Hackers stole my info from Twitter. Twitter didn’t tell me
Well, 2023 is off to a rousing start. This morning I learned that my personal information was pilfered as part of the recent Twitter data breach that leaked the email addresses, phone […]
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Windows PCs reveal hidden screenshot info, but a fast fix is coming
The built-in screenshot tool in Windows has been given a major upgrade in the last few years. Initially the Snipping Tool was part of the PowerToys collection, before getting a major boost […]
Canon printers keep your Wi-Fi info after a reset
What’s the first thing you do when selling or recycling a gadget? Reset your data, of course — nobody wants their personal info getting into someone else’s hands. But a standard reset […]
Google now alerts you if your contact info appears online
Back in September, Google launched a way to remove search results showing personal contact info—details like your home address, phone number, and email address. You could make the request from any method […]
Framework Computer hacked, customer info stolen
Framework has become a rising star in the consumer tech world, designing some of the only laptops on the market that are completely serviceable and upgradable by the end user. But even […]
Careful! This Facebook phishing scam wants your login info
“I can’t believe he’s gone. I’m gonna miss him so much.” If you see a post on Facebook with these words (or even in this vein), watch out—your friend’s account is being […]
Data brokers have your personal info. Here’s how to wipe it clean
Most people respect others’ privacy, but data brokers don’t—not even remotely. They vacuum up information about everyone from existing databases and public records alike, then put it up for sale. End result: […]
Dell hack: Personal info of 49 million customers allegedly breached
If you’ve purchased anything from Dell in the past seven years, it’s likely that the Dark Web now knows as well. Dell is confirming a data breach that reportedly covers “49 million […]
Internet Archive hacked, 31 million accounts have info leaked
The Internet Archive and its Wayback Machine cache history have become a staple of in-the-know web users. And like every other service that gets any amount of attention, it’s now come under […]
Hackers are stealing more info than ever. These 4 actions keep you safe
Massive data leaks and breaches are continually piling faster upon each other—just in the last few months, we learned about a few billion records lost through National Public Data, another few million […]
