Tech June 22 What to do if you get a password reset email you didn’t ask for Unexpected password reset alerts signal potential hacking attempts or phishing scams. Learn how to respond and establish stronger security measures for your accounts.
Security June 21 Chaos ransomware hits Optima Tax Relief, leaks 69GB of data The Chaos ransomware group breached Optima Tax Relief in a double-extortion attack, stealing sensitive customer case files and corporate documents with personal information.
Opinion June 20 DAVID MARCUS: Your social media feed is being hijacked to divide MAGA supporters Russia and Iran use bots to manipulate social media, inflating divisive content creators and targeting the MAGA movement according to a National Contagion Research Institute report
Tech June 19 Android malware poses as fake contacts to steal your personal data New Android malware Crocodilus spreads through Facebook ads disguised as banking apps, adds fake contacts to phones and steals financial data with advanced screen monitoring.
Tech June 18 10 signs your personal data is being sold online A personal data protection guide revealing 10 signs your information is circulating among data brokers and practical strategies to regain control of your digital footprint.
Tech June 17 Fake Venmo accounts are stealing donations from real charities Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reports that scammers made a fake Venmo that mimics a real cancer nonprofit’s handle.
Tech June 16 A close call with a Facebook scam that tried to steal credit card info Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson tells how one person almost fell for a phishing scam despite strong security. Learn to spot and stop scammers.
Tech June 15 Over 8M patient records leaked in healthcare data breach A third-party dental marketing agency's unsecured database exposed millions of patient profiles with personal information that could be exploited for identity theft and insurance fraud.
Tech June 14 How addresses are collected and put on people finder sites Your home address is easily accessible on people finder sites, putting you at risk for stalking and identity theft, but data removal services can help protect your personal information.
Privacy June 12 FBI warns over 1 million Android devices hijacked by malware Smart TVs and streaming devices manufactured in China are being compromised by BadBox 2.0 malware before users even power them on; infections have been detected in 222 countries.
Tech June 11 When clicks turn into scams on Facebook ads Facebook scam ads now leverage AI and deepfakes to create convincing celebrity endorsements, targeting specific demographics with sophisticated schemes.