Privacy & Security

Nancy Guthrie, 84, was abducted from her Tucson home on January 31. Her case reveals critical gaps in how older adults use technology to stay safe. Here's what to do.

Have you ever picked up your phone, opened Facebook, scrolled through your feed — and then put the phone down feeling just a little bit worse than when you picked it up? If that has happened to you, there is nothing wrong with you. What's happening has a name, it's backed by real science, and it is being done to you on purpose. You Are Seeing Everyone's Highlight Reel — Not Real Life When you post something on Facebook, what do you share? You post the birthday party, not the

Facebook knows you're depressed. They know before your spouse knows. Before your doctor knows. Maybe even before you fully admit it to yourself. And they are selling that information to the highest bidder. This is not a theory. It is documented, and if you are over 55, you need to understand exactly how this works. What Facebook Is Actually Tracking You've been told Facebook is a way to stay connected with family, share photos, and see what old friends are up to. Harmless fun

You're sitting at home planning a vacation to Hawaii. Your Alexa is on the counter, your Smart TV is on, and your phone is nearby. The very next day, you're flooded with ads for hotels in Hawaii. Is that a coincidence? Absolutely not, and today we're going to talk about exactly why it happens and what you can do about it right now. What Your Smart Home Devices Are Really Collecting Most people think smart speakers only listen when you say the wake word. The truth is far more