With the internet being a treasure trove of information, it is easy to forget that it can also be a Pandora’s box of personal data exposure. Misuse of this data can lead to alarming situations like ...

Mathematician Clive Humby declared data to be the “new oil” all the way back in 2006. The comparison holds up in terms of value, “mining” practices, and the impact of both resources. The data broker ...

Don't sit around saying "it'll never happen to me" while your personal data is traded around the internet and becomes an increasing threat to your privacy, security, and finances. Delete it today.

Mary-Elisabeth is an associate writer on CNET's How-To team. She's a recent graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill's English Department, and resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. On the How-To team, she covers a ...

Try searching your full name online right now and see what surfaces. Within a few clicks, you’re likely seeing your home address, phone number, age, and even details about family members. If that’s ...

Whether to protect against identity theft, to protect our privacy or to regain control over our information, there are numerous reasons for wanting to delete personal data from the internet. And there ...

With data brokers making big money by selling your personal details, it’s never been easier for bad actors to get access to your phone number, email address, physical address, and even sensitive data ...

Type your name into Google. Chances are, you’ll see more than just your social media profiles. Old addresses, phone numbers, even relatives’ names may appear on websites you’ve never heard of. Now ...

You can now request to have your sensitive personal information removed from appearing in Google search results. The removal may not scrub it from the web entirely, though. If you’ve ever Googled ...