Wednesday, Jul 30

Following a massive data breach, the dating app Tea has suspended messaging to protect users against potential leaks of personal and sensitive information.

Thursday, Jun 19

A federal judge's ruling reinstates passport gender options for transgender Americans, allowing them to select "X" for non-binary identification.

Saturday, Apr 26

George Santos, former congressman, receives a seven-year prison sentence for wire fraud and identity theft after pleading guilty.

Thursday, Apr 10

The SSA reverses its plan for in-person identity checks, allowing phone verification starting April 14 amid rising fraud concerns.

Saturday, Apr 05

Federal prosecutors demand a 7-year prison sentence for George Santos, citing his extensive fraud and deception during and after his congressional tenure.

Friday, Mar 28

Social Security Administration delays in-person ID verification rule, responding to concerns from advocacy groups over accessibility for vulnerable populations.

Friday, Mar 21

Former Michigan coach Matt Weiss faces charges for hacking into student-athlete accounts to obtain intimate photographs and personal data.

Friday, Mar 21

Declassified JFK files reveal personal details of congressional staffers, raising identity theft concerns and prompting calls for better privacy protections.

Saturday, Mar 01

Iowa has become the first state to eliminate gender identity protections from its civil rights code, a controversial bill now signed into law by Governor Kim Reynolds.

Monday, Feb 24

Aurora Phelps is accused of a deadly romance scam, luring elderly men, drugging them, and stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars.