Google February 28 Google dropped dark web monitoring: Should you care? Google's Dark Web Report removal eliminates automated breach scanning for users, though Security Checkup and Password Manager remain available as alternative security tools.
Google February 27 Google dismantles 9M-device Android hijack network Google says it disrupted what it believes was the world's largest residential proxy network that hijacked about 9 million Android and connected devices.
Cybercrime February 26 300,000 Chrome users hit by fake AI extensions Chrome extensions disguised as AI assistants infected over 300,000 users with malware that steals emails, passwords and browsing data, LayerX researchers discovered.
Apple February 24 Apple app password scam email warning A fake Apple email about app-specific passwords claims a $2,990 PayPal charge and urges recipients to call a support number, but it is a phishing scam.
Social Security February 21 Why a credit freeze isn’t the end of identity theft Credit freeze after data breach? It won't stop all identity theft. Learn what gaps remain and how fraudsters bypass credit checks to steal your identity.
Cybercrime February 19 Panera Bread data breach exposes 5.1M customers Panera Bread confirms cybersecurity incident exposing customer contact information as class-action lawsuits are filed and hackers leak 760-megabyte archive of stolen data.
Cybercrime February 18 Tax season scams 2026: Fake IRS messages stealing identities Tax scams target Americans starting in January using personal data from brokers to create fake IRS emails and refund alerts that steal Social Security numbers.
Hackers February 17 Substack data breach exposes emails and phone numbers Substack data breach exposed user email addresses and phone numbers for months before CEO Chris Best confirmed the October incident in February, prompting security concerns.
Security February 16 Fake ad blocker breaks PCs in new malware extension scam Chrome and Edge users warned about NexShield browser extension scam that causes crashes and tricks users into installing malware through fake security fix commands.
Security February 15 Why physical ID theft is harder to fix than credit card fraud Physical ID theft recovery proves more complex than credit card fraud, requiring police reports across multiple jurisdictions and extensive documentation.
Cybercrime February 14 Android malware hidden in fake antivirus app Fake antivirus app TrustBastion uses Hugging Face to deliver Android malware that captures screenshots, steals PINs and shows fake login screens, according to Bitdefender.