Tech July 25 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.
Microsoft July 23 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 July 23 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 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.
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Tech July 16 Landline identity theft leads to major bank fraud Scammers use number porting to take control of outdated landlines still connected to financial accounts, bypassing two-factor authentication to steal funds while avoiding detection.
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.