Tech 1 day ago No signal? No problem. This app lets you chat anyway Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey developed Bitchat, a privacy-focused messaging app that works offline via Bluetooth without requiring email, phone numbers or personal data.
Tech 2 days ago How AI chatbots are helping hackers target your banking accounts Cybersecurity researchers are warning that hackers have started exploiting flaws in chatbots to carry out AI phishing attacks.
Tech 2 days ago New Gmail tool makes it easy to unsubscribe from emails in bulk Google has just made it easier than ever to regain control of your inbox with Gmail's new Manage Subscriptions tool.
Tech 3 days ago How to disable Gemini AI on Android and keep control of your apps Google is making a push to ensure its AI, Gemini, is tightly integrated with Android systems by granting it access to core apps like WhatsApp, Messages, and Phone.
Tech 3 days ago Why you should think twice before joining a power saver program Despite the benefits, residential power saver programs come with several potential drawbacks and concerns that have been raised by both customers and experts.
Tech 3 days ago Malicious browser extensions caught spying on 2 million users Attackers have started to exploit the very signals that users assume will keep them safe when it comes to add-ons to improve productivity or entertainment.
Tech 5 days ago 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.
Tech July 10 Top multi-factor authentication apps to protect your accounts Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of protection to your accounts. Instead of relying only on a password, MFA requires you to verify your identity using two or more methods.
Tech July 10 Fake agent phone scams are spreading fast across the US A disturbing wave of fake agent phone scams is sweeping across the United States, catching people off guard and draining their savings.
Tech July 9 Can you stop Mark Zuckerberg from using your art on Facebook? If you create and share art online, you might have seen messages warning that Facebook's parent company, Meta, claims the right to use or even sell anything you post, whether it's pictures, poems, or artwork.
Tech July 9 Qantas data breach exposes millions of customer records Cybercriminals hit Qantas in a major data breach that exposed information from up to six million customers.
Tech July 8 How I almost fell for a Microsoft 365 Calendar invite scam Microsoft 365 and Outlook users are being targeted by a tactic that injects fake billing alerts directly into their calendars.
Tech July 7 Stop data brokers from selling your information online Let's examine how your data is collected in everyday life, who is buying and selling it, what happens to it afterward, and, most importantly, what you can do to protect yourself.
Tech July 1 Meta AI’s new chatbot raises privacy alarms Meta’s new AI chatbot is getting personal, and it might be sharing more than you realize.
Tech July 1 SparkKitty mobile malware targets Android and iPhone A new threat targets both Android and iPhone users: SparkKitty, a powerful mobile malware strain that scans private photos to steal cryptocurrency recovery phrases and other sensitive data.
Tech June 30 9 online privacy risks you probably don’t know about Privacy risks are hiding in plain sight, as your personal data is likely being collected, tracked, and sold without your knowledge.
Opinion June 30 JASON CHAFFETZ: Ten sneaky ways the deep state steals your data and how Trump can help you stop it The deep state collects your data without permission in many ways -- from surveillance to buying information from brokers. Trump's policies could address these myriad privacy concerns.
Tech June 26 Elon Musk scam tricks victims on Facebook with Tesla hoax A Facebook scammer posing as Elon Musk tricked a victim with promises of a Tesla and $250,000, requesting gift cards that become untraceable once the codes are shared.
Privacy June 25 16 billion passwords leaked in massive data breach Cybersecurity alert: 16 billion passwords exposed in massive credential database affecting major platforms. Protect your accounts with password managers
Tech June 24 Your health data is being sold without your consent Your health information might feel private and secure with your doctor, but the reality is far more complicated. Data brokers collect a wide range of sensitive health data, from diagnoses and prescription details to personal identifiers, and sell this data to marketers, insurers, and other third parties.
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.
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.
Privacy June 18 Republicans demand answers on blue state health program accused of leaking patient data to Big Tech A letter from House Republicans demands answers from California's public health insurance marketplace after it was uncovered the program was sharing sensitive patient information.
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 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.
Tech June 10 How to tell if your iPad has been hacked Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says iPads are usually secure, but hackers can access them. Spot warning signs early to protect your data.
Tech June 9 Digital Social Security cards coming this summer The Social Security Administration is launching digital SSN access this summer. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson helps you learn how to use it and protect your identity.
Tech June 3 New Google tool makes removing personal information easier Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says Google has expanded its privacy tool to easily remove personal information from search results.
Tech June 2 Spot fake online stores, avoid Facebook subscription scams Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says scammers can create fake sites, tricking people into monthly subscriptions and sharing card information.