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Comparitech is a consumer-focused platform designed to offer valuable resources, tools, reviews, and comparisons aimed at enhancing online cyber security and privacy for users in the US, UK, and beyond. Established in 2015, our dedicated team of 30 professionals—including security researchers, writers, developers, and editors—explores a broad spectrum of cyber security topics. We rigorously evaluate and review various products, such as VPNs, password managers, identity theft protection services, antivirus software, network monitoring tools, firewalls, and more. With millions of visitors to Comparitech.com, we have built a reputation for helping individuals make informed choices when it comes to selecting cyber security solutions.

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Twitter privacy settings: A guide to secure your X account

5 days ago | comparitech.com | Ray Walsh

Want to know how to change privacy settings on X (formerly Twitter)? Many people enjoy using X for personal or professional reasons, but they don’t always know how to make their Twitter secure. Following Elon Musk’s changes, Twitter’s privacy and security settings became more confusing, especially for users switching between iPhone, Android, and desktop.
Paypal vs Venmo security: Which is more secure?

2 weeks ago | comparitech.com | Ray Walsh

PayPal vs Venmo: Which is more secure? Choosing an online payment service isn’t just about convenience. Whether you’re paying for online shopping or accepting payments from clients, you should know whether PayPal or Venmo is more secure. People often ask us: Is PayPal safe? (And is Venmo safe?) In this guide, we’ve answered these critical payment app security questions. Our PayPal vs.
Sensata notifies victims of ransomware data breach that compromised SSNs, financial and medical info

3 weeks ago | comparitech.com | Paul Bischoff

Industrial tech maker Sensata yesterday confirmed it notified victims of an April 2025 data breach that compromised the following personal info:NamesSocial Security numbersTax ID numbersGovernment-issued ID numbersFinancial account infoPayment card infoMedical infoHealth insurance infoDates of birthSensata has not publicly disclosed the total number of victims, but Maine’s attorney general reports the company notified 362 people in that state alone.
Payne County, OK Sheriff confirms ransomware attack, tells residents to protect accounts

3 weeks ago | comparitech.com | Paul Bischoff

The Payne County Sherriff’s Office in Oklahoma this week confirmed it was hit by a ransomware attack last month. One June 3, 2025, the Sheriff’s Office announced that anyone who filed a report prior to May 15 should monitor their credit reports and bank accounts, issue fraud alerts, and change passwords. “The cyberattack has had no impact on the office’s critical function of providing public safety services to the residents of Payne County.
Clark County, WA notifies 76K people of data breach that compromised SSNs, payment cards, and more

3 weeks ago | comparitech.com | Paul Bischoff

The Clark County, WA government this week confirmed it notified 76,253 people of an October 2023 data breach that compromised the following personal info:NamesSocial Security numbersFinancial account infoPayment card infoMedical and health insurance infoGovernment-issued ID numbersDates of birthThe attack crippled Clark County’s website on October 21, 2023. The website was restored 10 days later.
North Carolina clinics notify 23K people of data breach; SSNs, financial and medical info leaked

3 weeks ago | comparitech.com | Paul Bischoff

Compassion Health Care in North Carolina this week confirmed it notified 23,282 people of a March 2025 data breach that compromised the following patient info: Names Social Security numbers Driver’s license numbers Health insurance info Claims info Clinical/diagnostic info Addresses Phone numbers Dates of birth And the following employee info: Names Social Security numbers Financial account info Bank and routing numbers Income info Addresses Dates of birth On March 18, one day after the...
Next Step Healthcare data breach leaks patients' SSNs, medical records, and credit cards

3 weeks ago | comparitech.com | Paul Bischoff

Next Step Healthcare in Massachusetts over the weekend confirmed it notified thousands of patients of a June 2024 data breach that compromised the following personal info:Social Security numbersMedical recordsFinancial account detailsDrivers’ licensesCredit and debit card numbersAt time of writing, two states have disclosed how many of their residents were compromised in the breach: 10,041 in Massachusetts and 1,697 in New Hampshire.
OmniRide bus service notifies victims of data breach claimed by ransomware gang

4 weeks ago | comparitech.com | Paul Bischoff

OmniRide this week confirmed it notified victims of a December 2024 data breach that compromised their personal information. Potomac & Rappahannock Transportation Commission, which provides the OmniRide public bus service in the Washington, D.C. suburban area, has not disclosed what data or how many people were compromised yet. Ransomware gang Fog took credit for the breach in January 2025, saying it stole 7.2 GB of financial data and HR documents. OmniRide has not verified Fog’s claim.
Can Wi-Fi owners see what sites I visit on my phone?

4 weeks ago | comparitech.com | Ray Walsh

Can wifi owner see what sites I visit? Quick answer? Yes. Whether you’re using your phone on home wifi, public wifi, or at work, your online activity could be tracked. Even if you use incognito mode, the wifi owner (network administrator) could access router logs to monitor the domain names you visit. Network metadata includes all connected devices, which apps you use, and how much data is transferred during each session. The good news? Wifi bills don’t show your browsing history.
Hackers give Botetourt County Schools 2 weeks to pay ransom after cyber attack

4 weeks ago | comparitech.com | Paul Bischoff

Ransomware gang Qilin today took credit for a cyber attack on Botetourt County Public Schools earlier this month and demanded the district pay a ransom by June 12, 2025. On May 13, 2025, superintendent Jonathan Russ sent a message to families in the Virginia school district saying that a cybersecurity incident disrupted some of the district’s IT systems. Qilin took credit for the attack on its website, saying it stole 315 GB of data from Botetourt County Public Schools.