Many popular apps collect more of your personal data than necessary to function properly. These 20 apps quietly scoop up your photos, location, contacts, and more. Here's how to protect yourself.

In the world's largest democracy, a hidden data trove and filmmaker testimonies reveal how India's censorship regime has now evolved from simply cutting minor scenes to suppressing hard truths.

The holiday season has officially arrived. Between now and Christmas, online shoppers will be flocking to Amazon to purchase everything from stocking stuffers and gift cards to big-screen TVs. It also ...

I recently ordered a bookcase and a new case for my iPhone from Amazon, making me one of their estimated 310 active million users worldwide. A downside of being one of the most popular and successful ...

Seniors tend to own their homes and have strong credit and ample savings, according to the FBI — all factors that make scams targeting seniors increasingly common. They’re also less likely to report ...

Google is suing a Chinese-speaking cybercriminal group it says is responsible for a massive wave of scam text messages sent to Americans this year, according to a legal complaint filed Tuesday. The ...

Here are some suggestions on how to unplug from the online world as you sit down for a festive meal, exchange gifts or take ...

The Department of Government Efficiency has killed federal contracts worth at least $3.9 billion with businesses across the ...

FBI’s latest advisory warns the citizens of increasing scam where hackers uses AI-manipulated videos to target individuals and their families. The criminals are reportedly using the images and videos ...

A retired lawyer lost the money in a tech support scam, a type of online fraud that is surging. Citibank said it couldn’t recover the funds, which criminals wired from inside his account. David Welles ...

Explains how the DPDP Act gives citizens control over personal data, mandates consent, and imposes penalties for breaches. Key takeaway: Your data is now legally protected, and companies must ...