Digital Privacy

Shop smart this Father’s Day and Prime Day: How to spot and avoid online scams Intro Father’s Day and Amazon Prime Day are now upon us, and retailers expect record spending. That also means scammers are working overtime. Every year, phishing emails, fake websites, and too-good-to-be-true deals circulate widely during these shopping events. The Federal Trade Commission and the Better Business Bureau typically see spikes in fraud reports around major sales days. This article covers the most common scams and concrete steps you can take to keep your money and personal information safe. ...

Your Privacy Tools Aren’t Ready for AI-Powered Threats—Here’s How to Fix Them If you still rely on the same password manager, VPN, or browser privacy settings you set up two or three years ago, your defenses against today’s cyber threats are probably weaker than you think. The reason isn’t that those tools have stopped working—it’s that the attackers have upgraded their game using generative AI. ...

How to Spot and Avoid Scams During Prime Day and Father’s Day Sales If you’re planning to shop for Father’s Day or jump into Prime Day deals, you’re not alone. Analysts predict record spending this year, which means both legitimate retailers and scammers will be competing for your attention. The difference is that scammers don’t want your business—they want your money and personal information. Here’s what you need to know to shop safely. ...

Your Old Privacy Settings Won’t Cut It: How to Update for the AI Era If you still rely on privacy settings you set years ago—like blocking third‑party cookies in your browser or disabling location tracking on your phone—you may be underestimating how fast cybercriminals have adapted. AI tools now let attackers automatically find software vulnerabilities, craft convincing phishing messages, and even clone voices. The World Economic Forum recently warned that updating data privacy tools is a necessary step to reduce risk in this new environment. Here’s what has changed and what you can actually do about it. ...

How to Update Your Privacy Tools for the AI Era: Practical Steps to Cut Cybersecurity Risk The same artificial intelligence that powers helpful chatbots and image generators is now being used by attackers to write convincing phishing emails, craft realistic voice scams, and probe for software weaknesses faster than ever before. The World Economic Forum recently published a piece on how updating data privacy tools can help reduce cybersecurity risk in this new environment. For everyday users, the advice is straightforward but worth revisiting: the tools you already use—VPNs, password managers, ad blockers—may need a refresh, and a few new ones can make a meaningful difference. ...

Privacy-Focused AI for Creatives: How to Protect Your Work and Data Creative professionals have embraced generative AI for tasks that range from drafting copy to generating images and editing video. But as adoption has grown, so have concerns about what happens to the material you feed into these tools. Mainstream AI services often collect usage data, and many enforce content filters that block certain kinds of prompts or outputs. For writers, designers, and artists who handle unpublished work or client-sensitive material, that’s a real risk. ...

How to Update Your Privacy Tools for AI-Powered Cyber Threats AI is making cyber attacks faster, more convincing, and harder to detect. Automated phishing, deepfake voice or video scams, and AI-generated malware are no longer hypothetical — they are already in the wild. According to the World Economic Forum, AI-powered cyber attacks increased by more than 30% in the past year. For the average person, that means the privacy tools and habits that worked a few years ago may no longer be enough. Here is what has changed and how you can adjust. ...

Nearly 1 in 3 Americans Have Been Scammed While Shopping Online: How to Protect Yourself If you’ve ever clicked “Buy Now” on a deal that felt a little too good to be true, you’re not alone. According to a November 2025 study from the Pew Research Center, about a third of Americans say they’ve experienced an online shopping scam. With holiday shopping in full swing, that number is a reminder to slow down and check before you check out. ...

Update Your Privacy Tools to Keep Up With AI‑Driven Threats Cybercriminals have always adapted quickly, but the arrival of generative AI has changed the pace. Automated phishing emails, deepfake voice calls, and credential‑stuffing attacks that used to take hours can now be launched in minutes. According to the World Economic Forum, AI is helping attackers “expose system flaws” faster than ever before. For the average person, that means the privacy tools you set up a year or two ago may already be out of date. ...

How to Upgrade Your Privacy Tools to Protect Against AI-Powered Cyberattacks Cybercriminals are no longer just guessing passwords or sending clumsy scam emails. They now use AI to craft convincing phishing messages, clone voices, and automate attacks at scale. The same technology that powers chatbots and image generators is being repurposed to break into accounts and steal personal data. The good news: you don’t need to become a security expert to defend yourself. But you do need to review and update the privacy tools you already use. ...