Your safety online actually begins with taking steps offline, says Chicago Sun-Times business contributor Chris Casacchia.

When it comes to trying to stop your private information from being sold online, reading the fine print before hitting "agree" can make a world of difference.

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I almost fell for a convincing phishing scam, even with strong security in place. Learn how to spot and stop online scammers.

New Android malware hijacks contacts, mimics banks, and steals crypto via fake Facebook ads. Beware of Crocodilus.

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The companies, also known as data brokers, buy and sell Americans’ personal information, like phone numbers and addresses.

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Officials in several states took precautions Saturday to remove legislators' personal information from online directories.

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