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Download Consumer Reports' Permission Slip app to take control of your data.
If you suspect that you’re a victim of identity theft, follow these steps to limit the damage.
If an attacker has taken control of your accounts, follow these steps to regain access.
You can reduce online tracking by using browser extensions. Learn more here.
Consumer Report’s Security Planner is a free, easy-to-use guide to help you stay safer online. It provides personalized recommendations and expert advice on topics such as keeping social media accounts from being compromised, locking down devices such as smartphones to home security cameras, and reducing intrusive tracking by websites.
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Protect your online activities by encrypting your connections to the websites you visit. Learn how.
Internet-connected security cameras can be accessed by attackers to spy on you. These simple steps will help prevent that.
Choose what you share with others and how companies display your data.
Removing old accounts takes time but will lower your risk of compromise.
Consumer Reports experts like Steve Blair test digital products for data security, privacy, and protection so you don't have to.
We rate products for security and privacy so you can choose the ones to make your digital life more secure.
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Learn how to choose and set up your connected products to stay safe and secure.
Securing your smart speaker and adjusting your privacy settings can minimize the amount of information collected by the manufacturer, and minimize the risk of an attacker gaining access to your recordings, smart devices, and more. Learn how to secure your smart speaker.
Baby monitors are a great way to check in on little ones, and following a few simple tips can help keep your devices safe from intruders. Learn how to secure your baby monitor.
Securing your smart TV and related components can prevent attacks on your home network. You can also turn off automatic content recognition to minimize the amount of data collected on your viewing habits. Learn how to secure your smart TV.
We research, report, and work with consumers, companies and policymakers in Washington, D.C. and statehouses across the country to help build a fair and just digital marketplace.
Consumer Reports compared the apps offered by Albert, Ally, Chime, Current, and Varo
with those from traditional banks.
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Where you live says a lot about how protected you are while online, as shown in CR's
interactive map. But protections may be on the way.
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Even celebrities, politicians, and business leaders unintentionally leave their data public on the app.
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