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Data broker opt-out steps widows should take in 90 days

May 3, 2026

Data broker opt-out steps widows should take in 90 days

Grief makes widows prime targets for scammers who exploit obituaries and data broker profiles. Here is how to protect your personal information early on.

DIY identity protection vs paid services: What works in 2026

May 2, 2026

DIY identity protection vs paid services: What works in 2026

The Conduent breach, called the largest in U.S. history by Texas AG Ken Paxton, exposed millions of records. Here's how to protect your identity now.

JetBlue lawsuit raises airline pricing questions

May 2, 2026

JetBlue lawsuit raises airline pricing questions

A proposed class action lawsuit claims JetBlue used tracking tools to monitor browsing activity and adjust flight prices without customer consent.

ADT data breach exposes customer information

May 1, 2026

ADT data breach exposes customer information

ADT confirms a new data breach exposing customer names, phone numbers and addresses. The cybercrime group ShinyHunters claims it stole millions of records.

Are insurance apps watching you?

April 30, 2026

Are insurance apps watching you?

Insurance apps promise savings but may access your driving, location and health data. Find out how to control permissions and protect your privacy.

Meta tracks workers to train AI agents

April 30, 2026

Meta tracks workers to train AI agents

Meta is tracking employee mouse clicks, keystrokes and screen habits to train AI models, raising new questions about workplace monitoring and privacy.

Maryland moves to ban surveillance pricing in grocery stores

April 29, 2026

Maryland moves to ban surveillance pricing in grocery stores

Maryland will become the first U.S. state to ban surveillance pricing at grocery stores, with the new law set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

House panel tees up FISA renewal bill vote as Mike Johnson faces revolt from GOP privacy hawks

April 28, 2026

House panel tees up FISA renewal bill vote as Mike Johnson faces revolt from GOP privacy hawks

A three-year Section 702 FISA extension advanced out of the House Rules Committee as conservatives demand tougher privacy guardrails and House GOP leadership struggles to secure their votes.

You could get paid from Google’s Android data lawsuit

April 26, 2026

You could get paid from Google’s Android data lawsuit

A $135 million settlement claims Google's Android system allegedly transferred cellular data in the background without users knowing or consenting.

April 25, 2026

How scammers build a profile on you using data brokers

Your personal information is on data broker sites for anyone to find. Learn how scammers exploit this data and how to remove yourself from these databases.