Privacy - Page 2

March 5

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.

March 4

Scams that aren't illegal (but should be)

Consumer protection experts warn that legal data collection by brokers poses greater privacy threats than traditional scams, with data removal services offering protection solutions.

March 1

Tired of websites blocking your VPN? A dedicated IP fixes that

Frustrated by VPN blocks from banks and streaming sites? Shared IPs trigger suspicion. Learn how dedicated IPs solve login issues and captcha problems.

February 28

Google dropped dark web monitoring: Should you care?

Google's Dark Web Report removal eliminates automated breach scanning for users, though Security Checkup and Password Manager remain available as alternative security tools.

February 25

Think your New Year's privacy reset worked? Think again

Personal data removed from broker sites can reappear weeks later as databases refresh, increasing exposure to scams and identity theft.

February 25

Your phone is now a crime scene in your pocket

Prosecutors increasingly rely on cellphone location data, messages and cryptocurrency trails to reconstruct timelines and link suspects to crimes.

February 23

Spyware can hijack your phone in seconds

ZeroDayRAT spyware compromises iPhone and Android devices to access messages, notifications, location data and live camera feeds through sophisticated surveillance techniques.

February 21

Why a credit freeze isn’t the end of identity theft

Credit freeze after data breach? It won't stop all identity theft. Learn what gaps remain and how fraudsters bypass credit checks to steal your identity.

February 21

OpenAI didn't contact police despite employees flagging mass shooter's concerning chatbot interactions: report

Months before a mass school shooting in British Columbia, OpenAI employees raised an alarm about the shooter's violent chatbot prompts and debated calling police.

February 20

YouTube TV billing scam emails are hitting inboxes

YouTube TV billing scam email tricks users with fake "BILLING FAILED" alerts. Jackie from New York spotted red flags despite not subscribing to the service.