Online Privacy and Digital Security Stories by Mindy Woodall

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AI and the Election: More Than 85% of People Are Worried AI Will Be Used To Spread Disinformation

All About Cookies surveyed U.S. adults to find out how they feel about AI-generated content as it relates to November’s presidential election.

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Most Internet Users Have Been Fooled by AI-Generated Content Online [Survey]

All About Cookies surveyed U.S. adults to find out how they feel about AI-generated content, what kinds of laws they think should apply to AI, and more.

A man holds a phone showing a sports score of 2 to 1 on a betting app. His right fist is clenched in victory. There's a laptop screen in the background showing the soccer game being played.

80% of People Think Sports Betting Should Be Legal in Their State [Survey]

All About Cookies surveyed 1,000 adults to find out more about people and sports betting, including how many actively gamble on their favorite sporting events.

A person sitting on the ground holding a tablet in one hand and watching a livestream of a sports broadcast. The screen says "Live Streaming" and shows a basketball court.

Despite Security Concerns, More Than Half of Internet Users Watch Bootleg Streams [Survey]

All About Cookies surveyed 1,000 people to find out what kinds of content they stream, how many use less-than-legal means to stream, and more.

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Ad Blockers on YouTube: 336% Spike in Ad-Blocker Demand Following YouTube Crackdown [Data]

Since YouTube declared war on ad blockers, users have been scrambling for new ways to avoid advertisements. We polled 1,000 YouTube users to find out what they’re doing now.

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Spoiler Etiquette: How Long Do You Need To Wait To Talk About Shows and Movies? [Survey]

All About Cookies surveyed 1,000 people to find out how they avoid spoilers, where most spoilers come from, and how spoilers impact their enjoyment of shows and movies.

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Public Wi-Fi Safety: 1 in 4 People Have Experienced a Security Issue From Browsing on Unsecured Networks

All About Cookies surveyed people to find out how often they use public Wi-Fi networks, how safe they feel using it in different places, and how many have been hacked.

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Avoiding Cybercrime Abroad: How Many International Travelers Are At Risk? [Survey]

All About Cookies surveyed travelers to see how many people are putting their data at risk while traveling abroad.

A person is looking at their phone in front of a laptop with an animated exclamation point in front of its screen. The screen says "Data Breach."

Identity Theft in America: How Many People Are Affected? [Survey]

All About Cookies surveyed U.S. adults to find out how many people have been victims of identity theft and what the impact was.

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Who Practices Digital Safety Better, Mac or Windows Users? [Survey]

All About Cookies asked people which operating system they use and which security measures they take to see if Mac or Windows users are better at keeping themselves safe.

84% of Internet Users Practice Dangerous Password Behaviors [Survey]

All About Cookies surveyed 1,000 people to find out how many passwords they have, how old those passwords are, and what common elements people use to create them.

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