When it finally comes time to retire an old laptop, it can feel like saying goodbye to an old friend. Unfortunately, this old friend has all your passwords and personal information in their head… and ...

With the internet being a treasure trove of information, it is easy to forget that it can also be a Pandora’s box of personal data exposure. Misuse of this data can lead to alarming situations like ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

PCWorld explains how smartphones and cameras embed hidden location data (EXIF) in photos that can reveal your exact whereabouts when shared online. Removing this metadata is crucial for privacy ...

23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sunday. The company says no changes will be made to how it stores, manages or protects customer data up until the sale of its assets is finalized. 23andMe ...