As reports of new identity compromises climbed in 2025, experts say taking certain steps can help protect your personal ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Each data breach includes sensitive personal information, such as credit and debit card numbers, home addresses and account ...

Scammers don't need to break into your accounts anymore. In many cases, they can now find what they need through information that’s already online. Everyday actions like posting to social media, ...

(WJAR) — Have you ever Googled your own name, only to find a shocking amount of personal information? Some of these people search sites like Whitepages, Spokeo, and BeenVerified have a lot of ...

While Google has steadily strengthened its privacy and security stance, many users may not have noticed the gradual rollout of new privacy resources. Now Google is making it easier than ever to take ...

With personal data increasingly becoming a commodity, concerns over privacy and data security are more relevant than ever. The advent of digital tools and services has made it easier for data brokers ...

A great many readers this month reported receiving alerts that their Social Security Number, name, address and other personal information were exposed in a breach at a little-known but aptly-named ...

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — Data breaches involving personal information result in a broad range of risks to individuals and organizations. This includes identity theft, targeting of individuals with ...

Your personal data is probably being sold right now. Scam calls, junk emails, and weird login alerts aren't random. They're warning signs that your information is being circulated through data brokers ...

Google has revamped its Results About You tool, which lets you control how your personal information appears in Search. The updated tool makes it easier to request the removal of personal information, ...