Cybercrime

Privacy 11 hours ago

Third-party breach exposes ChatGPT account details

ChatGPT data breach exposes personal info of users through partner Mixpanel. OpenAI confirms names, emails compromised in security incident.

VIDEO 12 hours ago

Rising teen suicides bring 'sextortion' into DOJ focus

Retired FBI cyber investigator Darren Mott joins 'Fox & Friends' to break down a surge in teen suicides tied to online 'sextortion' and explain how scammers target and blackmail their victims.

FBI 15 hours ago

FBI investigating more than 350 subjects tied to violent online '764' network

The FBI is investigating more than 350 subjects in sweeping probe of "764," an online network targeting minors with violence and sexual exploitation.

Cybercrime 1 day ago

Malicious browser extensions hit 4.3M users

Malicious Chrome and Edge extensions collected browsing history, keystrokes and personal data from millions of users before Google and Microsoft removed them.

Cybercrime 2 days ago

Ukrainian woman charged over Russian-backed cyberattacks; $10M reward offered for others

Victoria Eduardovna Dubranova faces up to 32 years for allegedly helping Russian-backed cyber groups in attacks on critical infrastructure.

Cybercrime 2 days ago

Why your holiday shopping data needs a cleanup now

Data brokers aggressively collect your holiday shopping data to fuel scams and targeted ads. Learn how to delete your digital profile before 2025 starts.

Cybercrime 3 days ago

How to spot wallet verification scam emails

Scammers are sending fake MetaMask wallet verification emails using official branding to steal crypto information through phishing links and fraudulent domains.

Cybercrime 4 days ago

Why scammers open bank accounts in your name

Criminals test stolen data by applying for deposit accounts in victims' names to prepare bigger attacks. Learn why banks won't share fraud details.

Tech 5 days ago

Harvard hit by new breach after phone phishing attack

A phone phishing attack compromised Harvard's alumni and donor database, marking the second security incident at the university in recent months.

Cybercrime December 5

FBI warns email users as holiday scams surge

Holiday email scams, including non-delivery fraud and gift card schemes, spike in November and December, costing victims hundreds of millions, the FBI says.

Security December 4

How 3.5B WhatsApp numbers were scraped and exposed

Researchers exploited WhatsApp's API vulnerability to scrape 3.5 billion phone numbers. Learn how this massive data breach happened and protect yourself.

Virginia December 4

Virginia twins arrested for allegedly plotting to destroy government databases

Virginia twin brothers arrested for allegedly conspiring to delete government databases hosted by a federal government contractor after their terminations.

Cybercrime December 3

Holiday travel privacy risks and how to stay safe

Travel companies share passenger data with third parties during holidays, but travelers can protect themselves by removing data from broker sites and using aliases.

Email December 2

New email scam uses hidden characters to slip past filters

Researchers discover phishing scam using invisible characters to evade email security, with protection tips including password managers and two-factor authentication.

Hackers November 30

Check if your passwords were stolen in huge leak

Threat intelligence firm Synthient uncovers one of the largest password exposures ever, prompting immediate security recommendations.

U.S. November 30

Chinese cyberattack campaign likely impacted every American, former FBI official says

Former FBI official says every American was likely impacted by Chinese Salt Typhoon cyberattack targeting US telecommunications networks in massive breach.

Artificial Intelligence November 29

Chinese hackers turned AI tools into an automated attack machine

Chinese hackers used Anthropic's Claude AI to launch autonomous cyberattacks on 30 organizations worldwide, marking a major shift in cybersecurity threats.

Security November 28

America's most-used password in 2025 revealed

Cybersecurity research shows weak passwords remain a major threat, with simple patterns and number sequences putting millions of accounts at risk.

VIDEO November 28

Holiday sales expected to surpass $1 trillion for the first time, NRF projects

Kurt 'CyberGuy' Knutsson breaks down the best Black Friday deals on technology as affordability concerns rise. Visit Cyberguy.com to learn more about how to stay safe online this holiday season.

Cybercrime November 27

New Android malware can empty your bank account in seconds

New Android malware BankBot YNRK silences phones, steals banking data and drains crypto wallets automatically. Learn how this advanced threat works.

Cybercrime November 26

Protect your data before holiday shopping scams strike

Holiday scams spike during Black Friday and Cyber Monday as criminals exploit your leaked personal data. Learn how to protect yourself from fake stores and phishing.

Microsoft November 26

New scam sends fake Microsoft 365 login pages

New phishing platform QRR targets Microsoft 365 users across 1,000 domains in 90 countries. Learn how to spot fake login pages and protect your accounts.

Cybercrime November 25

How Android malware lets thieves access your ATM cash

New Android malware NGate steals NFC payment codes in real-time, allowing criminals to withdraw cash from ATMs without your card. Learn protection tips.

Opinion November 24

DAVID MARCUS: Only you can stop the foreign info operations Elon Musk just exposed

Elon Musk's X platform reveals foreign cyberattacks through new feature, exposing fake American accounts that are actually based in Africa and Macedonia.

Hackers November 24

DoorDash breach exposes contact info for customers and workers

DoorDash confirms data breach exposing customer names, emails, addresses after social engineering attack. Learn how to protect yourself from scams.

Google November 23

Google issues warning on fake VPN apps

Google warns Android users about dangerous fake VPN apps hiding malware that steals passwords, banking details and personal data from phones and tablets.

Crime November 23

Trump, Kirk shootings expose online hate breeding lone-wolf assassins, experts warn

Federal investigators examine digital evidence in Charlie Kirk assassination case, uncovering how online spaces fuel dangerous political violence trends.

iPhone November 22

'Cloud Storage Full' scam steals your photos and money

A new phishing scam targets family photos with fake "Cloud Storage Full" alerts. Criminals steal credit card information through fake sites. Learn protection tips.

Cybercrime November 20

Craigslist car report scam targets vehicle sellers

Fake buyers demand specific vehicle reports from unknown sites to steal credit card information from car sellers, but warning signs can help identify these scams before paying.

Cybercrime November 19

FBI targets dangerous online '764' network including alleged affiliate preying on 11-year-olds, teens

Federal agents arrest suspects in Baltimore and Arizona connected to the 764 network, with charges including targeting children aged 11-15 and distributing child pornography.