Privacy

TECH June 23

Kaspersky security software is banned in America: What you need to know

The Biden administration announced plans to stop the sale of antivirus software from Kaspersky Lab, saying the company's ties with Russia pose a risk to national security.

TECH June 22

Massive data breach exposes over 3 million Americans' personal information to cybercriminals

A debt collection enterprise called Financial Business and Consumer Solutions (FBCS) has been impacted by a massive data breach that affects millions of Americans.

TECH June 8

China's vast cyber trafficking network dupes Americans using fake shops

A Chinese network has scammed over 800,000 international online shoppers by tricking them into giving away credit card information. Here's how to keep yourself safe.

Google May 30

Is Google listening? Check your account history now

Letting Google access your device's microphone can lead to unnecessary privacy concerns down the road — here's how you can control what gets recorded and when.

TECH April 6

What to do when your own number appears to ring your home phone

What happens when your landline rings and the caller ID lists your number? Strange, right? This happened to one of our subscribers, who reached out to ask us about it.

TECH March 27

How to protect your online privacy and security on your next cruise vacation

While it may be incredibly tempting to have a “go with the flow" mindset like the rest of your vacation, your technology definitely should not be compromised while traveling.

TECH March 26

How to escape Facebook’s creepy ad tracking

Although Facebook has denied that our phones listen to us, they do have other ways of finding out what we are talking about, listening to and searching for.

TECH March 25

Would you trade your privacy for a free TV?

Telly, a smart TV firm, is promising to give out their 4K 55-inch TV for free. What must you give in return? The innovative, yet potentially unsettling, answer might shock you.

TECH March 25

How to protect your iPhone calendar from distracting spam invitations

The moment a spam invite hits your calendar, it’s like an uninvited guest at a party. So, what do you do? Show it the door.

TECH February 11

Tech security to-do: Lock down your smart stuff

If your home has an internet connection, you and your family are open targets for cybercriminals. Learn how to protect your home and privacy with tips from tech expert Kim Komando.