Internet scammers, scorned lovers turned stalkers, greedy salespeople, and shady organizations are looking for your private information. Your online activity is a blazing beacon inviting unwanted data ...

Don't sit around saying "it'll never happen to me" while your personal data is traded around the internet and becomes an increasing threat to your privacy, security, and finances. Delete it today.

Whether to protect against identity theft, to protect our privacy or to regain control over our information, there are numerous reasons for wanting to delete personal data from the internet. And there ...

When it comes to keeping an online presence, privacy and security is paramount. But you might be unaware of how much of your personal information and data is actually floating around online. And all ...

Try searching your full name online right now and see what surfaces. Within a few clicks, you’re likely seeing your home address, phone number, age, and even details about family members. If that’s ...

Data brokers who sell them as part of personal profiles People search sites like Whitepages or Spokeo Data breaches from social media, shopping, or gaming accounts Public records tied to your name and ...

It sounds impossible and it ultimately is, but you can get surprisingly close to deleting yourself from the internet in 2025. Here’s how. There are many reasons you might want to “delete yourself” ...

Mary-Elisabeth is an associate writer on CNET's How-To team. She's a recent graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill's English Department, and resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. On the How-To team, she covers a ...

With the calendar about to turn over into the burning dumpster fire that is an election year in the United States, you may be staring at Twitter with a deep hatred for your online existence. The ...

This article is sponsored by Incogni. Product choices and opinions expressed are from the sponsor and do not reflect the views of MakeUseOf editorial staff. If you've ever searched for your name on ...