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National Public Data is giving out your address and phone number — here's how to stop them
By Amber Bouman published
National Public Data has new owners but is still providing your personal information for free online.

I’m a security editor and this is one security rule I never break
By Amber Bouman published
If there's one rule that I'll never ever break as a security editor, it's this one.

1.4 million customers exposed in Allianz life insurance data breach — what to do now
By Amber Bouman published
Allianz Life Insurance has revealed that it recently feel victim to a data breach in which the personal information of the majority of its customers was exposed.

Google Calendar bug uses Gemini to take over smart home devices and steal user data
By Amber Bouman published
A newly patched bug allows malicious Google Calendar invites to use Gemini to leak user data and take over smart home devices.

Hackers love these 7 smart home devices — here’s how to keep them secure
By Amber Bouman published
Hacking into smart home devices is easier than you think but these tips can help keep yours secure.

Almost 900,000 students and alumni hit in major college data breach — financial-aid info, Social Security numbers and more exposed
By Amber Bouman published
A data breach at Columbia University has exposed the personal information of nearly 870,000 people including current students and likely alumni too.
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