A new warning has been issued for Verizon users awaiting confirmation of the refunds or credits due following the U.S.

New year, new privacy rules. At least for Californians. Since Jan. 1, residents of the Golden State can use a new tool to request removal of their ...

Lawmakers are weighing a bill that would require age verification to access online adult content, with fines for data ...

Did you get a text from Verizon about a $20 account credit? You're not alone — and you're probably wondering whether it's ...

A federal judge has blocked Louisiana from enforcing a 2023 law requiring social media companies to verify the age of users, obtain parental consent and provide parental controls, saying it violates ...

Reddit is now testing a verification program on its platform. This is a similar verification program that most social media platforms already have, particularly for those who do not require ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Hackers are now using spyware to attack WhatsApp, Signal and other ...

What does YouTube verification actually mean? There are two types of verifications on YouTube: account verification and channel verification. Account verification: This is the typical authentication ...

A new feature on X has stirred confusion, anger and a wave of online sleuthing after users discovered that the platform was suddenly displaying the surprising locations where certain accounts are ...

From Spotify to YouTube, platforms now demand biometric proof of age. Experts warn that you could lose access—and your privacy—if the algorithms get it wrong. I've been covering the tech industry, ...

Google is backpedaling on its decision to introduce new identity verification rules for all developers, stating that it will also introduce accounts for limited app distribution and will allow users ...