How to Spot a Dangerous Chrome Extension: 5 Red Flags If you use Google Chrome, you’ve almost certainly installed browser extensions. Ad blockers, grammar checkers, coupon finders, note-taking tools — they promise convenience and extra functionality. But a recent security incident shows that these small pieces of software can also become backdoors into your accounts. ...
Don’t Tell Your AI Chatbot These 5 Things to Protect Your Money Introduction Chatbots based on large language models—like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, or Microsoft Copilot—have become a go‑to for quick answers, creative writing, and even casual conversation. But as their use has soared, so have concerns about what users are unwittingly handing over. A recent column in The Washington Post warns that revealing certain types of information to an AI assistant can put your finances at risk. This is not about the chatbots malevolently stealing data; it’s about how shared information can be stored, accessed by others, or used to impersonate you. Below is a practical look at what you should avoid telling any AI chatbot, and why. ...
OpenAI’s New Privacy Filter: What It Does and How to Use It Enterprises have been eager to integrate large language models into internal workflows, but concerns about data leakage—especially of personally identifiable information (PII)—have slowed adoption. In late April 2026, OpenAI quietly released a privacy filter designed to detect and block PII before it reaches its models. This feature, available for ChatGPT Enterprise and certain API tiers, addresses one of the biggest compliance headaches for IT managers and data privacy officers. ...
The Hidden Danger of Chrome Extensions: How ‘Productivity Tools’ Can Spy on You If you use Chrome, you probably have a handful of extensions installed. Maybe a password manager, an ad blocker, a grammar checker, or something that helps you save articles to read later. They seem harmless, even helpful. But over the past year, security researchers have documented a steady rise in malicious extensions that look like legitimate productivity tools but quietly steal data, inject ads, or act as backdoors into corporate networks. ...
How to Choose a To-Do List App That Keeps Your Tasks Private Your to-do list probably contains more sensitive information than you think — project deadlines, personal goals, medical appointments, financial tasks, even passwords saved as notes. Yet most people give little thought to how these apps handle that data. The convenience of syncing across devices often comes with a trade-off: your task list may be visible to the app company, its advertisers, or worse, a data breach. ...
Stop Using Risky Chrome Extensions: How to Spot a Backdoor Before It’s Too Late Browser extensions are one of those features that seem harmless. You install a grammar checker, a coupon finder, or a tab manager, and it quietly runs in the background. But over the past year, security researchers have documented a sharp increase in attacks where legitimate-looking Chrome extensions are used as entry points into personal and corporate networks. A March 2026 report from Security Boulevard detailed how so-called productivity tools have become a preferred vector for attackers, especially in enterprise environments. The problem isn’t new, but it is getting worse. ...
Which To-Do List App Keeps Your Data Safe? A Security-Focused Guide to the Top 3 for 2026 Every year, review sites like Wirecutter pick the best to-do list apps based on features, usability, and reliability. But for most of us, the conversation stops there. We download the top-rated app and start ticking off tasks without ever checking what happens to the personal information we put into it. ...
Are Your Chrome Extensions Spying on You? How to Spot a Backdoored Productivity Tool If you use Chrome for work, chances are you’ve installed a handful of extensions—grammar checkers, note-taking helpers, password managers, scheduling assistants. They promise to save time and reduce friction. But not all of them are what they seem. ...
OpenAI Privacy Filter: A new tool to keep your personal data safe from AI leaks If you’ve ever pasted a document into ChatGPT or another AI tool, you’ve probably wondered: What happens to the names, addresses, and phone numbers I accidentally leave in there? That concern is real. When you upload a resume, a medical note, or a client contract, you’re trusting the AI provider with whatever personal information it contains. OpenAI’s answer to that problem is now available as an open‑source tool called the OpenAI Privacy Filter, announced on April 22, 2026. ...
The Best To-Do List Apps of 2026: Which One Actually Keeps You on Track? Every year, Wirecutter publishes its carefully tested recommendations for the best to-do list apps. The 2026 edition is no exception, and it’s a useful starting point if you’re looking to update your task management tool. But beyond features like natural language input, calendar integration, and cross-platform sync, there’s another layer worth considering: how your data is handled and protected. ...