April 4, 2026

Your internet provider can see every show you watch. And they’re using it against you.

You’re paying $80 a month for internet. Your provider is watching exactly what you do with it and quietly punishing you for it. Here’s what’s happening inside your connection.

March 28, 2026

Isn’t my browser’s built-in password saver good enough?

Joe in Phoenix uses Google to save his passwords and wants to know why he’d need anything else. Fair question. Here’s the honest answer.

March 26, 2026

I mentioned Google Calendar scams on the show. The response was enormous. Here’s everything you wanted to know.

A fake meeting invite shows up on your calendar. Looks completely real. One tap on the link inside and your Google account is gone.

March 12, 2026

13 apps already on your phone that are spying on you

You didn’t download spyware. You downloaded a flashlight app and a free game. Same thing, it turns out.

February 21, 2026

Your password habit is an open door for hackers. Here’s the fix that takes 5 minutes

84% of Americans don’t use a unique password for every account, and hackers are counting on it. Here’s what credential stuffing is, why most password managers are junk and the one I trust with my own logins.

February 20, 2026

Someone just looked at you and pulled up your name, job and home address. You didn’t notice.

Meta is adding facial recognition to its Ray-Ban smart glasses. Anyone wearing a pair of sunglasses can look at you and instantly pull up your personal details. Here’s how to protect yourself.

November 2, 2025

Stop saving passwords in browsers, seriously

I got an email from a listener named Jim K., and it’s the kind of note that sticks with you. “I checked Have I Been Pwned and found one account breached twice, another nine times, and another five times. I keep my usernames and passwords in Notes. I don’t let websites store my credit card […]

October 28, 2025

Why your VPN isn’t enough

“Hi, Kim, I’ve heard you talk about VPNs. Will using one make me anonymous online?” — Dennis in Texas Great question, Dennis, and one a lot of people ask. A VPN (virtual private network) is one of the best tools for privacy, but it’s not a magic invisibility cloak. There’s a lot of hype out […]

April 24, 2025

This 15-digit code is your stolen phone insurance

If your smartphone was ever lost or stolen, would you know what to do? Lock it remotely, call your carrier or use a tracking app. That’s a start.

April 23, 2025

The $55K FaceTime car scam

Even smart shoppers can get taken; here’s how to make sure you don’t.

April 20, 2025

Check your kid’s phone for this app now

Briana from Houston is like so many moms I know. She’s busy, loving and doing everything she can to raise smart, safe kids in a digital world that changes faster than you can hit “update.” She told me that when her 12-year-old daughter asked to download an app called Zepeto, it seemed harmless enough. Create […]

March 30, 2025

Tax scams 2025: Tricks, tactics and how to stay safe

The phone rings, and it’s an agent from your local IRS office with bad news. Someone filed in your name. But don’t worry, they can help you sort it out in just a few minutes. Now, what’s your Social Security number? You read my newsletters, so hopefully you read that and thought, “Nope, it’s a […]

February 6, 2025
Data brokers are cashing in, but you can stop them

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.

January 22, 2025

How apps you use got hijacked into selling your location

I’ll walk through how it happened and what you can do to secure your info.

January 21, 2025

6 signs your vacation rental is a scam

Booking a rental property for your next vacation? There’s a scam for that!

January 17, 2025

Wait, are public phone chargers dangerous?

A few clever ways to keep your devices juiced without fear of being infected with malware

January 14, 2025
wi-fi router security

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.

January 13, 2025

Free VPN risk: Check this list of 9 infected apps

Free is tempting, but when it comes to VPNs, it’s such a bad choice.

January 9, 2025
signs your passwords are compromised

A New Jersey family is living a nightmare

A frightening, new security attack is making the rounds.

January 8, 2025
Every parent should read this

Every parent should read this

Kids are such big targets online — here’s how to keep yours safe.