Our information is being sold every day, and potentially tracked for much more serious reasons than just a few ad sales.
There are steps you can take to protect your privacy online, but when I start reading about changing IP and MAC addresses, encryption, and key-logging software, my head spins. This is why I'm excited about the ICLOAK Stik. It is super easy - you just plug it into your USB port, restart the computer, and you are ready to go online anonymously.
ICLOAK creator and CEO of DigiThinkIT, Eric B. Delisle, is clearly more tech-savvy than I am. After the revelations about the NSA and the Edward Snowden information came out, he wanted to create something that anyone could easily use to protect their online privacy. In a recent interview, Delisle said, "When you reboot the computer [with the ICLOAK plugged in] it turns that system into a completely safe and secure operating system that can not be tracked online."
The ICLOAK Stik will sell for $50 with a PRO version coming in at $100. They are currently running a KickStarter campaign, where you can get an ICLOAK Stik for a $35 pledge. Check out the website and the FAQ section at the bottom of their KickStarter page for more information about how the ICLOAK helps you to protect your privacy online.
*This post is in no way sponsored. I heard about ICLOAK from a friend, thought it was a cool idea, and wanted to write about it.
That is great. I do worry about my internet privacy & security sometimes.
ReplyDeleteTruly didn't know anything about this, but I can't thank you enough for sharing Tracie, as it is scary that we are indeed being tracked and monitored with our online usage. Totally going to check this out now. Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome. Targeted ads freak me out and I hate that people can see everything about me online whenever they want.
ReplyDeleteI think about my privacy but not nearly as much as I probably should. I don't do as much online as most though when it comes to paying.
ReplyDeletelove this and hate the targeted ads. they are just creepy.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a great program. I hate it when I am targeted constantly about the same thing over and over.
ReplyDeleteReally? This sounds pretty cool and would be perfect for using on opened wifi networks...hmmm, thanks
ReplyDeleteI am always worried about my internet security and online privacy. This looks like a great solution to many of the threats out there!
ReplyDeleteHey, that's pretty nice because it's a one-time fee. Does it have updates over time to make sure it keeps up with the latest?
ReplyDeleteI will be honest, it doesn't really bother me much. I can see why this would be helpful though.
ReplyDeleteSounds very interesting and very resourceful to someone like me who's a blogger.
ReplyDeleteThanks for making me aware of how our information can be potentially sold, and or compromised. I think iCloak seems really cool.
ReplyDeleteCall me crazy, I kinda like the targeted ads! I like seeing what I like!
ReplyDeleteWow this is amazing! I have so many friends (and myself included) who worry about this, sharing this with them!
ReplyDeleteThat Kickstarter price is pretty good. I really need to stop putting things like this off.
ReplyDeleteThis is something that I could definitely benefit from. I will be looking into this more.
ReplyDeleteYes! Everytime I see a target ad if freaks me out. Makes me feel like someone is watching my every move online!
ReplyDeleteI always use incognito navigation, and think our antivirus does something like but is so interesting to find a program just for this. I do hate the add wen I use different websites
ReplyDeleteThat's pretty cool. Targets ads used to freak me out, too!
ReplyDeleteI think I need this but just too cheap to pay for it. I hate targeted ads which means that they've been looking at my browsing history. I know Walmart is famous for sending me emails about things they think I'm interested in because I browsed their site.
ReplyDeleteThis is great-- Sometimes the targeted ads freak me out-- then other times it may be a deal that pop that I was looking for. I will have to check this out- thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome
ReplyDeletemy hubby has so my systems on his computer that it is impossible to actually work I am definitely buying this for him as his birthday present
This sounds like a useful service. I don't like those targeted ads either, but I think I've learned to ignore them and don't really notice much anymore.
ReplyDeleteYeah those do freak me out. I need to check out icloak
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like something that would be perfect for all bloggers. We go through so many websites and blogs daily that surely most of us are prone to all sorts of bugs. I will definitely be looking into this further!
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