Tech 1 day ago 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.
Tech 3 days ago Landline identity theft leads to major bank fraud Scammers use number porting to take control of outdated landlines still connected to financial accounts, bypassing two-factor authentication to steal funds while avoiding detection.
Tech 6 days ago 5 steps to protect your finances from family scams Family fraud endangers seniors when relatives exploit their trust, but removing personal data online and monitoring identity can prevent financial harm to aging parents.
Tech July 12 Medicare data breach exposes 100,000 Americans' info Cybercriminals accessed Medicare data of more than 100,000 Americans by creating fraudulent accounts, prompting CMS to deactivate accounts and issue new Medicare cards.
Cybercrime July 11 Massive scam spreading designed to trick you and steal your money Analysts at Silent Push have uncovered a widespread scam that uses counterfeit retail websites to steal the credit card information of online shoppers.
Tech July 11 Google fixes another Chrome security flaw being actively exploited Chrome users need to update their browsers immediately as Google addresses a critical vulnerability that hackers are actively exploiting. Additional security measures are recommended.
Tech July 11 Windows 11 flaw lets hackers bypass Secure Boot protections Security researchers uncovered a flaw in Windows 11 that allows attackers to disable Secure Boot using Microsoft-signed tools, requiring manual updates to protect against bootkits.
Tech July 6 Social Security Administration phishing scam targets retirees Social Security phishing scams use urgency and impersonation to steal personal data. Learn how to spot fake SSA emails and implement 10 protective measures.
Tech July 5 120,000 fake sites fuel Amazon Prime Day scams Amazon Prime Day shoppers face threats from 120,000-plus scam websites as cybercriminals prepare phishing traps and malware ahead of the July sales event.
Tech July 4 Is your phone hacked? How to tell and what to do Signs your phone might be hacked include strange behavior, unauthorized texts, battery drain and pop-ups, while protection involves updating software and avoiding public Wi-Fi.
Tech July 2 How to detect fake Amazon emails and avoid impersonation scams Protect yourself from Amazon phishing scams by spotting red flags like suspicious sender addresses and spelling errors while using Amazon's Message Center to verify communications.
Iran July 1 Iran-linked hackers threaten to release new trove of emails stolen from Trump's inner circle after strikes The FBI and CISA have responded to Iranian hackers threatening to release stolen Trump administration emails, warning that cyber actors may continue activity despite negotiations.
Tech June 29 How I was tricked and locked out of Facebook after being hacked A woman's Facebook account takeover reveals dangerous social engineering tactics and provides lessons on recovery, avoiding scams and enacting stronger security measures.
Tech June 28 5.4 million patient records exposed in healthcare data breach Major healthcare data analytics firm Episource had a cybersecurity incident exposing 5 million patients' medical records and personal information in recent breach.
Tech June 28 New PayPal scam uses real emails to trick you A new sophisticated PayPal scam sends legitimate-looking emails from official PayPal addresses, using phone numbers instead of links to convince victims to download remote access tools.
Tech June 25 Malware targets Mac users with fake CAPTCHA and AMOS Stealer A new ClickFix campaign targets macOS users with fake Spectrum support sites, tricking victims with CAPTCHA failures to paste commands that install information-stealing malware.
Tech June 23 Top 5 scams spreading right now Scammers never seem to be running out of new ways to try and get their hands on your money – and lately, they've been getting sophisticated.
Tech June 22 What to do if you get a password reset email you didn’t ask for Unexpected password reset alerts signal potential hacking attempts or phishing scams. Learn how to respond and establish stronger security measures for your accounts.
Security June 21 Chaos ransomware hits Optima Tax Relief, leaks 69GB of data The Chaos ransomware group breached Optima Tax Relief in a double-extortion attack, stealing sensitive customer case files and corporate documents with personal information.
Opinion June 20 DAVID MARCUS: Your social media feed is being hijacked to divide MAGA supporters Russia and Iran use bots to manipulate social media, inflating divisive content creators and targeting the MAGA movement according to a National Contagion Research Institute report
Tech June 19 Android malware poses as fake contacts to steal your personal data New Android malware Crocodilus spreads through Facebook ads disguised as banking apps, adds fake contacts to phones and steals financial data with advanced screen monitoring.
Tech June 18 10 signs your personal data is being sold online A personal data protection guide revealing 10 signs your information is circulating among data brokers and practical strategies to regain control of your digital footprint.
Tech June 17 Fake Venmo accounts are stealing donations from real charities Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reports that scammers made a fake Venmo that mimics a real cancer nonprofit’s handle.
Tech June 16 A close call with a Facebook scam that tried to steal credit card info Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson tells how one person almost fell for a phishing scam despite strong security. Learn to spot and stop scammers.
Tech June 15 Over 8M patient records leaked in healthcare data breach A third-party dental marketing agency's unsecured database exposed millions of patient profiles with personal information that could be exploited for identity theft and insurance fraud.
Tech June 14 How addresses are collected and put on people finder sites Your home address is easily accessible on people finder sites, putting you at risk for stalking and identity theft, but data removal services can help protect your personal information.
Privacy June 12 FBI warns over 1 million Android devices hijacked by malware Smart TVs and streaming devices manufactured in China are being compromised by BadBox 2.0 malware before users even power them on; infections have been detected in 222 countries.
Tech June 11 When clicks turn into scams on Facebook ads Facebook scam ads now leverage AI and deepfakes to create convincing celebrity endorsements, targeting specific demographics with sophisticated schemes.
Tech June 10 How to tell if your iPad has been hacked Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says iPads are usually secure, but hackers can access them. Spot warning signs early to protect your data.
Tech June 8 How to tell if a login alert is real or a scam Protect yourself from login alert scams with five security steps, including avoiding suspicious links, checking account activity and enabling two-factor authentication