Tech 1 day ago New Evite phishing scam uses emotional event invitations to target victims Scammers create fake Evite invitations that mimic legitimate event emails, requiring users to verify senders and use antivirus software for protection.
Tech 2 days ago This Chrome VPN extension secretly spies on you Chrome extension spyware disguised as a free VPN service highlights security risks after it captured private browsing data from trusted sites.
Cybercrime 3 days ago Hacker exploits AI chatbot in cybercrime spree Anthropic investigates alarming AI abuse case where hacker automated entire cybercrime campaign using Claude, stealing sensitive data from defense and healthcare firms.
Tech 4 days ago Shamos malware tricks Mac users with fake fixes Cybercriminals use fake troubleshooting websites to trick Mac users into running terminal commands that install Shamos malware through ClickFix tactics.
Tech 6 days ago How to safeguard your credit score in retirement as fraud and identity theft rise among seniors Credit scores remain important during retirement for insurance rates and housing applications, while seniors become prime targets for identity theft and financial scams.
Cybercrime September 9 FBI warns of QR code scam disguised in mystery packages Scammers now send unexpected packages with QR codes that redirect victims to fraudulent websites or download malicious software to steal sensitive information.
Cybercrime September 6 Columbia University data breach hits 870,000 people A Columbia University breach exposed names, Social Security numbers and academic records of nearly 869,000 people, with notifications beginning in August.
Privacy September 5 Notorious people search site returns after massive breach The notorious people search site National Public Data relaunches despite a previous breach affecting 3 billion individuals, raising fresh privacy concerns.
Wifi September 4 Don't use your home Wi-Fi before fixing certain security risks Protect your home network by enabling proper encryption, creating strong passwords, checking connected devices and using VPN and antivirus software.
Cybercrime September 3 Moving exposes your personal data to scammers Moving and downsizing expose seniors to identity theft and scams as data brokers collect real estate records and personal information to sell to criminals.
Tech September 1 Jury duty phone scams on the rise as fraudsters impersonate local officials, threaten arrest Fraudsters posing as local officials are making fake calls about missed jury duty, demanding payments in a rising scheme that exploits fear of arrest.
Cybercrime August 31 TransUnion becomes latest victim in major wave of Salesforce-linked cyberattacks, 4.4M Americans affected TransUnion confirms a major data breach affecting 4.4 million U.S. consumers after hackers exploited third-party Salesforce apps to steal personal info.
Cybercrime August 30 Scammers are using DocuSign emails to push Apple Pay fraud Scammers use fake DocuSign emails claiming Apple Pay charges to steal personal information using fraudulent phone numbers and fake receipts.
Cybercrime August 30 Farmers Insurance data breach exposes 1.1M Americans Farmers Insurance confirms data breach affecting over 1.1 million customers nationwide, exposing customer info including addresses.
Cybercrime August 29 Hackers found a way to turn off Windows Defender remotely Cybercriminals abuse trusted Intel driver to gain kernel access and shut down Windows Defender, enabling undetected malware deployment since July 2025.
Tech August 28 Cybersecurity expert reveals simple trick to stop companies from tracking your online shopping Using email aliases for online shopping and subscriptions can protect your privacy by preventing companies from linking your activity across websites.
VIDEO August 28 'CyberGuy' warns new iPhone update will have 'big effect' on political fundraising Kurt 'CyberGuy' Knutsson joins 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss a new iPhone update that will filter out spam messages and tips to protect yourself from A.I. cyber attacks.
Cybercrime August 27 How scammers target you even without social media Scammers target seniors who avoid social media by exploiting public records like obituaries and real estate filings to steal personal information and money
Google August 26 Over 2B users face phishing risks after Google data leak Google Salesforce system breach exposes business data while scammers use incident to target users with fake security calls and phishing attempts.
U.S. August 24 FBI warns seniors about billion-dollar scam draining retirement funds, expert says AI driving it The FBI is warning about a scam that it says has wiped out entire life savings and retirement accounts, leaving seniors devastated.
U.S. August 22 Chinese national sentenced to prison for sabotaging employer's systems with 'kill switch' Former software developer Davis Lu receives four-year sentence for cyber attack that crashed systems and cost Ohio company hundreds of thousands.
Cybercrime August 21 The truth behind those mysterious shipment emails in your inbox Receiving order confirmations for purchases you never made could mean your email address is being exploited in fraud operations targeting multiple retailers.
Cybercrime August 21 Remove your data to protect your retirement from scammers Data brokers sell personal details that scammers use to target retirement funds through fake financial advisor calls and convincing phishing attempts
Artificial Intelligence August 21 Meta AI docs exposed, allowing chatbots to flirt with kids Meta AI internal documents revealed chatbots were allowed to flirt with children and engage in romantic conversations until the company was exposed by Reuters.
Tech August 18 Air France and KLM breach tied to hacker group Authorities in France and the Netherlands have been notified. Meanwhile, impacted customers are being told to stay alert.
Tech August 17 Nearly a million patients hit by DaVita dialysis ransomware attack Kidney dialysis provider DaVita experienced a ransomware breach by the Interlock gang affecting 916,000 people in the second-largest U.S. healthcare attack of 2025.
Tech August 16 Google confirms data stolen in breach by known hacker group The ShinyHunters cybercriminal group breached Google's Salesforce system through vishing attacks, stealing business contact details and customer data.
Tech August 14 Don’t fall for this bank phishing scam trick Bank phishing emails mimic legitimate security alerts from trusted companies to trick users into clicking dangerous links that can compromise accounts and install malware.
Tech August 13 How to secure your 401(k) plan from identity fraud The tricky part is that most of us don't check our 401(k) accounts all that often, which makes it harder to spot unusual charges. And that gives cybercriminals the upper hand.
Tech August 12 CAPTCHAgeddon signals a dangerous shift Fake captchas have evolved into full-blown malware launchpads, thanks to a sneaky new method called ClickFix. It copies commands to your clipboard and tricks you into running them, without ever downloading a file.