Cybercrime - Page 21

September 14

This Chrome VPN extension secretly spies on you

Chrome extension spyware disguised as a free VPN service highlights security risks after it captured private browsing data from trusted sites.

September 13

Hacker exploits AI chatbot in cybercrime spree

Anthropic investigates alarming AI abuse case where hacker automated entire cybercrime campaign using Claude, stealing sensitive data from defense and healthcare firms.

September 12

Shamos malware tricks Mac users with fake fixes

Cybercriminals use fake troubleshooting websites to trick Mac users into running terminal commands that install Shamos malware through ClickFix tactics.

September 10

How to safeguard your credit score in retirement as fraud and identity theft rise among seniors

Credit scores remain important during retirement for insurance rates and housing applications, while seniors become prime targets for identity theft and financial scams.

September 9

FBI warns of QR code scam disguised in mystery packages

Scammers now send unexpected packages with QR codes that redirect victims to fraudulent websites or download malicious software to steal sensitive information.

September 6

Columbia University data breach hits 870,000 people

A Columbia University breach exposed names, Social Security numbers and academic records of nearly 869,000 people, with notifications beginning in August.

September 5

Notorious people search site returns after massive breach

The notorious people search site National Public Data relaunches despite a previous breach affecting 3 billion individuals, raising fresh privacy concerns.

September 4

Don't use your home Wi-Fi before fixing certain security risks

Protect your home network by enabling proper encryption, creating strong passwords, checking connected devices and using VPN and antivirus software.

September 3

Moving exposes your personal data to scammers

Moving and downsizing expose seniors to identity theft and scams as data brokers collect real estate records and personal information to sell to criminals.

September 1

Jury duty phone scams on the rise as fraudsters impersonate local officials, threaten arrest

Fraudsters posing as local officials are making fake calls about missed jury duty, demanding payments in a rising scheme that exploits fear of arrest.