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The San Francisco 49ers said the names and Social Security numbers of nearly 21,000 people were stolen in a breach of the NFL team’s computer systems earlier this year. The acknowledgement was made in a required data breach notification filed with the state of Maine. According to the filing, which references a notification made to consumers …

Using a VPN, or a virtual private network, is one of the easiest ways to keep your web browsing habits and online information private. It’s true that standalone VPNs offer the best overall protection, but they can also be pricey. If you’re just looking for something simple that will add an extra layer of web security, you should consider using a …

Samsung said Friday that the personal information of some of its customers was stolen from its US computer systems earlier this year. In a notice to customers, the South Korea-based tech giant said that in July an unauthorized person acquired information from the systems. In early August, Samsung determined through its investigation that some customer data was compromised.  The company …

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. Apple’s next iPhone may have a new-look cutout on its screen for its cameras and privacy indicators, various outlets are reporting. The design is expected to be revealed at next week’s Apple event.  The iPhone 14 Pro is rumored …

These days there are a lot of virtual private network providers to choose from, so how do you know you’re getting service from a good one? We spend a lot of time testing VPN providers across a variety of variables — including speed, security and privacy — and compiling our list of the best VPN services. One of our favorites is even …

What’s happening McAfee researchers spotted five Chrome extensions that were tracking user browser activity without their knowledge. They were downloaded a combined 1.4 million times before Google removed them from its store. Why it matters Keeping malicious extensions completely out is a close-to-impossible task, so consumers need to be cautious when installing any kind of browser extension. Google removed a …

While there are plenty of pricey virtual private networks, or VPNs, out there, getting a cornerstone digital privacy tool for mobile and desktop doesn’t have to damage your wallet. Even though it can be tempting to opt for a free VPN when you’re strapped for cash, we advise against them since they’re often less safe (we do recommend sampling premium services for free, …

President Joe Biden and the US Department of Education are slated to begin implementing a long-awaited student loan forgiveness program but, ahead of the plan’s roll-out, many borrowers may be targeted by malicious actors with an agenda. Biden’s relief program would extend the ongoing student loan payment freeze until Dec. 31, canceling up to $20,000 in federal student loan debts for …

The majority of calls I receive on my phone aren’t from my friends and family or coworkers. No, instead they’re from scammers and telemarketers, notifying me that I’ve “won the lottery” or simply pretending to be the IRS and threatening me to pay up. It’s why I don’t pick up any phone numbers I don’t easily recognize, even if it …

Threats to your personal data have grown more common in recent years, and they’re unlikely to subside anytime soon. There were a record number of data breaches last year, and cases in the first quarter of this year have risen by 14% since last year. At this rate, data breaches will soon be as common as houseplants in a millennial’s …