Privacy - Page 8

April 17, 2026

House punts Trump spy powers extension after conservatives block deal, forcing end-of-month showdown

The FISA Section 702 surveillance program hit a temporary roadblock after House conservatives rejected a long-term extension early Friday morning.

April 17, 2026

5 worrisome privacy clauses hidden in smart home devices

Smart TVs, voice assistants and connected cars collect detailed behavioral data through privacy clauses most users never read. Learn to protect yourself.

April 17, 2026

'CyberGuy' warns of creepy privacy clauses in smart devices

Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson warned of worrying privacy clauses in smart devices in a recent episode of the "Beyond Connected" podcast.

April 16, 2026

Meta employee accused of accessing private images

A former Meta employee is accused of accessing around 30,000 private Facebook photos by allegedly bypassing internal security systems. What to know now.

April 15, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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.