Cybercrime - Page 11

Tech October 28

5 social media safety tips to protect your privacy online

Kurt Knutsson's guide covers social media privacy protection through location settings, account privacy controls and two-factor authentication to prevent scams and data breaches.

Privacy October 27

Beware fake credit card account restriction scams

A phishing email scam targeting American Express customers shows how cybercriminals use fake urgent messages to steal personal and financial information.

Artificial Intelligence October 25

Teen sues AI tool maker over fake nude images

A New Jersey teenager filed a major lawsuit against AI/Robotics Venture Strategy 3 Ltd. over ClothOff, an AI tool that created fake nude images from her social media photos.

Cybercrime October 25

Payroll scam hits US universities as phishing wave tricks staff

Microsoft reports Storm-2657 cybercriminals sent phishing emails to 6,000 addresses at 25 universities to steal payroll credentials and redirect funds.

Tech October 24

Hackers steal medical records and financial data from 1.2M patients in massive healthcare breach

A cyberattack on SimonMed Imaging exposed personal information of 1.2 million patients, including medical records, financial details and identity papers.

Security October 23

From friendly text to financial trap: the new scam trend

Friendly text conversations about BBQs and social events can lead to WEEX gold trading scams that target older adults with fake investment opportunities.

Privacy October 22

Scammers target retirees with election tricks and fake polling updates ahead of Nov 4 vote

Public voter records expose retirees' personal details to election scammers who create targeted cons using names, addresses, and voting history data.

China October 21

China accuses US of yearslong cyberattack on national time service

Chinese intelligence claims NSA hackers infiltrated Beijing's time service center for years using 42 specialized cyber weapons.

Artificial Intelligence October 20

AI girlfriend apps leak millions of private chats

Chattee Chat and GiMe Chat exposed intimate conversations and photos, revealing users spent up to $18,000 on AI companions before the breach.

Tech October 20

Teens face new PG-13 limits on Instagram

New Instagram parental controls allow families to manage teen screen time and content limits through the Family Center with stricter safety settings.

Cybercrime October 19

Discord confirms vendor breach exposed user IDs in ransom plot

Third-party security breach at Discord exposes sensitive user information including government IDs, highlighting cybersecurity risks from external service providers.