While not completely fool-proof, this interview from Apple CEO Tim Cook does make me feel good about using an iPhone over any other type of mobile device.
How The EU's New GDPR Law Gives People More Power Online
What every browser knows about you
I forget if I've posted this before and I can't be bothered to double check at the moment -- but if I have, it's a good reminder now anyway to protect your privacy online with simple tweaks to your browser and browsing habits. For those working at public wifi spots (like a hotel lobby or a cafe), a VPN is always a good first line of defense but even then sometimes you are left open to insecure networks and protocols. On top of that, phishing and click jacking is still a big problem and your browser basically can help make those situations much worse by essentially giving away your information.
Here's a site that tells you everything your browser reveals about you to the internet.
Privacy Tools is a fantastic website that shows you how to protect your privacy online
How to Get Past Customs Without Giving Up Your Digital Privacy | WIRED →
If customs officials do take your devices, don’t make their intrusion easy. Encrypt your hard drive with tools like BitLocker, TrueCrypt, or Apple’s Filevault, and choose a strong passphrase. On your phone—preferably an iPhone, given Apple’s track record of foiling federal cracking—set a strong PIN and disable Siri from the lockscreen by switching off “Access When Locked” under the Siri menu in Settings.Remember also to turn your devices off before entering customs: Hard drive encryption tools only offer full protection when a computer is fully powered down. If you use TouchID, your iPhone is safest when it’s turned off, too, since it requires a PIN rather than a fingerprint when first booted, resolving any ambiguity about whether border officials can compel you to unlock the device with a finger instead of a PIN—a real concern given that green card holders are required to offer their fingerprints with every border crossing.