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10 Warning Signs Your Personal Data Is Being Sold Online and How to Stop It

Your personal information might be bouncing around the internet like a pinata at a hacker's party. From relentless spam emails to creepy robocalls fro...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

6/18/2025

4 min read

How People Finder Sites Expose Your Home Address and What to Do About It

Your home address is more exposed than you might realize, thanks to people finder sites that scrape and share personal data without your consent. Thes...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

6/14/2025

3 min read

Supreme Court Grants DOGE Access to Social Security Data, Sparking Privacy Debate

In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has greenlit the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to tap into Social Security systems, unlock...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

6/7/2025

3 min read

LexisNexis Data Breach Exposes 364,000 Individuals’ Personal Info in Major Hack

In a digital age where personal data is scattered across countless platforms, a chilling reminder of our vulnerability has surfaced. LexisNexis, a hea...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

6/5/2025

3 min read

Revive Your Phone: Speed, Storage, and Privacy Fixes in Minutes

Your smartphone is your lifeline, but it’s not immune to digital clutter or sneaky germs. Over time, apps pile up, storage dwindles, and performance l...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

5/30/2025

3 min read

How Scammers Exploit ChatGPT to Steal Your Data and How to Stop Them

Large language models like ChatGPT are game-changers, whipping up everything from birthday card designs to apartment layouts with a single prompt. But...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

5/28/2025

3 min read

AI Deepfake Dangers: From Kids’ Photos to NYC Subways, Technology’s Double Edge

Artificial intelligence is weaving its way into every corner of our lives, from heartwarming family photos to gritty subway security. But with great t...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

5/24/2025

3 min read

Senators Push Don’t Sell My DNA Act to Shield Genetic Data Post-23andMe Bankruptcy

In a rare show of bipartisan unity, Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) have introduced the Don’t Sel...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

5/23/2025

3 min read

How to Erase Your Personal Data from People-Search Sites

In an era where personal data is a digital currency, people-search sites have turned into persistent peddlers of your private information. With over 5...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

5/21/2025

3 min read