July 24 Amazon alerts customers about impersonation scams Think twice before clicking that email from Amazon. The company has sent out emails to hundreds of millions of customers warning about phishing scams that are tricking people into giving up their login credentials.
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.
July 22 How to hand off data privacy responsibilities for older adults to a trusted loved one Managing data privacy for older adults has become increasingly difficult. Threats evolve constantly, security settings change frequently, and scammers get smarter. Fortunately, you don't have to handle this alone.
July 21 New Android attack tricks you into giving dangerous permissions TapTrap Android attack works by launching transparent system prompts over regular app interfaces. The result is a near-invisible layer that silently captures your taps and interactions.
July 20 Bluetooth flaw exposes millions of premium headphones to spying Security researchers reveal vulnerabilities in Airoha Bluetooth chips affecting 29 audio devices from Sony, Bose and JBL that could expose personal data and enable eavesdropping.
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.
July 19 McDonald’s AI hiring chatbot exposed data of job candidates McDonald's AI hiring platform McHire faced a limited security breach affecting five candidate records despite reports suggesting millions were compromised.
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.
July 17 Is Google Drive safe for backup? Pros and cons Explore Google Drive's strengths and weaknesses as a backup solution, including its encryption security, privacy concerns and comparison to dedicated backup tools.
July 17 Spying camera vest deters attackers by recording them in action The new Urban Eyes safety vest features dual cameras, reflective panels and a wireless remote to deter harassers and provide peace of mind for outdoor workouts.