Thomas Kent
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Thomas Kent is a multi-disciplined reporter with over a decade of experience covering online platforms, digital trends, and consumer-facing tech.
He has written extensively about internet culture and emerging technologies through his work with Valnet and the Woolwich Observer, where he reported on platform ecosystems, digital behavior, and the evolving relationship between users and technology.
Tom focuses on digital privacy, data tracking, and user behavior, with a particular interest in how cookies, online surveillance, and platform design shape the modern internet experience. His reporting takes a research-driven, news-focused approach, translating complex technical topics into clear, accessible insights.
He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Philosophy from the University of Waterloo, along with a journalism diploma from Conestoga College.
- Moneywise
- The Woolwich Observer
- Hardcore Gamer
- Moneysense
- PolicyMe
- Online Privacy
- Data Security
- Cookies
- Journalism diploma from Conestoga College
- Master of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Waterloo
- Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Waterloo
- Mac or PC: PC
- Android or iPhone: Android
Thomas's Latest Articles
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Reddit to Start Forcing You To Log In Because It’s ‘Better for Our Ads Business,’ CEO Says
Just here to read? Not without Reddit getting its bag, you’re not.
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Never Went to College? ‘Ghost Students’ Could Take Out Loans in Your Name
A federal fraud investigation uncovered stolen identities used to collect student aid.
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‘No Price Posted’: Target Shopper Questions Missing Prices on Tags. Are You Being Played?
A shopper’s frustration over missing prices comes as the FTC demands answers from Target, Walmart and seven other companies about personalized pricing.
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Is Your Senior Parent Mailing Cash? It Was the Key to a $65 Million Scam
Fake bank employees and tech support agents turned seniors’ cash withdrawals into packages bound for rental homes.
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Your Discord Messages Are Going Public, Even If You Opt Out
Discord’s upcoming web rollout lets eligible messages appear after you turn sharing off.
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Scammers Threaten Arrest Overseas After Fake FTC Phone Call
A fake FTC agent, a bogus police report, and a “security deposit” are all part of the scheme.
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Your Personal Photos and Emails Are Now Fair Game for Google Ads
Connecting Gmail and Google Photos to Google’s AI tools can now influence the ads you see.
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Hackers Changed Users’ Passwords in 11.7M-Account Capcom Breach
Capcom has reset the affected passwords and is warning players to watch for emails impersonating the company.
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Beware These Phishing Tricks After Historic Internet Meltdown
Emergency PHP fixes sent websites offline worldwide. Watch for fake login pages, payment alerts, and offers to restore your access.
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Your AI Shopper is Hunting for Holiday Deals; Scammers Are Setting Traps
Fake stores are gearing up for the holidays, and your AI shopping assistant could hand them more than your gift list.
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This Google Feature Sacrifices Your Security So It Can Track You
Google’s search redirects make links harder to inspect before you click, giving the company a chance to log your visit on the way out.
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Stop & Shop, Food Lion Apps Go Dark After Cyber Incident. Is Your Data at Risk?
Your grocery list is ready. Your grocery app has other plans.
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You Didn’t Even Click: Researchers Uncover Spyware Delivered Through Ads
AdFection is a zero-click spyware technique that exploits targeted online ads to reach devices without users clicking on them.
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Your Private Character.AI Chats Could Change Hands in Bankruptcy
Forty attorneys general want privacy safeguards before a bankruptcy sale transfers sensitive Character.AI conversations to a new owner.
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Fake Meta Interviews Can Steal Your Logins, Even With 2FA
Scammers use fake Calendly booking pages to collect Facebook and Google passwords, then ask for the security codes needed to get in.
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AI Could Soon Spread Like a Virus Through Your Smart TV, Anthropic Warns
Researchers got AI running across 15 cheap Android TV boxes. Now they're warning that self-replicating AI malware could be just months away.
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California Kicks Off Delete Week, Brokers Report Nearly 100M Deletions
One request can tell hundreds of companies to delete your information, including businesses you’ve never heard of.
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Norway Fines Xandr $9.6 Million for Sharing Grindr Users’ Sensitive Data
Xandr allegedly relayed data linked to Grindr users through automated advertising auctions, prompting Norway’s regulator to issue its largest fine.
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Nearly 75% of Americans Can't Spot a Fake URL. Can You?
A new NordVPN survey reveals a troubling gap between Americans’ confidence in spotting scams and their ability to actually do so.
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Two Characters Can Sneak Fake Domains Past Your Browser's Defenses
Researchers have found two unusual characters that can help fake website domains bypass key safeguards in Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers.
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CEO's AI Assistant Leaked His Bank Details to Coworkers. How to Protect Yours
Giving an AI assistant access to your accounts may grant it more freedom than you realize.
