This new tool lets you see how much of your data is exposed online - and it's free

ZDNET Even if you're not online often and are cautious about your personal information, there's a good chance you have a digital footprint that exposes your data. At best, nefarious actors can use this data to bombard your phone and email with spam. At worst, they can use it to scam you and steal money. Also: 9 ways to delete yourself from the internet That's why it's important to keep an eye on how much of your information has been exposed online. A new, free tool from ExpressVPN lets you do just that. How to use ExpressVPN's data removal tool To use the tool, you'll enter your first and last name, age, city, and state. ExpressVPN will check 68 different data broker sites to see what information of yours is listed on these sites -- including your name, location, relatives, phone number, and email address. Also: When you should use a VPN - and when you shouldn't When I searched for my legal name, the one I never use to sign up for online services, the tool only returned one resu ... Read full article.