Cybercrime - Page 26

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 18

Pentagon to probe Microsoft's use of Chinese engineers on sensitive defense systems, Hegseth says

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the DOD is "looking into" a Microsoft cloud program that used Chinese engineers after an investigative report raised concerns about CCP access.

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

The data broker opt-out steps every retiree should take today

The $200 billion data broker industry tracks your personal details across websites, posing privacy risks that can be mitigated through data removal services.

July 16

Landline identity theft leads to major bank fraud

Scammers use number porting to take control of outdated landlines still connected to financial accounts, bypassing two-factor authentication to steal funds while avoiding detection.

July 15

National security experts raise concerns after Microsoft program exposed as possible avenue for Chinese spying

National security experts expressed alarm over Microsoft's practices allowing China-based engineers access to Pentagon cloud systems after a ProPublica investigation.

July 15

How AI chatbots are helping hackers target your banking accounts

Cybersecurity researchers are warning that hackers have started exploiting flaws in chatbots to carry out AI phishing attacks.

July 15

New Gmail tool makes it easy to unsubscribe from emails in bulk

Google has just made it easier than ever to regain control of your inbox with Gmail's new Manage Subscriptions tool.

July 14

Why you should think twice before joining a power saver program

Despite the benefits, residential power saver programs come with several potential drawbacks and concerns that have been raised by both customers and experts.

July 14

Malicious browser extensions caught spying on 2 million users

Attackers have started to exploit the very signals that users assume will keep them safe when it comes to add-ons to improve productivity or entertainment.