Cyber Security

Many Americans now think it is riskier to make a credit card transaction at a brick-and-mortar retailer than via the internet, a smartphone or a tablet.  

More than 17 million Americans were victims of identity theft last year, and reports of breaches are so common that most just tune out the news. But that would be a mistake.

Most of us are unaware of just how much location sharing is going on with our smartphones. But once alerted — and reminded — we respond by limiting it.

Thieves often prey on victims during the holidays through a variety of schemes to take their information and their money.

Target. Home Depot. Michaels. And now, this Sony mess. The year 2014 will certainly be known as the year of the mega-hack, the year personal privacy took its first really big hit, right?

Whether frequenting your favorite stores or escaping the crowds by shopping online, scammers are on the lookout for unsuspecting customers.

Lots of services let you make in-store purchases with phones, but are they right for you?

While it’s hard to differential the real from the bogus reviews, experts say there are telltale signs to look out for.

You've heard about data thieves, but have you wondered what they do with it once it's stolen? 

Data breaches are becoming increasingly common--and experts don't expect that trend to end anytime soon. Here's what consumers face this year when it comes to protecting their identity. 

A massive theft of credit card data from Target's U.S. stores may have impacted 40 million accounts, one of the largest security breaches ever reported.

A massive theft of credit card data from Target's U.S. stores may have impacted 40 million accounts, one of the largest security breaches ever reported.

When your card data may have been stolen by hackers in a data breach, it's no time to panic, but do be vigilant and ready to take action if unauthorized charges show up.

When your card data may have been stolen by hackers in a data breach, it's no time to panic, but do be vigilant and ready to take action if unauthorized charges show up.

You know that little padlock in the corner of your web browser? Turns out your connection may not have been so secure, so it's time to change your passwords.

A move to strip Social Security numbers from military IDs is underway, but millions of old cards will leave soldiers vulnerable to ID thieves for years to come.

Divorce can wreak havoc on your finances, especially when a former spouse racked up a lot of debt during the marriage. 

Here are two simple rules to follow when developing hacker-proof passwords. 

You have more control over identity theft than you think you do.

It's become the norm for school districts to turn over sensitive student data to outside "cloud computing" companies, a practice that has ignited concerns about student privacy.