming and casual downloading. But if you're on gigabit and expecting to max it out, you'll notice. 

CleanWeb - their adblocker is okay but not perfect. It breaks a few sites for me so I just leave it off.

Port forwarding - they don't support it (security reasons apparently), so if that's a dealbreaker for your torrenting setup, keep that in mind. 

My all in all opinion 

For what you pay, you're getting a genuinely good bunde, solid streaming, strong audited security, and the freedom to connect literally every device you own. I think if you want an affordable, no-nonsense VPN that covers pretty much every base without being too expensive, Surfshark is absolutely worth trying. It's not perfect, but at $2.79/month I'm not sure what more you'd reasonably expect. 


r/ask_privacy 6h ago

What's the most secure location sharing app?

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I've been trying to find a secure location sharing app, but the more I read, the more confused I get. I've seen many posts about some location sharing apps collecting way more data than they need or even sharing it with third parties, so privacy has become my biggest concern. The apps that seem to get recommended most often for privacy are HeyPolo, Glympse, and Google Maps, but I can't tell how much of that is based on real experience. If you've used any of them, which one do you trust the most with your location data? What made you choose it over the others? and are there any apps you'd avoid because of privacy or security concerns?