YOUR DATA AND PRIVACY

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If you’re not careful, the hours after a scam can lead to more lost money or stress.

A photo of a child posted online can end up in the hands of strangers, added to massive databases without consent, or altered with AI to bully and blackmail.

The company’s Timeline in Google Maps offers a detailed look at where you’ve been. Soon, you’ll have more control over that data.

Google is deleting accounts that haven’t been used in two years, from Gmail to Google Drive and more. Here’s how to back it up and avoid panic in the future.