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Fake Google Gemini AI pushes ‘Google Coin’ crypto scam

March 9, 2026

Fake Google Gemini AI pushes ‘Google Coin’ crypto scam

Crypto scam uses fake AI chatbot impersonating Google's Gemini AI to promote fraudulent "Google Coin" cryptocurrency. Malwarebytes researchers expose scam.

Why widows and divorced women are targets for retirement scams

March 8, 2026

Why widows and divorced women are targets for retirement scams

Scammers allegedly target widows and divorced women using obituaries and public records to craft convincing financial scams during vulnerable transitions.

Be aware of extortion scam emails claiming your data is stolen

March 7, 2026

Be aware of extortion scam emails claiming your data is stolen

bitcoin extortion emails claiming hackers stole your information are hitting thousands of inboxes daily, and experts are warning users of the signs.

Fake Spotify voting scam exposed

March 6, 2026

Fake Spotify voting scam exposed

Text message scam claiming Spotify and Google podcast voting spreads rapidly after victims enter passwords on fake sites. One victim reports account takeover and bank fraud.

Scams that aren't illegal (but should be)

March 4, 2026

Scams that aren't illegal (but should be)

Consumer protection experts warn that legal data collection by brokers poses greater privacy threats than traditional scams, with data removal services offering protection solutions.

Expert weighs in on threat of Iranian cyberattacks after US-Israel strikes

March 3, 2026

Expert weighs in on threat of Iranian cyberattacks after US-Israel strikes

Former FBI Cyber Division Deputy Director Cynthia Kaiser breaks down the joint U.S.–Israel attack on Iran and assesses the heightened risk of Iranian cyberattacks and broader digital threats on 'Fox News Live.'

Figure data breach exposes nearly 1M accounts

March 3, 2026

Figure data breach exposes nearly 1M accounts

Hackers exposed personal data from 967,200 Figure accounts in a social engineering attack, including names, addresses, emails and dates of birth.

Why the Microsoft 365 Copilot bug matters for data security

March 2, 2026

Why the Microsoft 365 Copilot bug matters for data security

A Microsoft 365 Copilot bug allowed the AI assistant to read confidential emails despite Data Loss Prevention policies designed to protect sensitive information.

Iran networks suffer losses amid airstrikes, showing digital evolution of conflicts

March 1, 2026

Iran networks suffer losses amid airstrikes, showing digital evolution of conflicts

A massive cyberattack during strikes on Iran highlights digital warfare's growing role in modern conflict, offering cybersecurity lessons as global networks become vulnerable.

Google dropped dark web monitoring: Should you care?

February 28, 2026

Google dropped dark web monitoring: Should you care?

Google's Dark Web Report removal eliminates automated breach scanning for users, though Security Checkup and Password Manager remain available as alternative security tools.