PRIVACY

A survey shows Americans are split on their belief if access to the internet is a right or a privilege, but universally agree they are concerned about online privacy and security.

Blocking or unblocking someone on Instagram is easy.

A number of new tools help users hide their browser activity from ISPs by using digital noise.

Facebook has reportedly been tracking posts and comments to gather information about users' emotional state, and using it to target young and potentially vulnerable users.

Hackers could steal your private information through your social media accounts. Protect yourself with these seven tips.

More than 20 models of Linksys routers were found to be vulnerable to security exploits that can knock users off the internet or put sensitive information at risk, security researchers say.

A Republican congressman told his constituents “nobody’s got to use the internet” in defense of his decision to vote to roll back broadband privacy rules. Meanwhile, the Republican-led FCC is preparing to loosen requirements that help guarantee access to broadband for businesses.

Searches of cell phones and electronic devices have nearly doubled in the last year, data published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection show.

Microsoft follows other tech companies and releases its first National Security Letter received from the FBI in transparency report.

A new Uber update lets you keep your trips private by letting you plug in cross streets instead of actual addresses.

Providers are reporting big increases in traffic since the repeal of the Broadband Consumer Privacy Rules.

A large minority of Americans have been more cautious about their emails in the wake of the 2016 U.S. Presidential election, but few are taking cyber security seriously.

A number of Senate Democrats have signed on to a letter sent to internet service providers asking for information about company privacy policies and details about user data usage.

A class action lawsuit filed against tech companies including Twitter and Yelp for accessing the contacts of users without permission would net affected users $0.53.

A study conducted by Virginia Tech found Android apps can communicate with one another and share user data without permission.

The New York State Court of Appeals ruled against Facebook on Tuesday, rejecting the company's attempts to challenge bulk search warrants that required turning over user data and information.

In March, the U.S. senate voted to allow internet service providers to collect and sell user data.

The extreme vetting bill cites the 2014 Supreme Court case Riley v. California, which found law enforcement required a warrant to search an electronic device belonging to a person upon their arrest.

A new poll finds most adults in the United Kingdom are willing to sacrifice personal privacy in exchange for security, but the trade-off isn't that clear.

Apple has decided to refund some users of its newly acquired automation app, called Workflow. Here’s why.

The resolution passed by the Congress Monday prohibits the FCC from passing any other privacy restrictions that would protect customers’ data.