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How to Use 'Have I Been Pwned' to See If Your Data Was Compromised

CR shows you how to use Have I Been Pwned to see if your personal info is in a data breach.

More Than a Quarter of People Find Serious Mistakes in Their Credit Reports, Study Shows

A CR study with 4,000 consumers reveals that many found srious errors in their credit reports. Here's what you can do to keep your credit safe.

What to Do If You're Concerned About the T-Mobile Data Breach

The T-Mobile data breach exposed the personal data of almost 50 million consumers. Consumer Reports shows you how to safeguard your information in the wake of this incident involving the wireless carrier.

The Data Breach Next Door

A Consumer Reports investigation shows that data breaches at small businesses should worry you just as much breaches at huge companies. Here’s how to stay safe.

Protect Yourself From a Hospital Data Breach

Some hospitals are more vulnerable to a data breach than others. Consumer Reports shows you what to do to protect your information.

Americans Want Much More Online Privacy Protection Than They’re Getting

Americans wants governments to do much more to keep their data private and prevent companies from misusing it, a new CR survey finds.

Keep Your Home Safe and Secure

Consumer Reports shows how to protect your home and family, sharing preventive measures and smart security products to help you safeguard your biggest asset.

Does Your State Care About Your Digital Privacy?

Only 18 states have passed laws to protect consumers' digital privacy, and even many of those fall short, as shown in CR's interactive map.

Free Weekly Credit Reports May Stop by the End of the Year

The free weekly credit reports you can get from Equifax, Experian, and Transunion could go away. Consumer Reports shows how to check your credit if the free program ends.

Want to Dump Your Yahoo Email? Here's How

Want to move from Yahoo email to another provider? The process can be confusing. Consumer Reports shows you how to switch from any kind of email account.

Guide to Digital Security & Privacy

Over 2 Billion Stolen Emails and Passwords Surface Online

Nearly 2.2 billion stolen emails and passwords have now surfaced online, according to new research. Consumer Reports explains how to protect yourself.

If the Doctor Asks for Your Social Security Number, Do This

Consumer Reports shows you how to protect your privacy and still get treatment if your doctor asks for your Social Security Number.

How Facebook Shared Data With Partners Without You Knowing

The New York Times reports today that Facebook granted more than 150 partners access to users' private data without proper consent. Consumer Reports explains how Facebook shared data and what you can do about it.

66 Ways to Protect Your Privacy Right Now

There’s plenty you can do to protect your privacy and prevent hackers and intrusive companies from capturing your data. Consumer Reports brings you easy, effective solutions.

Your Guide to the Encryption Debate

Encryption could soon be central to debates over consumer concerns from data breaches to product safety. Here's the Consumer Reports guide to the issue.