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Privacy October 4, 2020

The new trick to know when your phone’s camera or mic is being used

At dinner, I mentioned that I would like to go hiking in Patagonia. I never searched for these trips or anything like it. Yet, an hour later, I started getting ads on my phone about hiking adventures in Patagonia.

Privacy October 3, 2020

6 privacy and security mistakes you’re making on social media

Pop quiz: What percentage of American adults use social media? Think about it and I’ll tell you the answer below.

Computers September 27, 2020

5 answers to common tech questions revealed

A woman called her company’s tech support desk, and the technician asked for her password.

Google September 20, 2020

How to erase your data to remove your life from Google’s grip

I use Google for so many things, from looking things up, handing my email and calendar, video chatting with my team, to peeking in on the Nest cam in my mother's living room

Privacy September 19, 2020

How to delete yourself from people search sites

Face it: What you do online isn’t private. Even if you’re browsing in good ol’ incognito mode, you’re still not anonymous. 

Facebook September 14, 2020

Facebook loses bid to avoid Australian legal action over data mishandling claims

Facebook will not be able to avoid a multimillion-dollar lawsuit from Australia’s Privacy Commissioner over allegations it mishandled the personal information of more than 300,000 Australians after the Federal Court ruled against the social media giant today.

Amazon September 13, 2020

5 Amazon privacy settings to change now

Let's face it: We give big tech companies way more info than we should or ideally prefer to happen. What we do online, what we like, where we go, and what we buy is out for the taking.

Security September 12, 2020

5 scams spreading online that can cost you thousands

We know that scams are rampant, but so many Americans still fall for them. Think you’re immune? Take Google’s scam spotter quiz and see if you can pass it.

Privacy September 10, 2020

Passwords face greater risk of being exposed, report says

Cybercriminals prey on passwords and it’s becoming a thriving business in the cyber underworld.

Hackers August 27, 2020

'Vishing’ emerges as new cyber threat: What is it?

The FBI and Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are getting serious about voice phishing, also known as vishing, a new threat to illegally obtain money.

Privacy August 25, 2020

Privacy mistakes: 9 things you should never do online

We all make silly mistakes. We answer robocalls, click links we should have double-checked first, and open spam email or worse, rogue attachments.