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Apple AirTags: How to Protect Yourself From Being Tracked

Apple AirTags: How to Protect Yourself From Being Tracked

AirTags can be used to stalk someone's location. We've got some tips to safeguard against the risk.

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Biden administration forms cybersecurity review board, report says

Biden administration forms cybersecurity review board, report says

The board reportedly will first take up the widespread Log4j bug.

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Look Out for These 3 Red Flags Before Downloading an App

Look Out for These 3 Red Flags Before Downloading an App

Here's what you need to watch out for.

Facebook Struggles to Control All the Data It Gathers, Report Says

Facebook Struggles to Control All the Data It Gathers, Report Says

The openness of the social network's system makes it difficult to explain what happens to user data, according to Vice.

FTC Chair Pushes Privacy Rules, Calls for Limits on Data Collection

FTC Chair Pushes Privacy Rules, Calls for Limits on Data Collection

Lina Khan is gearing up to establish federal privacy regulation for the digital age.

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Feel Awkward Over the Last Google Search on Your Phone? Here's How to Delete It

No worries. With just two easy steps, you can wipe out your most recent searches.
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Your VPN Might Not Be Enough: How to Disable IPv6 on MacOS

Disable your IPv6 on Apple devices to get more privacy from a virtual private network.
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TikTok in Line for Hefty Fine Over Potential Children's Privacy Failures

The social media company could face a $29 million fine for possibly failing to protect children's privacy following a UK probe.
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Phone Searches at Border Crossings Violate Privacy Rights, Senator Says

US Sen. Ron Wyden says the warrantless searches and collection of data from phones and other devices are "egregious violations" of traveler privacy.
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Meta Fined $400 Million for Failing to Protect Children's Privacy on Instagram

The company says it will appeal the fine from Ireland's Data Protection Commission.
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California Lawmakers Pass Landmark Kids Online Safety Bill

If signed into law, it'll require social media companies to boost protections for users under 18.
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Google Workers Sign Petition Demanding Protection of Abortion Search Data

The Alphabet Worker's Union is also demanding increased access to health care resources for all workers who fall under Google's umbrella.
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Google Pushes Back Third-Party Cookie Blocking in Chrome to 2024

The big privacy change still needs more time.
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House Advances Federal Privacy Legislation

The bill, a breakthrough after years of negotiations, would finally provide nationwide privacy protections for consumers, dictating how companies can collect, store and use their personal data.
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Ransomware Attack Leaves 1.9 Million Patient Records Exposed

Professional Finance Company reveals large-scale ransomware infection in a major cybersecurity breach.
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