Utah's governor has signed sweeping legislation aimed at trying to significantly lower use of TikTok and Instagram among young people.
Leadership within the ranks of the Los Angeles Police Department are being investigated after identities for undercover cops were exposed online.
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As TikTok's CEO Shou Zi Chew was set to testify before a House committee on risks, his app connected 150 million active users in the U.S. alone.
Graduate students are researching the symbiotic relationship we have with technology, whether it is phones, computers, or gaming platforms.
Trend Micro, a global leader in cybersecurity, reported a 55% surge in cyber threats in 2022.
Privacy experts found that searches related to an account being hacked were the highest for Facebook users.
Companies have a lot of information on their customers. What they do with that information can go beyond normal advertising practices.
Millions of people a year are impacted by data breaches. Here is what you should do the next time you receive a letter that you were affected.
The new platform, Take It Down, allows users from around the world to submit a report to have sexually explicit images removed from the internet.
The Office of Management and Budget said this is a "critical step forward in addressing the risks presented by the app to sensitive government data."
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Passkeys are emerging as a viable alternative to passwords and there's a good chance you're already using them.
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TikTok is wildly popular with young people, but its Chinese ownership has raised fears that Beijing could use it to collect data on Western users.
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Romance scams are the type of scam that people lose the most money to, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
Officials said the targeted syndicate, known as Hive, is among the world's top five ransomware networks and has heavily targeted health care.
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AT&T settled with the FTC over allegations the company misled customers about their data speeds.
Next time you download an education app, consider the following expert advice on data privacy.
Some Bank of America customers woke up to lost money, accounts in the negative and overdraft fees, due to issues with Zelle transfers.
Scammers are finding new ways to get personal information from potential victims, including through "surveys."
An expert says adding a debit or credit card to your mobile wallet actually adds a layer of protection.
Sextortion often involves kids or teens who are coerced into sending explicit images online then being extorted for money to keep them private.
It can be a safe communication tool when you use it wisely and take precautions to protect your privacy and security. Here's how.
The CIA's former acting general counsel told Newsy Congress should put post-employment restrictions in place.
NordPass released its 2022 list of the most common passwords — and the password manager reports that 83% of them can be cracked in a second.
Cyber Tech Connection President David Jooste spoke with Newsy about how to keep your personal and financial information safe while shopping online.
Experts say online scams around the holidays are growing because of Americans' increased reliance on e-commerce for shopping.
If you suspect others have been accessing your cellphone, you can take a few easy steps to learn what they were up to on your device.
Americans who were previously employed by intelligence agencies are now working for TikTok, and it is raising security concerns.
Claims say Russian spies were suspected of the hack.
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As the use of deepfake technology increases, questions arise on whether an actor's digital twin can be used without consent.
Cracking down on deepfake revenge porn and nonconsensual porn has been difficult legally, partly due to regulation of mediums.
You can now remove things like your address, phone number and signature from Google. Here’s a step-by-step guide to protect your personal information.
Cybersecurity experts told Newsy the relief program is particularly lucrative to scammers because it offers a huge target for information and money.
Newsy has learned Maryland missed a key deadline in the rollout of new ancestry DNA privacy rules, another sign of trouble for the stalled law.
Experts are worried, based on Musk’s comments on how speech should be moderated on social media.
