A new poll by CreditCards.com found that 92 percent of Americans have taken at least one big data security risk in the past year.

This year was laden with cybersecurity challenges pertaining to “opportunistic attackers” and attempts to compromise individuals’ computers for credentials and financial information harvesting.

Bad habits die hard, according to SplashData’s eighth annual list of Worst Passwords of the Year.

Despite gradual industry acceptance of two-factor authentication (2FA), many consumer websites still don’t provide a full set of 2FA options—including easily accessible and clear-cut information for users—according to a recent study.

A proposed bill in the New York State Senate would mean that anyone wanting to buy a gun or renew their gun permit will be subject to a review of their internet history and social media accounts.

Despite almost half of U.S. consumers (49 percent) believing their security habits make them vulnerable to information fraud or identity theft, 51 percent admit to reusing passwords/PINs across multiple accounts such as email, computer log in, phone passcode, and bank accounts.

California has passed legislation that sets higher security standards for internet-connected devices.

A new law in New Zealand means that travelers can be fined thousands of dollars if they refuse to allow border officials access to their phone.