Privacy - Page 7

February 10

When dating apps get hacked, your private life goes public

Bumble and Match say user data was not exposed after hackers tied to ShinyHunters claimed breaches, but the incidents renew concerns about dating app security.

February 7

How to protect a loved one's identity after death

Protect your deceased loved one's identity from scammers with essential steps. Learn how to secure credit files and close gaps criminals exploit.

February 7

AI companions are reshaping teen emotional bonds

Jim Steyer of Common Sense Media is warning that artificial intelligence companion tools "are not safe for kids under 18" as interactions turn personal.

February 6

AI deepfake romance scam steals woman's home and life savings

An AI video scam targeting a woman used deepfake technology to impersonate actor Steve Burton, leading the victim to lose $81,000 and forced her to sell her home.

February 5

Microsoft crosses privacy line few expected

BitLocker encryption keys provided to law enforcement by Microsoft raise concerns about digital privacy as encrypted data becomes accessible to authorities with valid warrants.

February 5

Millions of AI chat messages exposed in app data leak

AI chat app "Chat & Ask AI" reportedly exposed 300 million private messages from 25+ million users, including conversations about suicide and illegal acts.

February 4

How tech is being used in Nancy Guthrie disappearance investigation

Investigators are hoping digital clues may break open the investigation into Savannah Guthrie's missing mother Nancy Guthrie, who disappeared from her Arizona home.

February 3

Musk calls Spanish PM a ‘tyrant’ after Spain announces sweeping social media crackdown

Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez unveiled plans to hold social media executives criminally liable, sparking Elon Musk's profane "tyrant" response on X platform.

February 3

149 million passwords exposed in massive credential leak

Massive password breach exposes 149 million stolen credentials online, including 48 million Gmail accounts. Learn what happened and protect yourself.

February 3

Your phone shares data at night: Here's how to stop it

Your phone secretly transmits tracking data while you sleep at night. Learn key privacy settings to stop overnight data sharing and protect yourself.