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What kind of personal data does Amazon Alexa collect?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Amazon wants your data to build a shopping and advertisement profile, not sell it to the highest bidder.

Facebook never earned your trust and now we're all paying the price
By Derek Kessler published
There was no Facebook data breach. You gave them the data, and they gave it away — all according to plan.

Microsoft testing new Windows 10 privacy settings setup experience with Insiders
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Microsoft is testing out a new setup experience for privacy settings in the latest Windows 10 Insider build on the Fast ring.

Equifax says personal data of 143 million customers exposed in cyber attack
By Mikah Sargent last updated
Equifax says a cyber attack leveraged against the company has exposed the personal data of approximately 143 million U.S. consumers.

Why sharing too much online can be a costly mistake
By Cale Hunt published
Whether you're a social media superstar or not, you still might be sharing too much online.

Learn how to preserve your privacy in Windows 10 with this complimentary eBook
By Brent Zaniewski published
Improving the Windows 10 experience is paramount, but choosing exactly what data we share with Microsoft is a tune we can all sing to.

Here is why torrent trackers banning Windows 10 is naïve and premature
By Daniel Rubino published
Evidently some low-level torrent trackers are banning Windows 10 due to paranoia over the new OS.

Microsoft, Apple, and Google urge President Obama to throw support behind smartphone encryption
By Joseph Keller published
Microsoft, Apple, and Google are among the technology companies and security experts calling for President Obama to reject proposals that would compromise security and encryption on smartphones.
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