Flight tracking site FlightAware has blamed a “configuration error” for exposing a raft of personal information of its customers, including some of their Social Security numbers. The company, which claims to be one of the…
For years, Dell customers have been on the receiving end of scam calls from people claiming to be part of the computer maker’s support team. The scammers call from a valid Dell phone number, know…
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 customer records,” according…
If you’ve been on Facebook or TikTok recently you might have seen a warning, filled with scary icons and rhetoric, about a new iPhone setting that shares your name and location. Like most viral warnings…
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: Your personal details,…
Mozilla today is introducing a new subscription service that will help people locate and remove their personal and sensitive information from data broker websites around the web. This includes the ability to remove your phone…
“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 used to spread…