Plain-language articles that explain the why behind online safety: how scams work on the mind, where your data goes, which common beliefs are myths, and what really matters. For step-by-step help, see our how-to guides in each section.
Stolen data doesn’t disappear after a breach. It’s sold, combined and reused for years. Here’s the life cycle of stolen data and the few steps that protect you whichever company is breached next.
Talked about tents and now you see tent ads? Research hasn’t found apps secretly recording conversations. Here’s how ad targeting really works and the settings that give you control.
Scammers who know your name and address haven’t been watching you. Here’s where they really get personal details (breaches, data brokers, public records and social media) and how to shrink your footprint.
Incognito mode doesn’t make you anonymous, and the padlock doesn’t mean a site is safe. Ten common online safety myths, what’s actually true, and what to do instead.
Scams aren’t intelligence tests, they’re pressure tests. Here’s the psychology scammers use, why it works on careful people, and the habits that break the spell.