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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 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.

Tech September 9

AI meeting notes are recording your private conversations

Meeting AI tools record private conversations alongside work discussions, creating privacy risks that can be managed with proper settings and awareness.

Security September 8

How to protect your privacy at hotels

Hotel privacy concerns are valid but rare, with methods to detect hidden tech using smartphone flashlights, mirror tests and scanning apps.

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.

Medical Tech September 6

Delivery giant's data breach exposes 40,000 personal records

OnTrac data breach between April 13-15, 2025, exposed personal information of over 40,000 people including Social Security numbers and medical records.

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.

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.

Privacy August 31

Anonymous researcher exposes politicians' hidden Spotify playlists, including Vance, Leavitt and Bondi

Anonymous researcher has scraped public Spotify accounts of politicians and celebrities, highlighting major privacy risks in default platform settings.

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.

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.

Privacy August 25

Schools’ safety tools are spying on kids — even at home

C San Diego study reveals 86% of school safety companies monitor students 24/7 on personal devices, raising privacy concerns.

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

Tech August 19

Your phone is tracking you even when you think it’s not

Your phone tracks you in more ways than that little GPS icon suggests. Here’s how to find and clear hidden location logs on iPhone and Android.

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 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.

Tech August 12

Instagram Friend Map feature sparks privacy questions

Instagram's new Friend Map feature has sparked some privacy misconceptions.

Tech August 11

WhatsApp bans 6.8M scam accounts, launches safety tool

Scammers are working harder than ever to trick people online, but WhatsApp is hitting back in a big way.

Tech August 11

Yahoo Mail users must act before Aug 27

An email from Yahoo claimed a user had maxed out her free storage and risked losing email access unless she upgraded or cleared space. Sound familiar?

Tech August 10

Allianz Life Insurance data breach exposes 1.4 million Americans

Minneapolis-based Allianz Life Insurance Company confirmed a cybersecurity breach affecting most customers after hackers accessed a cloud customer management system.

Tech August 9

How scammers exploit your data for 'pre-approved' retirement scams

Scammers target older adults with fake retirement investment offers using personal information purchased from data brokers to appear legitimate and trustworthy.