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Microsoft 'Important Mail' email is a scam: How to spot it

February 10, 2026

Microsoft 'Important Mail' email is a scam: How to spot it

Scammers are impersonating Microsoft with urgent deadline threats and fake legal language to rush victims into clicking dangerous links.

SoundCloud data breach exposes 29.8 million user accounts

February 8, 2026

SoundCloud data breach exposes 29.8 million user accounts

SoundCloud data breach exposes 29.8 million users' email addresses and profile data to hackers, leaving affected users locked out with error messages.

AI deepfake romance scam steals woman's home and life savings

February 6, 2026

AI deepfake romance scam steals woman's home and life savings

An AI video scam targeting a woman used deepfake technology to impersonate actor Steve Burton, leading the victim to lose $81,000 and forced her to sell her home.

Microsoft crosses privacy line few expected

February 5, 2026

Microsoft crosses privacy line few expected

BitLocker encryption keys provided to law enforcement by Microsoft raise concerns about digital privacy as encrypted data becomes accessible to authorities with valid warrants.

Tax season scams surge as filing confusion grows

February 1, 2026

Tax season scams surge as filing confusion grows

IRS impersonation scams use fake refund alerts and urgent account issues to steal taxpayer data during 2026 tax season, exploiting filing program changes.

Under Armour data breach claims trigger alerts for millions of users

January 30, 2026

Under Armour data breach claims trigger alerts for millions of users

Under Armour allegedly faces massive data breach affecting 72 million customers after hackers posted records online following November ransomware attack.

Thousands of iPhone apps expose data inside Apple App Store

January 29, 2026

Thousands of iPhone apps expose data inside Apple App Store

Researchers found Apple iOS app security flaws that expose user data and payment systems despite positive App Store reviews, according to Cybernews.

5 myths about identity theft that put your data at risk

January 28, 2026

5 myths about identity theft that put your data at risk

Identity theft myths debunked: your personal data is already exposed on data broker sites, and scammers don't need major breaches to target you.

Chinese hackers reportedly breached phones at 'heart of Downing Street' in global spy campaign

January 26, 2026

Chinese hackers reportedly breached phones at 'heart of Downing Street' in global spy campaign

Chinese state-linked hackers reportedly breached phones "at the heart of Downing Street," and allegedly accessed the phone data of millions.

Google Fast Pair flaw lets hackers hijack headphones

January 25, 2026

Google Fast Pair flaw lets hackers hijack headphones

Google responds to WhisperPair Fast Pair security flaws by releasing patches to manufacturers and updating certification requirements for protection.