World, the iris-scanning company behind the chrome Orb, has partnered with Visa, Zoom, Tinder, Gap and Docusign. Your retina is officially a product. Here’s what changed.
Every swipe builds a profile. And it’s ending up in the hands of health insurers, data brokers and companies you’ve never heard of.
Google has a file on you. It lists your age, your income bracket, your health concerns and your relationship status. It’s been there the whole time. Here’s where to find it and exactly what to turn off.
Someone uses your insurance to get surgery. Now their blood type, their allergies, their diagnoses are in your medical file. Your doctor thinks that’s your history. It isn’t.
One click to clean your inbox. One click to hand criminals your password. Do you know which is which?
That “urgent” IRS message could cost you big. Here’s how to make sure your refund doesn’t land in a scammer’s bank account.
Your living room screen takes a screenshot every few seconds to build a profile on you. The Current exposes the ACR trackers in every major smart TV and shows you how to shut them down.
Selling a car without clearing your info is like selling an unlocked phone. Use these steps to erase your personal data, so no one drives away with it.
While you’re busy filling your cart, retailers are filling their databases with your personal data.
Let me tell you something that’ll make you look at your “loyalty perks” apps and programs a lot differently. You think you’re getting a deal along with points, rewards, a freebie here and there. But what you’re really signing up for is a machine that’s collecting, analyzing and monetizing you. I studied a new report […]
Kim K. in Calabasas, CA, asked if California’s new browser privacy law means she no longer needs Incogni, a sponsor of my national radio show. Great question. First, yes, I did check to see if that “K” stood for Kardashian. No response … yet. 😏 👨🏻⚖️ California’s new AB 566 law It forces browsers to […]
You mention Antarctica once. Just a throwaway joke near your phone, “Wouldn’t it be cool to go freeze my face off?” Suddenly, your phone, laptop, smart TV, smart speaker and even your fridge are pitching you parkas like it’s QVC Arctic Edition. 🥶 Chances are, you were hit by ultrasonic cross-device tracking. This high-frequency sound […]
With more than 500 million Alexa-enabled devices sold worldwide, odds are you’ve got one sitting on your counter or desk, quietly glowing, always listening. Ever mutter something like, “I need new jeans,” and suddenly your phone’s serving up Levi’s ads? Creepy coincidence or hot mic in action? Alexa is always in listening mode, waiting for […]
Every day, it feels like there’s another company saying, “Oops, we lost your info.” Feel helpless? Don’t. I’ve got some smart steps that help lock things down and keep creeps from using your info against you. Let’s jump in. 🔒 Change your username and passwords If hackers get one of your passwords, they’ll try it […]
Ever Googled yourself and thought, “What the heck is that doing online?” Old addresses, phone numbers and even the car you drive are all out there. Worse, it’s probably on some sketchy people search site or buried in a mountain of search results. I’ve been there too. After I went on a mission to wipe […]
Charles in San Antonio asked, “Kim, I have one of those smart thermostats. It must collect a lot of my data. Where does it all go?” Buckle up, Charles, because your thermostat might know more about you than your best friend, your doctor or your cat. If you’ve got a Nest, Ecobee or any of […]
You can freeze your credit. Change your password. Replace a stolen phone. But there’s one thing you can’t ever change: your DNA.
I have a second number on my phone. You should, too. Your main number? Keep that locked down for the important stuff — your bank, doctor’s office and family. But when you’re ordering takeout, signing up for a one-time deal or making an online purchase, why give out your real number? That’s where a second […]
You might not realize it, but airlines and cruise lines collect a lot of data, from your seat choice to the websites you browse on their Wi-Fi.
I was doing some research about Amazon and ran across a golden nugget I couldn’t wait to share with you. We all know Amazon tracks everything including what you browse, buy, watch and even ask Alexa. But here’s the surprise: You can download all of it. I’ll show you how. So, what kind of info […]
