Facebook can be a great way to stay connected with friends, family, local groups, and businesses. What many people don’t realize, however, is that Facebook’s data collection can extend beyond what happens on Facebook itself. Many websites contain Facebook tracking technologies, such as embedded content, social sharing buttons, advertising pixels, and login tools. These technologies […]

A new friend request or LinkedIn connection can feel like a networking win. Maybe the person claims to be a recruiter, a former coworker, a local professional, or someone who shares your interests. But before you accept, pause for a few seconds and verify that the account looks real. Cybercriminals use fake social media profiles […]

If you no longer use Facebook, it may be smart to do more than ignore the app—it may be time to delete the account. An old social media profile can still hold years of personal information, old photos, contact details, login history, and connected settings, even if you have not posted in ages. Meta says […]

TikTok makes it incredibly easy for people to find you on the platform—maybe a little too easy. If you’re over 16, TikTok automatically turns on a feature called “Suggest your account to others,” which means your profile can be recommended to people based on your phone contacts, Facebook friends, and shared link activity. If you’d […]

Ever wonder what TikTok actually knows about you? Spoiler alert: it’s a lot more than your favorite dance trends. The good news is that TikTok lets you download a full copy of your data so you can see exactly what the app has been collecting. Here’s why you should do it—and how. Why should you […]

Snapchat is built for fast sharing, but Snap Map can reveal more than many users realize. According to Snapchat Support, location sharing on Snap Map is off by default, but once you enable it, the people you choose in your privacy settings can see your location inside the app. That makes Snap Map a real […]