Security

Remove yourself from the internet

Michelle in Phoenix asks: “Hello, Kim, do you have recommendations for services that remove your phone number, home address off Google? My son is getting extremely harassing texts and vandalism at his home. We want to remove all our phone numbers and addresses from public viewing.” Michelle, you’re not alone.  Googling yourself used to be […]

Do this to see if you got hacked

When’s the last time you looked to see who’s logged into your accounts? Yeah, I thought so.

Stop your devices from listening

What’s the obvious downside for always-on devices that constantly listen for commands? They’re always listening.

5 text scams going around right now

It’s not just clingy exes popping into your messages out of the blue. Scammers are ramping up phony texts across the country. You can make the texts stop (more below). Here are the latest ones making the rounds and the red flags to watch for: 🚨 Fake missed toll or parking ticket The FTC just […]

Selling your car? Do this first

New cars are computers on wheels, tracking just as much about you as your phone does. Before you sell your car or return a lease, you need to take the time to wipe all that data. Otherwise, you’re handing over a digital diary of your life to anyone who knows where to look. Your car […]

Think your browser’s password manager is safe? Think again.

It’s so easy to click and save your passwords right to Chrome, Edge, Safari or any other browser. Have you ever stopped to think about just how bad an idea it is to do this? Anyone with access to your browser can jump right into any one of your accounts. Yup, even your banking and […]

Chatbot privacy policies: Who’s collecting what?

Shocker! Another Communist China company was caught red-handed. DeepSeek AI shares user data with TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance. The BBC reports countries worldwide are yanking it from app stores, and I bet we’ll see bans here roll out soon. Here’s the bigger issue. AI chatbots are always on, always listening and always collecting data. Some […]

How to find a hidden GPS tracker on your car

AirTags are super easy to hide, and someone can use one to follow you. Here’s how to spot a tracker on your car.

The crypto investment scam that’s all over social media

It’s a new AI tactic scammers are using to steal millions of dollars. Here’s how to spot it.

Retailers have so many ways to track you – Here’s how to fight back

You won’t believe how much info your grocery store has on you. Here are all the sneaky ways they track you and clever tips to outsmart them.

Bank fraud is rising – How to protect yourself

I’ll tell you the tricks scammers use and what you can do to protect yourself and your money.

Everything we know about the MoneyGram breach

Social Security numbers, bank account info and lots more may have been exposed. Here’s how you can protect yourself.

I wasted 36 hours trying to do it myself

Hundreds of sites collect your personal info, and they all make it extremely hard to remove it. Here’s how I reclaimed mine.

Massive data leak impacts 1 in 3 Americans

More than 100 million records belonging to Americans were left online, exposed. I’ll walk you through the steps to take next to protect your security and privacy.

So much data left exposed for anyone to see

Here’s why it’s time to get even more serious about your private info and what’s posted online.

Elder fraud is on the rise – These are the most common scams

The hardest-hitting elder scams right now — and my pick for a tool you can use to protect your privacy.

AT&T data breach: Who’s at risk and what to do now

AT&T dropped huge news this morning: “Nearly all” customers had text and call data leaked in a massive cyberattack.

Your data: It’s all posted online – But there’s a simple way to remove it

A loyal reader, Racquel, emailed me recently after dealing with a very angry customer at work.

Your data is worth big money — and you can take it back

Easiest way to scrub your personal data from the internet.