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March 17, 2026

Do you know the true cost of identity theft?

Identity theft linked to major data broker breaches has cost Americans more than $20 billion over the past decade, according to a U.S. Senate report.

March 17, 2026

Data brokers accused of hiding opt-out pages from Google

A Senate investigation revealed major data brokers allegedly hid opt-out pages from search engines, making it harder for consumers to stop data sales.

March 17, 2026

Minnesota bill would ban warrants allowing police to collect data from devices near a crime scene

Minnesota lawmakers proposed a bill to ban reverse location warrants allowing police to collect cellphone data near crime scenes, which they say violates the Fourth Amendment.

March 16, 2026

The email trick that reveals your hidden online accounts

Searching your email inbox for old sign-up messages or account updates can reveal forgotten online accounts and help reduce your digital footprint.

March 15, 2026

CarGurus breach linked to ShinyHunters exposes 12.4M records

CarGurus users face a security risk after the ShinyHunters hacking group allegedly leaked 12.4 million records containing names, addresses and finance data.

March 15, 2026

Smart glasses detector app warns if you're being recorded

New Android app detects nearby smart glasses that could be secretly recording you. Nearby Glasses scans Bluetooth to alert users of potential cameras.

March 11, 2026

1 billion identity records exposed in ID verification data leak

An IDMerit data breach allegedly exposed over 203 million U.S. records containing personal details for identity verification, researchers reported.

March 8, 2026

Why widows and divorced women are targets for retirement scams

Scammers allegedly target widows and divorced women using obituaries and public records to craft convincing financial scams during vulnerable transitions.

March 7, 2026

Be aware of extortion scam emails claiming your data is stolen

bitcoin extortion emails claiming hackers stole your information are hitting thousands of inboxes daily, and experts are warning users of the signs.

March 5, 2026

You could be sharing your Social Security number when you don't need to

Learn when you can refuse to give your Social Security number and protect from identity theft. Not every SSN request is mandatory – know your rights.