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Security September 8

How to protect your privacy at hotels

Hotel privacy concerns are valid but rare, with methods to detect hidden tech using smartphone flashlights, mirror tests and scanning apps.

Wifi September 8

Get faster Wi-Fi with these simple home fixes

Improve your Wi-Fi speed and reliability with 10 simple router optimization tips that don't require special apps or expensive subscriptions.

White House September 8

LAPD ends Kamala Harris security after union backlash over elite officer use: report

President Donald Trump revoked former Vice President Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection in August, prompting LAPD's Metropolitan Division to step in, according to a new report.

Cybercrime September 6

Columbia University data breach hits 870,000 people

A Columbia University breach exposed names, Social Security numbers and academic records of nearly 869,000 people, with notifications beginning in August.

Medical Tech September 6

Delivery giant's data breach exposes 40,000 personal records

OnTrac data breach between April 13-15, 2025, exposed personal information of over 40,000 people including Social Security numbers and medical records.

Privacy September 5

Notorious people search site returns after massive breach

The notorious people search site National Public Data relaunches despite a previous breach affecting 3 billion individuals, raising fresh privacy concerns.

White House September 4

Severe Secret Service sniper shortage leaves US leaders vulnerable, watchdog warns

The Secret Service counter sniper team is 73% understaffed, according to a new Department of Homeland Security report, potentially jeopardizing the protection of senior leaders.

Wifi September 4

Don't use your home Wi-Fi before fixing certain security risks

Protect your home network by enabling proper encryption, creating strong passwords, checking connected devices and using VPN and antivirus software.

Cybercrime September 3

Moving exposes your personal data to scammers

Moving and downsizing expose seniors to identity theft and scams as data brokers collect real estate records and personal information to sell to criminals.

Cybercrime August 31

TransUnion becomes latest victim in major wave of Salesforce-linked cyberattacks, 4.4M Americans affected

TransUnion confirms a major data breach affecting 4.4 million U.S. consumers after hackers exploited third-party Salesforce apps to steal personal info.

Cybercrime August 29

Hackers found a way to turn off Windows Defender remotely

Cybercriminals abuse trusted Intel driver to gain kernel access and shut down Windows Defender, enabling undetected malware deployment since July 2025.