December 28, 2024
Retailers have so many ways to track you – Here’s how to fight back

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.

December 25, 2024
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and lots of love from me

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and lots of love from me

Kim’s Christmas message for 2024, including thanks to all those working tirelessly behind the scenes to make the holidays brighter

December 22, 2024
How NASA plans to back up data on lunar soil

How NASA plans to back up data on lunar soil

How NASA plans to store critical data on the moon

December 18, 2024
10 privacy-friendly Big Tech alternatives

10 privacy-friendly Big Tech alternatives

How many services and apps do you use that belong to the Big Tech behemoths? Here are 10 alternatives that put your privacy first.

December 16, 2024
Why I used Incogni to wipe my info off the internet

Why I used Incogni to wipe my info off the internet

Data brokers and people-search sites eat up private data and sell it to anyone willing to pay. Here’s how to remove yours.

December 11, 2024
Poor offboarding is a cybersecurity risk

Small-biz tip: Don’t overlook this digital danger

Don’t leave your business vulnerable to cyberattacks. Poor offboarding practices can put your cybersecurity at risk, so follow these steps.

December 4, 2024
make money with online surveys

Surveys that can make you a ton of cash (really!)

Check out these survey sites to earn up to $100.

How to find the truths in privacy policies

Shortcut to reading annoying privacy policies

Don’t skip those important online privacy policies. Here are clever ways to speed up the process.

November 27, 2024
Are your smart devices tracking too much?

Are your smart devices tracking too much?

Your personal data is worth billions to insurance companies, marketing outfits, advertisers and hackers. Here are my tips for how to lock down your privacy.

November 21, 2024
Incogni: Remove personal data

How to remove personal data from data-broker sites (Spoiler: I use Incogni)

I’ll never forget when my son, Ian, asked me where in Los Angeles I lived. I told him I couldn’t remember — it was 30 years ago, and I lived there for maybe six months. A few minutes later, he called and had the address. It was available for free to anyone on the internet […]

October 23, 2024
USPS texting scam

Best way to stop spam texts for good

Tired of spam calls and texts? Here’s my easy solution to protect your personal info and stop annoying messages.

October 22, 2024
office cubicle security

3 security steps every small business needs to take right now

Small business security tips to protect you, your employees and your data from cybercriminals.

September 27, 2024
I wasted 36 hours trying to do it myself

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.

September 24, 2024
LastPass data breach

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.

August 30, 2024
Dangerous phone scam

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.

August 17, 2024
Fraud and identity warning: Protect your info in one simple step

Fraud and identity warning: Protect your info in one simple step

You won’t believe how many people are fraud and identity theft victims. I’ll break down some crazy numbers and share a way to protect your data.

July 31, 2024
Your worth on the Dark Web

Your worth on the Dark Web

It’s crazy how cheap someone can buy identity documents like your driver’s license online. Learn more about this shady data market and what you can do about it.

July 12, 2024
AT&T data breach

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.

May 13, 2024

How to deal with a cyberstalker

More victims of cyberstalking are reaching out to me for advice.

April 10, 2024
Your data is worth big money — and you can take it back

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

Easiest way to scrub your personal data from the internet.