Protecting your privacy

Your phone's location data is being tracked and sold without your consent. Find out how to protect your privacy from law enforcement, private investigators, and data brokers.

New AI-powered Gmail scams are tricking even security experts with realistic calls and spoofed emails. Learn the red flags and steps to protect your account. 

Many VPNs don't deliver on what they promise. Our tests show which VPNs offer the best combination of privacy, speed, features, and proven trustworthiness.

Learn how NordVPN is preparing for the quantum computing era with post-quantum cryptography and discover why this matters for your online security now.

The FTC's new report reveals how social media giants collect data, share it with third parties, and create detailed profiles for their own and others' use.

National Public Data (NPD) leaked hundreds of millions of SSNs, dates of birth, phone numbers, and more. Here's how to find out if you are a victim.

Even the newest phones are vulnerable to SMS Blaster scams that are extremely difficult to detect. But changing these settings will keep you protected.

Google's latest cybersecurity move: Free Dark Web scans for everyone. Discover how to use this new tool to find out if your personal info is at risk online.

Using public WiFi is like having a conversation in a public place: others can overhear you. Protect your privacy with these five key security tactics.

Here are 5 preventative measures you can take to reduce the number of unwanted texts you receive and avoid letting spammers know your number is real.

A pop-up claims you have a virus and need to call tech support. Or maybe you're just getting annoying pop-up ads. Has your phone been hacked? Here's how to tell.

How to remove malware on your Android phone and, if you are not sure if you have a virus, how to identify whether your phone has been infected.

You usually have to turn off Find My for iPhone repairs, cutting you off from tracking your device. iOS 17.5's new 'Repair Mode' will change that.

Upgrade your online shopping security with Google's virtual cards for Chrome and Android apps. See how they protect your real card information.

Naughty photos can lead to lasting consequences. Instagram helps teens avoid mistakes with warnings, blurs, and support when things go wrong.

 LG just released security patches for several of its smart TV models, and the risks are huge if they are left unpatched. Here's what's at stake.

 Default encryption is here – find out the benefits and limitations. Plus, learn how Secure Storage works to keep your conversations secure and accessible.

Spam calls waste nearly 8 hours of your time each year – a full work day. Learn the real cost of phone scams and expert tips to protect yourself from fraud.

Want to stand out on LinkedIn? Verify your identity, education, and work experience on your profile to build trust and improve search rankings.

X's new calling feature could expose your location and conversations. Learn the risks and how to safeguard your privacy with these simple steps.

Google introduces real-time Safe Browsing for Chrome. Learn how it works, its limitations, and how to maximize your online safety.

As RFID systems proliferate, so do products claiming to protect against RFID theft. How significant is the risk of RFID credit card crime? We investigated.

I performed a complete analysis of every Facebook privacy setting. Get my recommendations for the changes you should make to protect your privacy.

These steps will help you delete a Facebook account, even if you can't log in or access the old email address or phone number associated with it.

For those chats you want to keep private, learn how to enable Instagram's Vanish Mode to make the text, photos, and videos you share disappear when you're done.

Reactivate your Facebook account with ease! Follow our simple guide to quickly reconnect with friends and update key settings for a secure, hassle-free return.

Tired of Facebook? Here are the simple steps to permanently delete your Facebook account and all of your history or temporarily deactivate it.

Safeguard your Facebook memories. Our guide shows how to make a backup copy of all of your Facebook data, including posts, messages, photos, and videos.

Even if you're not a 23andMe customer, the leak of mother's maiden names in 6.9 million family trees could compromise security questions for anyone.

Haven't tried My AI, Snapchat's ChatGPT-powered bot? We take you through the first personalization steps and integrating it the right way into your chats.

Hiding your Friends list on Facebook makes sense, both to protect your privacy, as well as prevent account cloning that could put your friends at risk.

Meta's new privacy feature in Threads now enables users to prevent their posts from being "suggested" in other people's feeds on Facebook and Instagram.

Discover how the Google One Dark Web Monitoring tool empowers you to scan the dark web for your personal info and keeps you informed if your data is leaked.

Permission Slip by Consumer Reports offers you an incredibly quick-and-easy way to tell companies to stop selling your data and delete your account.

Not sure if an email is real or spoofed? Here's how to access your email header information and which fields clearly show that an email is not what it is purporting to be.

While using Snap Map is a fun way to stay connected, it has inherent privacy risks, leaking data about your movements that you may not be aware of.

With spam text messages on the rise, Verizon has rolled out a free new tool to block spam texts. Here's what you should know before activating it.

The FBI is warning people about a new scam that hooks individuals with the lure of testing smartphone apps. Here's how to spot and avoid this new scam.

Notes give you a short-form, casual way to share status updates in short posts with a limited audience. Find out how you can use it to express yourself.

How to tell if your Facebook account had been hacked, how to kick a hacker out of your account and how to secure your account against future hacking.

Twitter Circles are an effective way to share content privately with a group of people. Here's our step-by-step guide to setting them up and using them.

If you used Facebook between May 24, 2007, and December 22, 2022, you can submit a claim for your portion of the $725 million settlement. Here's how.

Two-factor authentication (2FA) prevents hackers from gaining access to your accounts even if they have your password. Here are the best practices for using 2FA.

If you have an old iPad or iPhone, you should update now to prevent hackers from running malware, changing your privacy settings, and more.

All major cellular providers have programs to monitor your mobile activities to serve more targeted ads. Here's how to opt out of sharing your data.

Marketers can manipulate you into spending too much money and even giving away your personal information if you don't watch out for these tricks.

Preventing hackers from accessing your webcam is easier than you think. Here are 9 things you can do right now to stop hackers in their tracks.

Scammers posing as buyers are tricking Facebook Marketplace sellers into sending cash through Zelle and other payment apps. Here's how to spot the scam.

How to prevent your email from getting hacked and the 8 steps to take if you're hacked to get everything back in order and keep hackers out for good.