September 12 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.
September 10 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.