The system, known as the Delete Request and Opt-out Platform, or DROP, has been in the works for years, mandated by a 2023 ...

A new state website lets California residents fill out a few forms to keep their personal data from being tracked or sold by ...

The California Privacy Protection Agency kicked off 2026 by launching a tool that state residents can use to make data ...

Your phone comes with strong built-in spam protection—you just need to turn it on. Here's how to do it on both iPhone and ...

The new tool delivers privacy instructions to every registered data broker at once. Launched on Jan. 1, it is open to all California residents.

Your phone's IMEI number should remain private, but some scammers are apparently resorting to an interesting trick to gain ...

Tech giants have blocked 4.7 million accounts under Australia’s world-first social media ban for under-16s, the country’s ...

FCC imposes new $10,000 fines on telecom companies for false robocall filings. New penalties take effect Feb. 5 to strengthen ...

Did our AI summary help? Smartphone hacking and call-forwarding scams are rising, with attackers silently diverting calls, messages, and OTPs without the user’s knowledge. A simple USSD code can help ...

A lesson tonight about scammers pretending to be security for a company or a bank. Who better to teach us than two victims who each lost thousands of dollars.

These days, John DeSanto’s voice is weak, which is notable for someone who — even if you don’t remember his name, which you ...