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Tax season scams 2026: How cybercriminals are targeting filers right now

Tax season is stressful enough without scammers trying to steal your refund, your identity, or both. Yet every year, cybercriminals time their attacks perfectly—showing up in your inbox, text messages, and even social feeds just as millions of people rush to file. In 2026, tax scams are more sophisticated than ever, and they’re aggressively targeting […]

Delete old mobile apps: the simple security habit that protects your privacy

If you’re like most people, your phone is packed with apps you downloaded for a vacation, an event, a sale, a recipe, or a one‑time need — and then completely forgot about. They sit quietly on your home screen, collecting dust… and sometimes your data. Deleting unused apps is one of the easiest cybersecurity habits […]

How to find public information about yourself online — and use it to stay safer

Have you ever wondered how much of your personal information is publicly available online? Between social media posts, old accounts, public records, and data broker sites, there’s a good chance more of your digital footprint is exposed than you realize. The good news: You can check exactly what’s out there — and use that knowledge […]

Is your phone listening? Why you should disable microphone access for apps you’re not using

Have you ever wondered whether your phone was quietly listening to your conversations? For many people, that uneasy feeling isn’t just paranoia. A surprising number of mobile apps — including some extremely popular free games — request microphone access even when there’s no clear reason they need it. In many cases, they’re not literally recording […]

Curious what Spotify knows about you? How to download your personal data in minutes

Most of us use Spotify every day without thinking twice about what personal data the service collects. Playlists, listening history, liked songs — it’s all part of the experience. And while Spotify only collects information that’s relevant to delivering and improving its service, you still have the right to see exactly what’s stored in your […]

How much of your personal data is online? Use OSINT framework to find out

If you’ve ever wondered how much of your personal information is floating around online, you’re not alone. Between social media profiles, old accounts, public records, data broker websites, and search engines, it can feel like your entire life story is out there for anyone to find. The good news? You can check exactly what’s publicly […]