Every day, we tap and swipe on our favorite apps without a second thought. But have we ever paused to consider what happens to our data in the process? From social media platforms to fitness trackers, ...

Before Kim Slingerland downloaded the "Fun Kid Racing" app for her then-5-year-old son, Shane, she checked to make sure it was in the family section of the Google Play store and rated as ...

You might not think twice about that flashlight app you downloaded or the cute game your grandkids recommended. Yet with a single tap, your private data could travel ...

Companies generate massive profits from people's information, with experts describing user data as "the new oil".

Travel companies share passenger data with third parties during holidays, but travelers can protect themselves by removing ...

AI apps are all the rage in 2025, but a new study looked into exactly how much data they are collecting, and spoiler alert, it’s a lot. Since ChatGPT, every business under the sun has been jumping on ...

Online cycling apps seem harmless and fun – but what most cyclists don’t realise is that many of them also collect data that thieves, stalkers and others can exploit. Tires are inflated. The chain is ...

If you have a smartphone and spend any time on the internet, it's likely that at least some of your personal data has been collected, shared, and sold at some point. Many apps you use every day are ...

Why would an airline want to know your ethnicity? Or look at the photos on your phone? How about access to your microphone? How about the permission to send text messages on your behalf? Cybernews ...

Mobile devices have become central to how we work, communicate, and collaborate – which means they are now a major source of ...