TSA PreCheck vs. Clear: What’s better for price and privacy?

Here’s how ClearPlus and TSA PreCheck stack up for price, privacy and saving time at the airport.

By Tatum HunterNovember 27, 2024
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You’re overexposed online. This service fixes 223 privacy settings for you.

There’s a simple and effective new way to deep clean your privacy and security on Facebook, Google, X and more, from a startup called Block Party.

By Geoffrey A. FowlerNovember 3, 2024

TikTok privacy settings to change now

The social media app is all about your personal data, likes and habits. Here’s how to limit what it gathers.

By Heather Kelly and Tatum HunterOctober 8, 2024

Say g**dby# to annoying password rules

Many websites require password habits that actually don’t keep you safer. Neither special characters nor frequent password resets really help security.

By Tatum HunterSeptember 27, 2024

LinkedIn is training AI on you — unless you opt out with this setting

The professional network now by default grants itself permission to use anything you post to train its artificial intelligence

By Chris VelazcoSeptember 23, 2024

Got a Change Healthcare letter about a data breach? Here’s what to do.

Nervous about that Change Healthcare data breach letter that came in the mail? Take these steps if you’re worried you’ve been affected by a data breach.

By Tatum HunterSeptember 5, 2024

Data broker suggests fraud alerts after Social Security number breach

Stolen data from a background check company may expose millions of Social Security numbers, a lawsuit claims. Here’s how to protect yourself.

By Tatum Hunter and Joseph MennAugust 16, 2024

Can my spouse or partner see whom I voted for?

The upcoming election is raising questions about privacy in the internet era.

By Tatum HunterAugust 12, 2024

How to scrub nude deepfakes from Google search

Google updated its tool for taking down AI-generated explicit images.

By Tatum HunterAugust 7, 2024

Venmo privacy settings to change now

If you pay for things using Venmo, you might be shocked at the information you’re sharing publicly.

By Heather KellyJuly 18, 2024

The unprecedented health-care hack that may affect you

In February, a massive cyberattack nearly brought down the entire U.S. health system. Doctors are still reeling, and many patients don’t even know their data has been exposed. Today, Dan Diamond traces what went wrong and the new scrutiny in Congress.

By Elana Gordon, Lucy Perkins, Sean Carter and Stephen SmithMay 2, 2024

Dating apps are collecting more of your information than you think

Don’t just vet the people you meet on dating apps like Tinder and Bumble; vet the apps for privacy while you’re at it.

By Chris VelazcoApril 23, 2024

Worried about the American Express data breach? Here’s what to do.

Hackers got their hands on AmEx account numbers and customer names, the company says. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself.

By Tatum Hunter and Chris VelazcoMarch 6, 2024

These camera doorbells from Amazon, Walmart aren’t safe

A Consumer Reports investigation found smart doorbells with software vulnerabilities on Amazon, Walmart and Temu. The retailers are still selling them.

By Tatum HunterFebruary 29, 2024

Wyze security issue exposed private cameras to 13,000 strangers

A security incident last week let thousands of Wyze users see other customers’ cameras.

By Heather KellyFebruary 20, 2024

What everyone can learn from the woman who lost $50,000 to a scam

Don’t want to end up handing a box of cash to scammers? Watch for these red flags.

By Heather KellyFebruary 17, 2024

TikTok privacy settings to change now

The social media app is all about your personal data, likes and habits. Here’s how to limit what it gathers.

By Heather KellyJanuary 31, 2024

Facebook privacy settings to change now

If you can’t quit Facebook, you can try and reclaim some control by changing these key privacy settings.

By Heather KellyJanuary 31, 2024

Privacy Reset: A guide to the important settings you should change now

From Facebook to Venmo, stay on top of your privacy with these key settings.

By Heather Kelly and Geoffrey A. FowlerJanuary 31, 2024

Google privacy settings to change now

Whether you have a little or a lot of Google in your life, you should stay on top of these account settings.

By Heather KellyJanuary 31, 2024