Privacy - Page 3

April 15

Nick Shirley warns California bill could punish people trying to expose government fraud

A proposed California bill aims to protect immigration support providers, but critics claim it could shield fraudsters from citizen investigations.

April 14

Why your home Wi-Fi needs more than just a strong password

A strong Wi-Fi password is not enough to keep your online activity private. Learn why a VPN is essential to encrypt your connection and block ISP tracking.

April 11

Remove your personal info from the web; stop it from coming back

Struggling to remove personal information from data broker and people search sites? Here's a complete guide to taking back control of your online privacy.

April 9

FBI warns about foreign apps and your data

The FBI issued an alert warning that some foreign-developed apps may collect and store user data overseas, raising privacy and security concerns.

April 8

Apple Pay text scam almost cost her $15,000

A woman almost lost $15,000 after a fake Apple Pay text led her to call a scammer posing as law enforcement. Learn the warning signs of this growing scam.

April 5

Android flaw lets hackers unlock phones in under a minute

Researchers say a serious Android vulnerability affecting certain MediaTek processors could let attackers bypass your lock screen and steal data.

April 4

How to opt out of AI data collection in popular apps

Most AI platforms use your conversations to train their systems by default. Learn how to turn off data collection on ChatGPT, Google, Alexa and Siri.

April 2

FBI warns some foreign apps could collect Americans’ data — even if you never download them

The FBI warns that foreign-developed apps, particularly those tied to China, may collect personal data even if someone never download the apps themselves.

April 2

US targets Chinese robots over security fears

Senators Cotton and Schumer introduced the American Security Robotics Act to ban federal agencies from using robots tied to foreign adversaries like China.

March 27

5 simple tech tips to take back control of your social media

Social media apps track users' clicks, contacts and location. These five privacy tips can help limit data collection on iPhone and Android.