Microsoft February 5 Microsoft crosses privacy line few expected BitLocker encryption keys provided to law enforcement by Microsoft raise concerns about digital privacy as encrypted data becomes accessible to authorities with valid warrants.
Tech February 5 Millions of AI chat messages exposed in app data leak AI chat app "Chat & Ask AI" reportedly exposed 300 million private messages from 25+ million users, including conversations about suicide and illegal acts.
Tech February 4 How tech is being used in Nancy Guthrie disappearance investigation Investigators are hoping digital clues may break open the investigation into Savannah Guthrie's missing mother Nancy Guthrie, who disappeared from her Arizona home.
Elon Musk February 3 Musk calls Spanish PM a ‘tyrant’ after Spain announces sweeping social media crackdown Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez unveiled plans to hold social media executives criminally liable, sparking Elon Musk's profane "tyrant" response on X platform.
Tech February 3 149 million passwords exposed in massive credential leak Massive password breach exposes 149 million stolen credentials online, including 48 million Gmail accounts. Learn what happened and protect yourself.
Tech February 3 Your phone shares data at night: Here's how to stop it Your phone secretly transmits tracking data while you sleep at night. Learn key privacy settings to stop overnight data sharing and protect yourself.
Privacy February 2 Super Bowl scams surge in February and target your data Super Bowl scams target fans through data brokers who sell personal information to fraudsters. Scammers use fake alerts and betting freezes to steal credentials.
Privacy February 2 TikTok after the US sale: What changed and how to use it safely Is TikTok safer to use now that its U.S. operation is moving under an American ownership group? Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains what has and has not changed.
Taxes February 1 Tax season scams surge as filing confusion grows IRS impersonation scams use fake refund alerts and urgent account issues to steal taxpayer data during 2026 tax season, exploiting filing program changes.
Amazon January 31 Amazon Prime settlement could put money back in your pocket Amazon pays $2.5 billion in FTC settlement over Prime enrollment tactics. Eligible subscribers can claim refunds up to $51 for unwanted memberships.
Google January 30 YouTube lets parents limit or block Shorts for teens Google platform YouTube introduced new parental controls letting families set daily limits or block Shorts for teens, amid concerns about phone time.