A single click on what may appear to be a Telegram username or harmless link is all it takes to expose your real IP address ...

Google’s dark web reports gave users important info, but not enough “helpful next steps.” Google’s dark web reports gave users important info, but not enough “helpful next steps.” is a news writer ...

I didn't always take online security seriously. I made basic mistakes, like using the same password for all my accounts, logging onto public WiFI networks without a VPN and giving out my email and ...

Your data has likely been exposed in a breach. I spoke to security experts for their best tips on minimizing the chances of having it used against you. Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than ...

Data brokers are tracking everything from your home address to your phone number. Here's how to decide between scrubbing it yourself or letting a paid service wipe your digital footprint for you. I ...

iOS 26 gives you two distinct ways to add websites to your iPhone's Home screen – as web apps or traditional bookmarks. They might look similar at first glance, but choosing the right option can ...

If you've received a data breach notice from a company, you're not alone. According to a 2024 survey from US News, almost half (44%) of the respondents said they've been notified multiple times about ...

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people have long been grouped together and referred to more broadly as LGBTQ or a similar abbreviation, like LGBTQI, which includes intersex people. Now, ...

Meta’s messaging service WhatsApp will now allow users to add and manage their contacts with WhatsApp Web and Windows, with more devices slated to be added in the future. In the past, WhatsApp ...

Researchers at Tufts University's Silklab have developed sticky fibers inspired by spider silk that may be the closest real-life example of Spider-Man's web shooters we've ever seen. These fibers are ...

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Users who add your business or personal Facebook profile to their friends list follow you from their Facebook account. You can add a Facebook "Follow Me" button to your Web page, so users can add you ...