Curious about how your personal information shows up in Google searches? Google’s Results About You service helps you monitor and manage your digital footprint.
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While you’re watching TV, your smart TV is watching you. Find out how manufacturers track your viewing habits and learn simple steps to protect your privacy with an Apple TV.
With Americans losing $12 billion to fraud in 2024, personal cyber insurance is becoming essential. Learn what it covers, what to look for in a policy, and how it complements good security practices.
Tired of juggling work and personal tabs in one browser? Learn how browser profiles can keep your online life organized and distraction-free, plus get step-by-step tips for setting them up in Safari, Chrome, and Firefox.
If world events have you worried about your online privacy and security, you may be interested in minimizing your exposure. We recommend some simple steps that everyone can take and other actions for those who are especially concerned.
If you don’t like the idea of private companies being able to track your every move in the physical world, follow our advice to block iPhone and iPad apps from surreptitiously sharing this information.
Keep prying eyes — or mischievous children — out of sensitive or important apps by requiring Face ID or Touch ID access before the app opens. You can also hide such apps so they appear only after you authenticate.
Scams are starting to incorporate personal information stolen in data breaches, so you may get “sextortion” threats that purport to know your phone number, address, and more. […]
Although it may feel like you’re having a private conversation with an AI chatbot, don’t share anything you wouldn’t tell a stranger.
Please be aware of a common phishing scam targeting newly-hired employees.