Privacy - Page 15

January 13, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Red state sues insurer for using customer data to build ‘world’s largest driving behavior database'

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Allstate insurance company for allegedly illegally collecting, using and selling the driving behavior data of over 45 million Americans.

January 12, 2025

PowerSchool data breach exposes millions of student and teacher records

PowerSchool, which serves over 60 million students and teachers globally, has become the latest target of cybercriminals. Millions of records were stolen.

January 9, 2025

This fake app clone will steal everything you type on your Android

Security researchers have found a fake app pretending to be a version of the messaging app Telegram, and hackers are using the app to spread malware.

January 5, 2025

Malicious apps posing as VPNs can turn your device into a tool for cyberattacks

Not all apps out there offer legit virtual private networks, according to Kurt the CyberGuy. He explains how to keep your information safe.

January 3, 2025

Are data brokers endangering your retirement security?

Keep your retirement plan safe from data brokers selling your personal information. Kurt the CyberGuy explains how to protect yourself and your retirement.

December 29, 2024

Are your smart home cameras spying on you? Study reveals shocking data grabs

A new study says outdoor security camera apps are among the biggest collectors of user data, including phone numbers, payment details and precise location.

December 28, 2024

Stuck behind a VPN wall? Let’s find a way around it

A virtual private network (VPN) allows computer and smartphone users to mask an IP and create a secure, encrypted connection between a device and the internet.

December 28, 2024

Android 15's new Private Space feature puts an end to app snooping

Android 15's latest feature, Private Space, is like a private vault helping to keep your personal or sensitive apps away from prying eyes.

December 26, 2024

Got new electronics for the holidays? Here's what to do first

Kurt the CyberGuy walks through steps he recommends immediately taking after getting new electronics — like phones or TVs — as gifts this holiday season.

December 22, 2024

Top 5 mistakes that could expose your financial data to cybercriminals

There are common habits and oversights that could leave your financial information vulnerable to cybercriminals, according to Kurt the CyberGuy.