Tag: security

Tech how-to: Check your phone for signs someone is watching

Worried someone is watching what you do? Check these settings on your phone.

Data brokers are cashing in, but you can stop them

How can you protect yourself? I’ll share tips to lock down your SSN before it’s too late.

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.

Larry Ellison, AI and a future right out of ‘1984’

The next phase of surveillance may be AI that watches, records and analyzes every single thing we do.

Tech how-to: 4 secret things your TV can do

Your TV isn’t just for watching Netflix or live sports!

Delete location sharing apps – How to share in the ones you use

More and more location-sharing apps have been caught selling your data to third parties. Here’s how to use the stuff built into your phone already.

Carmakers will charge for anything, including your safety

New cars cost an arm and a leg, and now some are charging for these extras, too.

Fitness apps are selling your privacy – how to protect your data

Have any fitness apps on your phone? Here’s just how much data these apps collect and how it’s sold off.

It’s time to replace your old router

That old router could be putting you at a security risk. I’ll share a few good options for every need and budget.

How to run a 5-minute privacy check on your phone

You don’t want anyone snooping on your phone. Do this quick privacy audit to keep out prying eyes.

A New Jersey family is living a nightmare

A frightening, new security attack is making the rounds.

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.

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

How NASA plans to back up data on lunar soil

How NASA plans to store critical data on the moon

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Shortcut to reading annoying privacy policies

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

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.