May 5, 2026 Google search led to a costly scam call Fake phone numbers in search listings are being used to impersonate companies and steal sensitive information from unsuspecting callers.
May 4, 2026 Fake traffic violation text scam uses QR codes to steal payment info Scammers are sending fake court text messages with QR codes to U.S. drivers, demanding payment for traffic violations that never occurred across multiple states.
May 4, 2026 Treasury Secretary Bessent warns Americans about AI-driven bank account hacks as threats rapidly evolve Treasury Secretary Bessent warns Americans about AI-driven bank account hacks as powerful new AI models expose vulnerabilities in financial systems.
May 3, 2026 Data broker opt-out steps widows should take in 90 days Grief makes widows prime targets for scammers who exploit obituaries and data broker profiles. Here is how to protect your personal information early on.
May 2, 2026 DIY identity protection vs paid services: What works in 2026 The Conduent breach, called the largest in U.S. history by Texas AG Ken Paxton, exposed millions of records. Here's how to protect your identity now.
May 2, 2026 JetBlue lawsuit raises airline pricing questions A proposed class action lawsuit claims JetBlue used tracking tools to monitor browsing activity and adjust flight prices without customer consent.
May 1, 2026 ADT data breach exposes customer information ADT confirms a new data breach exposing customer names, phone numbers and addresses. The cybercrime group ShinyHunters claims it stole millions of records.
April 29, 2026 Romanian national learns fate for swatting US officials, including members of Congress, judges Thomasz Szabo, 27, was sentenced to four years in prison for swatting calls and bomb threats targeting members of Congress and other U.S. officials.
April 29, 2026 Amtrak data breach exposes millions of customer records A dataset attributed to Amtrak appeared on Have I Been Pwned, reportedly exposing customer emails, names, addresses and support interaction records.
April 29, 2026 Senators unveil bill to combat financial aid fraud by 'ghost students' A bipartisan group of senators is introducing legislation to prevent fraudsters scamming the federal student aid system for their own gain.