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Tom’s Guide
Tom’s Guide
Technology
Aleksandar Stevanović

Only Santa should know whether you've been naughty or nice

Father Christmas putting his finger to his lips with a sack of presents over his shoulder.

It's that time of year when wishlists are shared, purchases spike, and everyone's online activity increases. No matter what you get up to online, it's worth remembering that your internet activity isn't as private as you think.

Your internet service provider (ISP) can see every website you visit, and in many countries, it can log and sell that data. Government agencies, advertisers, and third parties can also gain access, especially if you're not using protective tools.

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