Your iPhone comes with some of the strongest built-in privacy protections of any smartphone. But there’s one setting that many people overlook — and it can make a big difference in how much personal data apps collect and share about you. It’s called App Tracking Transparency, and it gives you direct control over whether apps […]

Mobile payment apps make splitting dinner, paying a babysitter or sending rent money incredibly easy. But that convenience comes with a big catch: once you send money to the wrong person, getting it back can be difficult — and sometimes impossible. A simple typo in a username, phone number or email address can send your […]

Scam calls work because they catch you in the moment. Your phone rings, the number looks familiar, and the caller sounds urgent. Before you know it, you’re answering questions, confirming details, or listening to a fake warning about your bank account, package delivery, computer, or taxes. One simple way to lower that risk is to […]

Your email inbox can be one of the best early-warning systems for protecting your social media accounts. Many platforms let you receive an email when someone logs in from a new device, browser, or location. If a cybercriminal gets your password, that alert may be the first sign that someone is trying to take over […]

Every app on your phone is a doorway—and not all of them lead somewhere safe. When you download a new app, it almost always requests access to personal information on your device: your camera, contacts, location, photos, and more. If you deny those permissions, the app may limit its features or stop working altogether. That […]

Imagine getting a call or email from what appears to be a tech support company offering you a refund for services you previously paid for. Sounds like a nice surprise, right? Don’t fall for it. The “fake refund” scam is one of the most devious tricks in a cybercriminal’s playbook—and it’s costing victims billions. How […]