Never Google ‘free credit report.’ Do this instead.
Never search the web if you're looking for free credit reports. Google ads lead you away from a government-mandated free service.
By Shira OvideHow to file your taxes without selling your soul
TurboTax and H&R Block ask you to give up the ironclad secrecy of your tax return. Why? To help them make more money.
By Shira OvideTikTok and you: Should you delete the app now?
Our tech columnist examines what TikTok knows about you after its CEO gets a grilling from Congress about ties to China.
By Geoffrey A. FowlerDon’t get hacked on Facebook. Do these 6 things now.
If you think you're safe from hackers and scammers on Facebook, you're wrong. Here's how to protect yourself.
By Heather KellyTikTok loves Gen Z’s true confessions. Colleges and employers, not so much.
Generation Z grew up online. Their ‘digital footprints’ on apps such as TikTok may haunt them.
By Tatum HunterThese companies will pay you for your data. Is it a good deal?
Public sector “data dividends” never took off. Now private companies are paying for data — on their own terms.
By Tatum HunterTech companies want your kid’s birth date. Should you tell them?
A Disney Plus request for the birth dates of its youngest users could be a sign of what’s to come as tech focuses on age verification.
By Heather KellySafety advocates see red flags galore with new tech at CES show
CES brings a flood of new products for consumers — often with little vetting from their makers.
By Tatum HunterTSA now wants to scan your face at security. Here are your rights.
16 major domestic airports are testing facial-recognition tech to verify IDs — and it could go nationwide in 2023.
By Geoffrey A. FowlerFrom quitting to blocking: How to protect yourself on Musk’s Twitter
From locking down privacy settings to finding a new social network, Twitter regulars have many options for protecting their personal information.
By Heather KellyIf your phone needs fixing, make sure your secrets are safe first
It happens to the best of us, and getting it repaired shouldn't be hard. Just make sure your personal data is safe first.
By Chris VelazcoTwitter privacy settings to change now
Your tweets may be public, but you can still have more privacy on the social media service.
By Heather KellyHow to lock down your Twitter data, or leave, as Musk takes over
From locking down privacy settings to finding a new social network, Twitter regulars have many options for protecting their personal information.
By Heather Kelly and Pranshu VermaShe clicked sign-in with Google. Strangers got access to all her files.
Should you log in with Facebook or Google on other sites or apps? Short answer: No.
By Geoffrey A. FowlerStop iPhones from spying on kids with this new app
Do Not Track Kids, made by an ex-NSA researcher, works behind the scenes to block connections to data brokers and ad companies.
By Geoffrey A. FowlerAndroid privacy settings to change now
What makes an Android smartphone or tablet truly yours is the apps you use on it, but it’s common for us to install apps without thinking about what we have access to.
By Chris Velazco and Tatum HunterTour Amazon’s dream home, where every appliance is also a spy
A visual guide to what Amazon learns about you through Alexa, Echo speakers, Fire TVs, Ring doorbells, Roombas and more.
By Geoffrey A. FowlerHow to scrub your phone number and address from Google search
Here's how to remove your phone number, physical address and email address from Google search results.
By Tatum HunterHow to secure your devices and accounts after an abusive relationship
Ways to protect your digital life when dealing with domestic violence or stalking, including using Apple's new iOS 16 Safety Check feature.
By Heather KellyYou probably don’t need to worry about public WiFi anymore
For anyone who travels or works remotely, public WiFi is part of life. Is that bad for privacy and security?
By Tatum Hunter