Tech 23 hours ago AI scam alerts now on Venmo and PayPal: What you need to know PayPal and Venmo just rolled out something big: AI-powered scam alerts for Friends and Family payments.
Tech 1 day ago The one thing that could protect your parents from scammers Stop the scammers from making contact in the first place. They're getting your parents' contact information and much more personal data besides, from somewhere.
Airlines 2 days ago Russia's Aeroflot hit with 'hacker attack' by pro-Ukrainian group, cancels dozens of flights Russian airline Aeroflot cancels over 40 flights after cyberattack claimed by pro-Ukrainian group, prompting a criminal investigation by Russia.
VIDEO 2 days ago Travelers stranded in Moscow after pro-Ukrainian hacker group targets Russia's Aeroflot airline Dozens of flights canceled after pro-Ukrainian hackers carried out a cyberattack against Russia's Aeroflot airline, reports said. (Credit: Reuters)
Tech 4 days ago Is your home Wi-Fi really safe? Think again Protect your home network from hidden dangers, including router vulnerabilities, ISP tracking and smart device weaknesses with proper encryption, firmware updates and VPN technology.
Crime 5 days ago Woman learns fate after DOJ guilty plea admitting she helped North Korean tech workers infiltrate US companies Christina Marie Chapman of Arizona received a lengthy sentence for helping North Korean IT workers get jobs at American companies through an identity theft scheme.
Tech 5 days ago World’s first hybrid solar cargo ship launches in Germany The world's first hybrid solar cargo ship has just launched in Germany, marking a major milestone for sustainable shipping.
Tech 5 days ago What happens when Windows 10 support ends in 2025? Now that Windows 10 is being phased out, many users, especially those with older PCs that don't meet the hardware requirements, are understandably concerned.
Tech 5 days ago Amazon alerts customers about impersonation scams Think twice before clicking that email from Amazon. The company has sent out emails to hundreds of millions of customers warning about phishing scams that are tricking people into giving up their login credentials.
Microsoft 6 days ago Chinese hackers breach US nuclear security agency in cyberattack operation, officials say Chinese hackers breached the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration through Microsoft SharePoint, with the Energy Department confirming no sensitive information was stolen.
Tech 6 days ago New Facebook scam starts with messages from a friend Facebook scammers impersonated a woman to trick her friend into paying for a nonexistent grant. See the conversation transcript and eight ways to secure your account.
Tech July 22 How to hand off data privacy responsibilities for older adults to a trusted loved one Managing data privacy for older adults has become increasingly difficult. Threats evolve constantly, security settings change frequently, and scammers get smarter. Fortunately, you don't have to handle this alone.
Tech July 21 New Android attack tricks you into giving dangerous permissions TapTrap Android attack works by launching transparent system prompts over regular app interfaces. The result is a near-invisible layer that silently captures your taps and interactions.
Tech July 20 Elmo hack exposes serious social media cybersecurity threats The hack of Elmo's verified X account posted hate speech, highlighting why no social media account is immune to attacks and providing key steps to secure your online presence.
Pentagon July 18 Pentagon to probe Microsoft's use of Chinese engineers on sensitive defense systems, Hegseth says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the DOD is "looking into" a Microsoft cloud program that used Chinese engineers after an investigative report raised concerns about CCP access.
Tech July 18 Got a suspicious bank text? Here's how to tell if it's a scam Learn to spot fake bank text messages with five warning signs of Chase phishing scams, including suspicious links and urgent deadlines designed to steal your account information.
Tech July 17 The data broker opt-out steps every retiree should take today The $200 billion data broker industry tracks your personal details across websites, posing privacy risks that can be mitigated through data removal services.
Tech July 16 Landline identity theft leads to major bank fraud Scammers use number porting to take control of outdated landlines still connected to financial accounts, bypassing two-factor authentication to steal funds while avoiding detection.
Microsoft July 15 National security experts raise concerns after Microsoft program exposed as possible avenue for Chinese spying National security experts expressed alarm over Microsoft's practices allowing China-based engineers access to Pentagon cloud systems after a ProPublica investigation.
Tech July 15 How AI chatbots are helping hackers target your banking accounts Cybersecurity researchers are warning that hackers have started exploiting flaws in chatbots to carry out AI phishing attacks.
Tech July 15 New Gmail tool makes it easy to unsubscribe from emails in bulk Google has just made it easier than ever to regain control of your inbox with Gmail's new Manage Subscriptions tool.
Tech July 14 Why you should think twice before joining a power saver program Despite the benefits, residential power saver programs come with several potential drawbacks and concerns that have been raised by both customers and experts.
Tech July 14 Malicious browser extensions caught spying on 2 million users Attackers have started to exploit the very signals that users assume will keep them safe when it comes to add-ons to improve productivity or entertainment.
Tech July 13 5 steps to protect your finances from family scams Family fraud endangers seniors when relatives exploit their trust, but removing personal data online and monitoring identity can prevent financial harm to aging parents.
Tech July 12 Medicare data breach exposes 100,000 Americans' info Cybercriminals accessed Medicare data of more than 100,000 Americans by creating fraudulent accounts, prompting CMS to deactivate accounts and issue new Medicare cards.
Cybercrime July 11 Massive scam spreading designed to trick you and steal your money Analysts at Silent Push have uncovered a widespread scam that uses counterfeit retail websites to steal the credit card information of online shoppers.
Tech July 11 Google fixes another Chrome security flaw being actively exploited Chrome users need to update their browsers immediately as Google addresses a critical vulnerability that hackers are actively exploiting. Additional security measures are recommended.
Tech July 11 Windows 11 flaw lets hackers bypass Secure Boot protections Security researchers uncovered a flaw in Windows 11 that allows attackers to disable Secure Boot using Microsoft-signed tools, requiring manual updates to protect against bootkits.
Tech July 10 Top multi-factor authentication apps to protect your accounts Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of protection to your accounts. Instead of relying only on a password, MFA requires you to verify your identity using two or more methods.
Tech July 10 Fake agent phone scams are spreading fast across the US A disturbing wave of fake agent phone scams is sweeping across the United States, catching people off guard and draining their savings.