Cybercrime - Page 8

March 1

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.

February 28

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.

February 27

Google dismantles 9M-device Android hijack network

Google says it disrupted what it believes was the world's largest residential proxy network that hijacked about 9 million Android and connected devices.

February 26

300,000 Chrome users hit by fake AI extensions

Chrome extensions disguised as AI assistants infected over 300,000 users with malware that steals emails, passwords and browsing data, LayerX researchers discovered.

February 24

Apple app password scam email warning

A fake Apple email about app-specific passwords claims a $2,990 PayPal charge and urges recipients to call a support number, but it is a phishing scam.

February 21

Why a credit freeze isn’t the end of identity theft

Credit freeze after data breach? It won't stop all identity theft. Learn what gaps remain and how fraudsters bypass credit checks to steal your identity.

February 19

Panera Bread data breach exposes 5.1M customers

Panera Bread confirms cybersecurity incident exposing customer contact information as class-action lawsuits are filed and hackers leak 760-megabyte archive of stolen data.

February 18

Tax season scams 2026: Fake IRS messages stealing identities

Tax scams target Americans starting in January using personal data from brokers to create fake IRS emails and refund alerts that steal Social Security numbers.

February 17

Substack data breach exposes emails and phone numbers

Substack data breach exposed user email addresses and phone numbers for months before CEO Chris Best confirmed the October incident in February, prompting security concerns.

February 16

Fake ad blocker breaks PCs in new malware extension scam

Chrome and Edge users warned about NexShield browser extension scam that causes crashes and tricks users into installing malware through fake security fix commands.