149 million passwords exposed in massive credential leak
It has been a rough start to the year for password security. A massive database containing 149 million stolen logins and passwords was found publicly exposed online. The data included…
Your phone shares data at night: Here’s how to stop it
If your smartphone stays on your bedside table overnight, it stays busy long after you fall asleep. Even while it appears idle, your phone continues to send and receive data…
Artificial Intelligence helps fuel new energy sources
Artificial Intelligence and data centers have been blamed for rising electricity costs across the U.S. In December 2025, American consumers paid 42% more to power their homes than ten years…
Super Bowl scams surge in February and target your data
The Super Bowl is not only the biggest sporting event of the year, but it has also become one of the busiest scam seasons. Every February, millions of Americans receive…
TikTok after the US sale: What changed and how to use it safely
Since news broke in late January that TikTok’s U.S. operations would move under American-led ownership, many people who previously avoided the app are reconsidering. The shift has reopened conversations among…
AI wearable helps stroke survivors speak again
Losing the ability to speak clearly after a stroke can feel devastating. For many survivors, the words are still there in their minds, but their bodies will not cooperate. Speech…
Tax season scams surge as filing confusion grows
Tax season already brings stress. In 2026, it brings added confusion. Changes to tax filing programs and the discontinuation of the free government-run filing system have left many taxpayers unsure…
Major US shipping platform left customer data wide open to hackers
Cargo theft is no longer just about stolen trucks and forged paperwork. Over the past year, security researchers have been warning that hackers are increasingly targeting the technology behind global…
Amazon Prime settlement could put money back in your pocket
Amazon has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle allegations brought by the Federal Trade Commission over how it enrolled customers in Prime and how difficult it made cancellation. The…
Under Armour data breach claims trigger alerts for millions of users
Sportswear and fitness brand Under Armour is investigating claims of a massive data breach after customer records were posted on a hacker forum. The breach became widely known after millions…