Why Doesn’t Gen Z Care About Privacy?

Why doesn't Gen Z care about privacy? You can't miss what you've never had. Today, it’s easy to dismiss privacy as something older generations romanticize.

Posted on: 9 September 2026 | 11:25 am

The IDScan Breach Investigation and Your Privacy

This is not another breach involving email addresses and passwords. A dark web service called Nexus claimed to have scans of more than 150 million U.S. driver’s licenses, actual government-issued identity documents including images of the front and back of each one.  On August 31st, 2026, KrebsOnSecurity received a tip about Nexus, which claimed to […]

Posted on: 4 September 2026 | 4:26 pm

Why “Everyone Already Has My Data Anyway” Is a Myth

Cybersecurity experts can be a little bossy: “Protect your data! Change your passwords! Eat your vegetables!” The rest of us are pretty good at ignoring them, especially when it feels like the battle is already lost. There’s a good chance you feel like privacy and security are games you already lost. After years of data […]

Posted on: 12 August 2026 | 12:57 pm

Meta’s Muse Image Backlash Isn’t the Win You Think It Is

Meta recently announced its Muse Image feature, which allowed anyone to tag public accounts and use the images displayed on those accounts to fuel AI outputs. Four days after the announcement, Meta and withdrew the feature. Mission accomplished. Or was it?

Posted on: 30 July 2026 | 12:46 pm

The Problem with Ads in ChatGPT

When OpenAI’s ChatGPT first emerged in 2022, there were no ads. It was a free tool for anyone to use without popups or product recommendations.  In February, 2026, OpenAI began to roll out ads in chats for free and Go plan users, so we decided to find out, could ads in ChatGPT put your privacy […]

Posted on: 15 July 2026 | 11:55 am

Threat Alert: ChatGPT Shopping Scams

ChatGPT is recommending scam products, and people are buying them. Read on to learn about ChatGPT shopping scams and how to stay safe. 

Posted on: 25 June 2026 | 11:48 am

Gift Card Fraud and How Scammers Use Kindness

Brian Ward’s dad is no fool, but that didn’t stop scammers from stealing $6000 through gift card fraud.

Posted on: 24 June 2026 | 12:09 pm

What Are the Latest Scams for Older Adults? 

Every year, scams against older adults increase in number and sophistication. Many people have lost their entire retirement savings as a result.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 12:52 pm

Data Brokers Are Working on Borrowed Time

The data broker business has always relied on consumer silence. That did not mean data brokers had consumer approval. 

Posted on: 3 June 2026 | 8:59 am

Threat Alert: AI Kidnapping Scams

Law enforcement agencies report that AI kidnapping scams are on the rise. Here’s how to keep yourself from falling victim.

Posted on: 2 June 2026 | 12:21 pm