Data Security

Digital fingerprinting lets websites identify and track you across the internet, even after you clear cookies. Here's how it works and how to shrink your fingerprint.

The HermeticReader vulnerability could expose your WhatsApp Web data in the background after you visit a malicious website, but Adobe has patched the flaw and released a fix.

Aura is the better all-around value for most people, pairing data removal with identity and financial monitoring. Cloaked covers more data broker sites and adds a family plan, making it the pick for maximum coverage.

Cloaked data removal app offers 350+ automatic removal requests, automations to scrub your data from 650+ other websites, and a complete privacy suite. Here’s what I found.

New research suggests some financial institutions continued sharing sensitive information with advertising platforms even before users consented… and after they rejected tracking altogether.

Suno didn't disclose its November 2025 data breach for eight months, leaving users vulnerable to identity theft and phishing attacks.

Aura scrubs your info from 200+ data brokers and adds dark web alerts, antivirus, a password manager, and more. There's no standalone data removal plan, so I explore whether it's worth paying for the whole security suite.

Microsoft's new Teams feature can automatically update your office location, but it could also open the door to workplace surveillance and employee tracking.

Platforms like SeekOut say they can search more than 1 billion candidate profiles built from your profiles across the web, without your consent.

Mozilla researchers found the app shared users' reproductive health information with a third-party analytics company despite marketing itself as a privacy-first option.

Google's biggest Android app store shakeup in years could give users more choice, but it also brings new security considerations.

A federal complaint has revealed Microsoft's hidden GDID tracker, a persistent Windows identifier that survives updates and can tie your online activity back to your device.

New documents show Australia's eSafety Commissioner wants platforms to detect and block VPNs, a shift with implications far beyond age verification.

FastBackgroundCheck lists your address, phone, and relatives for anyone to find. Here's how to opt out for free, and why staying off takes ongoing removal.

ShinyHunters is one of the most active data-extortion groups online. Here's who they are, the companies they've hit, and how to keep your own data safe from data ransom gangs.

Persona handles ID checks for apps like Reddit, OpenAI, and LinkedIn. Here's what it collects, what recent breaches revealed, and how to protect your data before you verify.

Flock Safety's AI-powered cameras monitor millions of Americans every day, but growing concerns over surveillance and data sharing are fueling nationwide pushback.

A failed EU vote just revived mass scanning of private messages on Gmail, iCloud, and Instagram, here's what EU chat control actually changes for everyday users, everywhere.

The UK’s online safety dragnet is eyeing VPNs next, with Technology Secretary Liz Kendall promising a pivotal update in the coming weeks.

From AI chatbot disclosures to limits on addictive platform features, the House-passed KIDS Act could reshape kids' online experiences if it becomes law.

Need a U.S. phone number for travel, app verification, or a private second line? Here are the four real ways to get one, and which actually work for banking and 2FA.